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Wolf News Roundup 8/30/17 (August 30, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department reports that as of August 30, there have been 65 confirmed wolf deaths in Wyoming so far in 2017, with 36 of the animals killed in response to livestock depredations; 17 wolves legally taken in Wyoming’s predator zone; and 12 ... FULL STORY
Grizzly lawsuits begin (August 30, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Within the last two days, two lawsuits were filed in federal district court in Montana challenging the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service decision to remove grizzly bears from federal protection. ... FULL STORY
(42 pictures) Cowboy Shop Classic 2017 (August 29, 2017)
18th Annual Roping
by Terry Allen
The Pinedale Rodeo Grounds was the site of the 18th Annual Cowboy Shop Classic Roping Invitational this past Sunday, August 27, 2017. It is an invitation-only event and everyone who shows up to compete is required to be in western attire, which is a cowboy hat ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Free career training for single Moms (August 29, 2017)
by Climb Wyoming
TETON AREA SINGLE MOMS: Are you ready to gain a full-time, year-round, professional career, not just a job? Climb Wyoming’s next FREE career training starts soon! Training includes comprehensive office administration skills. Let us match you with a job that fi ... FULL STORY
(7 pictures) Lance Koppenhafer Championship 2017 (August 28, 2017)
by Terry Allen
Lance Koppenhafer seemed to be a friend to everyone in the county and when he passed on, folks who loved him wanted him to be remembered. He really enjoyed team roping so that’s why we have this team roping championship named after him. Everybody agrees he was ... FULL STORY
CAH Strategic Planning Sessions set for Sept. 7-9, 2017 (August 29, 2017)
Public input for Critical Access Hospital planning
by Sublette County Rural Health Care District
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District (SCRHCD) invites residents to participate in a three (3) day strategic planning session as part of the Dougherty Mortgage/Neenan/BKD analysis being done for the Sublette County's Critical Access Hospital (CAH). T ... FULL STORY
(6 pictures) Pinedale Airport 6th Annual Fly-In (August 26, 2017)
by Terry Allen
Saturday was billed as the Pinedale Airport's 6th Annual Fly-In where kids between the ages of 6 and 16 could get a free ride in a small personal aircraft. ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Beatles and Brews at White Pine Aug. 26 (August 25, 2017)
Fab Four to return to White Pine
by White Pine Resort
"Come Together" listen and relax as Beatles Impersonator group, Imagine scroll through the Beatles Chart toppers. "Hey Jude" "Penny Lane" "Yesterday" "Here comes the sun" "Eleanor Rigby" all feature in the first segment before the group change and perform song ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Mountain Bike event at White Pine Aug. 26 (August 25, 2017)
In conjunction with Beatles and Brews festival
The 1st Annual White Pine Mountain Bike event will start at 10AM. Enjoy a fun day of mountain biking. The event is being held in conjunction with the Beatles & Brews concert and festival later in the evening. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) 2017 Pinedale Airport Fly-In August 26 (August 25, 2017)
The Pinedale Airport 6th Annual Fly-In will be held on Saturday, August 26th at Ralph Wenz Field from 8AM to 10AM. The public is cordially invited for a free pancake breakfast and to come see the airplanes. Airplane rides for kids 6-16. Sponsored by the Pineda ... FULL STORY
Sublette County fire restrictions lifted (August 24, 2017)
by Sublette County Unified Fire
During a special meeting on August 23, 2017 at 8:00 am, Sublette County Commissioners moved to rescind Resolution No 17-100313N, partial closure of Sublette County due to extreme fire danger, dated August 15, 2017. Present were Joel Bousman, David Brunette, T ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Open House for new Jackson Forest Service office Aug. 30 (August 24, 2017)
The Bridger-Teton National Forest invites everyone to an open house on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 to celebrate the completion of the new Forest Office in Jackson, Wyoming. The office is located at 340 N. Cache in Jackson. There will be a small ribbon cutting c ... FULL STORY
Fire Restrictions lifted on public lands (August 24, 2017)
by Interagency Fire
Interagency fire managers announce that partial fire restrictions will be lifted effective tomorrow, Thursday, August 24, in Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, National Elk Refuge, as well as Teton and Sublette Counties in Wyoming. The ... FULL STORY
BLM lifts fire restrictions in Sublette and Teton Counties (August 24, 2017)
by Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management Pinedale Field Office is lifting fire restrictions for all BLM-administered lands within the boundaries of Sublette and Teton Counties effective Aug. 24, 2017. ... FULL STORY
Graveside Funeral Services for Sid Roberts Aug. 25 (August 24, 2017)
Graveside Funeral Services for Sid Roberts will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:00AM at the Pinedale Cemetery. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fishing Report – August 22, 2017 (August 22, 2017)
by Eric Oram, Two Rivers Emporium
Green River: ... FULL STORY
Commissioners Special Meeting Aug. 23 (August 23, 2017)
To rescind Fire Ban
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
RE: Special Meeting, by Conference Call, Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 8 a.m., in the Sublette County Clerk's Office, Sublette County Courthouse, Pinedale, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Taking a bite (August 23, 2017)
Dave Bell posted a gallery of eclipse pictures in his photo gallery. ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Wyoming eclipse traffic update (August 23, 2017)
Sublette County had 19,269 more vehicles than average on eclipse day
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol kept traffic moving as best as possible Monday while the state experienced historic traffic volume for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. ... FULL STORY
(41 pictures) Solar Eclipse Week 2017 (August 22, 2017)
Events Around the County
by Terry Allen
The last time I paid any attention to an eclipse was on the Flathead Lake in Montana and it was getting in the way of my plans to go swimming. In those days everyone was still afraid of kids catching Polio and it had to be 80 degrees in the shade before they’d ... FULL STORY
(24 pictures) Eclipsing (August 21, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
There has been great expectation and hype leading up to the 2017 National solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st. Pinedale filled up with visitors from around the globe. Many headed into the mountains to view the eclipse from secluded locations high in the wilde ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pole Creek Fire update – Monday, August 21, 2017 (August 21, 2017)
2,812 acres in size, 40% contained.
The Pole Creek Fire is burning on the Kemmerer Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest approximately 25 miles northwest of Kemmerer, Wyoming in the Hams Fork drainage. This fire is human-caused. It was originally a prescribed burn started by the F ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda - August 22, 2017 (August 21, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Wyoming eclipse traffic update (August 21, 2017)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Wyoming traffic counts statewide increased by more than 27 percent compared to the five-year average for the third Sunday in August as the Aug. 21 solar eclipse nears. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Wyoming eclipse update – Monday, August 21, 2017 (August 21, 2017)
by Wyoming Office of Tourism
Here are the latest updates from Wyoming, including travel information, events, road reports and weather, as well as some reminders for residents and travelers. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Eclipse update – Sunday, Aug. 20, 10:00PM (August 20, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
Monday weather forecast for Pinedale area is clear skies and SUNNY with a high of 78F. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) View the eclipse in the totality from White Pine Ski Area (August 20, 2017)
In the Totality Zone
Still looking for a place close by Pinedale to see the eclipse in the totality from your car or a great view with easy access? White Pine Ski Area will be running the chairlift to the top of mountain for the eclipse on Monday morning. They are in the totality ... FULL STORY
(17 pictures) Sunday things to do around Pinedale waiting for the eclipse (August 20, 2017)
A bit of history
by Dawn Ballou, Pinedale Online!
On Sunday, August 20 the Pinedale Eclipse Festival will wind down with an evening outdoor screening of Guardians of the Galaxy at the American Legion Park 8PM to 11PM. The screening is part of Pinedale’s ongoing Park After Dark film series. Free. Presented b ... FULL STORY
Grand Teton National Park offers official eclipse viewing locations (August 20, 2017)
by National Park Service - Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WYOMING - Grand Teton National Park managers expect August 21, 2017--the day of the Total Solar Eclipse Across America--to be the busiest single day in the history of the park. Visitors to the park on eclipse day can ensure a successful viewing experien ... FULL STORY
(5 pictures) Eclipse Update - Saturday, Aug 19, 11PM (August 19, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
Contact numbers for information: 307-749-7119, 307-749-7120, pinedalewyeclipse@gmail.com. An eclipse information center has been set up on the west end of Pinedale on US 191 just west of the Hampton Inn. ... FULL STORY
Eclipse update – Friday, Aug. 18, 10:00PM (August 18, 2017)
by Pinedale Online!
PUBLIC NOTICE: Friday, August 18, 10PM: Elkhart Park trailhead parking area has reached capacity and is full. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office is advising that Skyline Drive roadway is becoming quite congested. They recommend avoiding the area if not neces ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Eclipse Weekend Weather Forecast (August 19, 2017)
For Pinedale area
From the National Weather Service: ... FULL STORY
Eclipse viewing info (August 18, 2017)
by Sublette County Sheriff’s Office
Fires: Click on these links for details of Fire Ban in Sublette County and on the Bridger-Teton National Forest & area national parks. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Bondurant Post Office offers special eclipse postmark (August 17, 2017)
Between now and Monday, August 21st, the U.S. Postal Service is offering special postmarks at post offices along the path of the solar eclipse totality. ... FULL STORY
Pinedale Community Blood Drive August 29 (August 17, 2017)
The Sublette County Rural Health Care District EMS is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday, August 29th in Pinedale. It will be from 1:00 to 6:00PM in the EMS Training Classroom, 635 E Hennick. It will by appointment only. To make an appointment go online to w ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) The Solar Eclipses of 1878, 1889 and 1918 (August 17, 2017)
A bit of history
by Pinedale Online!
Wyohistory.org is a history website project of the Wyoming State Historical Society with many stories about Wyoming history. They have an interesting story about historical solar eclipses as seen from Wyoming. The story was written by Rebecca Hein. "Three tota ... FULL STORY
Yellowstone Park to see just a partial eclipse on August 21 (August 16, 2017)
Grand Teton Park is in the totality. Pack your patience and expect heavy visitation.
by National Park Service – Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WYOMING – Next week on August 21, a partial solar eclipse will turn day to night for a few short minutes. If you plan to visit the park before, during, and after the eclipse, develop a plan, and keep the following facts in mind. ... FULL STORY
(8 pictures) Sailing Regatta (August 16, 2017)
The Pinedale Boat Club held their annual Sailing Regatta on Fremont Lake August 12th & 13th. A big storm came up during last race and capsized several boats. Rita Donham took pictures as the storm rolled in and of Riley Bennett’s capsized boat and the men help ... FULL STORY
(43 pictures) Fremont Lake Sailing Regatta 2017 (August 14, 2017)
Every Year Since 1970
by Terry Allen
Little Shay Paravicini and I had a discussion about pirates during the Pinedale Boat Club's Annual Sailing Regatta on Fremont Lake. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale orgs plan huge Eclipse Festival Aug. 18-21 (August 15, 2017)
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
In anticipation of Wyoming’s total solar eclipse, a number of Pinedale organizations will host a four-day celebration August 18-21 which will feature everything from live music to solar-based kids’ activities to lectures on the phenomena of solar eclipses. ... FULL STORY
Kelly Park green post and pole timber available (August 15, 2017)
On the Pinedale Ranger District
by Bridger-Teton National Forest
PINEDALE, WYOMING - The Bridger-Teton National Forest, Pinedale Ranger District, has designated a 55-acre unit north of Pinedale to be made available to the public for harvesting green post and pole timber for personal use. The unit is located at Kelly Park, ... FULL STORY
Rocky Mountain Power offers free onsite energy assessment for small businesses in Wyoming (August 15, 2017)
Call soon to schedule an appointment
by Rocky Mountain Power
Rocky Mountain Power representatives are currently in a number of Wyoming towns introducing small businesses to new lighting technologies that can make their operations more energy efficient. ... FULL STORY
Taize services offered on Sundays (August 15, 2017)
St. Andrew’s in the Pines Church in Pinedale is offering a Taize service every Sunday at 6:00PM. This is a non-denomination service of readings, contemplation and music composed for Taize, a monastic community in France founded to promote peace and reconciliat ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Local fire restrictions enacted (August 15, 2017)
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in effect
by Sublette County Unified Fire
SUBLETTE COUNTY, WYOMING - Effective Tuesday, August 15, 2017, Sublette County has enacted fire restrictions that limit fires within the county. The Sublette County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously via conference call to enact fire restrictions followi ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Partial Fire Restriction begin Tuesday, August 15 on public land (August 15, 2017)
by Interagency Fire
WESTERN WYOMING — Stage 1 fire restrictions will be go into effect for Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, Bureau of Land Management High Desert District and National Elk Refuge beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 15. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Eclipse lodging still available (August 15, 2017)
Here is a list of lodging still available in Sublette County as of Tuesday, August 15, 2017: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Trio of Austin Bands conclude PFAC’s Soundcheck series (August 15, 2017)
Saturday, August 19th during the Pinedale Eclipse Festival
by Pinedale Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council will conclude the 10th Annual Soundcheck Summer Music Series this Saturday, August 19 with a trio of Austin, Texas-based bands at American Legion Park with music slated to start at 4 p.m. The final Soundcheck will be held in conj ... FULL STORY
August 15: Special Meeting of the Sublette County Commissioners - Fire Ban (August 14, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
RE: Special Meeting, by Conference Call, Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 8 a.m., Sublette County Clerk's Office, Sublette County Courthouse, Pinedale, Wyoming. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Pinedale Eclipse Information Center opens August 17 (August 14, 2017)
by Lauren McKeever, Sublette County Joint Information Center
PINEDALE, WYOMING – The Sublette County, Wyoming interagency team has been working together for months to safely and efficiently manage services and operations for residents and visitors to Sublette County and the Wind River mountain area during the 2017 Total ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Sunset (August 13, 2017)
Ranae Smyth sent in this photo of a sunset recently from the Boulder area. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) At the end of the rainbow (August 13, 2017)
Here is a picture taken at the Pape Ranches in Daniel on Sunday evening, August 13th. Photo courtesy Ranae Pape. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fishing Report – August 12, 2017 (August 13, 2017)
by Eric Oram, Two Rivers Emporium
Green River: ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Town of Pinedale update – Jackson Avenue Park camping (August 13, 2017)
by Town of Pinedale
The Town would like to remind everyone that camping is ONLY permitted at the Jackson Avenue Park. This park is located at 204 S. Jackson Ave. Tent camping is permitted at that location. ... FULL STORY
Town of Pinedale update: Cats available for adoption (August 8, 2017)
by Town of Pinedale
Town of Pinedale Animal Control has two wonderful adult cats available for adoption. One is Erik, he is a large orange neutered male who is very relaxed and easy going. He would be great for anyone; he gets along with other cats, dogs, and children! The sec ... FULL STORY
Sublette County Commissioners agenda – Aug. 8, 2017 (August 6, 2017)
by Mary Lankford, Sublette County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fishing Report – August 6, 2017 (August 6, 2017)
by Eric Oram, Two Rivers Emporium
The fishing has been good throughout the last few weeks as the water levels have dropped and the flows are maintaining a level of consistency. The sunny, hot days have made the fishing slow from around 11:00 till 4:00 p.m. but there are still fish to be caugh ... FULL STORY
Wolf News Roundup (August 5, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
Great Lakes wolves remain protected ... FULL STORY
Grizzly depredations in Upper Green (August 4, 2017)
by Cat Urbigkit, Pinedale Online!
According to Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports, the head count of dead cattle in the Upper Green has increased in recent weeks. For the week of July 15 to July 21, 13 calves were killed or injured by grizzly bears. One adult male grizzly was removed fro ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) Where is all the smoke coming from? (August 5, 2017)
Large fire activity in the northwest has caused smoky conditions in the Upper Green River Valley area. Current weather patterns are bringing smoke from fires in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Canada to parts of Wyoming. There is also the new Pole Creek Fire b ... FULL STORY
(3 pictures) What? It says no dogs allowed (August 5, 2017)
Arnold Brokling saw these horses and mules grazing in the Town of Pinedale ball fields on Fremont Lake Road around 6AM Friday morning (August 4). Apparently they got out of their pasture somehow and were found grazing along the road in the middle of the night. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Pinedale Food Basket School Supply Fund Drive (August 2, 2017)
The Pinedale Food Basket is seeking financial donations so they can purchase school supplies for needy families on their help list. They will buy the school supplies in bulk, so all they are asking for is financial help. It costs about $35 to $40 to get the su ... FULL STORY
Sublette BOCES Community Survey in the mail (August 2, 2017)
by Sublette BOCES
A little over 25 years ago the school district and Western Wyoming Community College formed Sublette BOCES. The reason BOCES was formed was to help enrich education for communities in Sublette School District #1. Most of that enrichment has come within the s ... FULL STORY
Bondurant Community Sale August 12 (August 2, 2017)
Rummage sale, bake sale, arts & crafts, lunch
On Saturday, August 12, the Bondurant Community Club will host its annual community-wide rummage sale and all-around summer festival. The event runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The fest will include a bake sale; art and craft vendors; rummage including clothes, ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Sage & Snow Garden Tour August 12 (August 2, 2017)
by Sage & Snow Garden Club
On Saturday, August 12, the Sage and Snow Garden Club will feature three local gardens on their annual Garden Tour and Tea. ... FULL STORY
WLCI local Project Development Teams hold August meetings (August 2, 2017)
Updates on conservation projects, project funding, field tours
by Bureau of Land Management
The Local Project Development Teams for the Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative will meet at various locations in southwest Wyoming during the second half of August. ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Garrett LeBeau, Rachel Baiman play in Pinedale August 12 (August 1, 2017)
by Pineal Fine Arts Council
The Pinedale Fine Arts Council (PFAC) is proud to present Austin-based blues rocker Garrett LeBeau and his full band performing live Saturday, August 12 at the American Legion Park in Pinedale. ... FULL STORY
WYDOT plans for influx of visitors; offers safety tips for travelers (August 1, 2017)
by Wyoming Department of Transportation
Travelers in Wyoming will notice additional maintenance and safety measures in place during the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. ... FULL STORY
(2 pictures) Beautiful Wind River Mountain Range (August 1, 2017)
Photos by Dave Bell
Dave Bell spent July 24-29th in the Cook Lakes area of the Wind River Mountains with his 2nd annual Wind River Photography Expedition group. Bald Mountain Outfitters provided the support with horses, equipment, logistics and food. "This is an annual event whic ... FULL STORY
Town of LaBarge Community Picnic August 19 (August 1, 2017)
The Town of LaBarge Community Picnic will be on Saturday, August 19th at 11 a.m. at the town park. Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a potluck salad or dessert. Games include three-man basketball, four-man volleyball, and co ... FULL STORY
Organizations partner for suicide prevention efforts (August 1, 2017)
by Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming
The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming and the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming (PMO) are excited to announce a new initiative to promote suicide prevention training across the state. For the past three years the Diocese and the PMO have worked closely ... FULL STORY
(1 pictures) Fire Danger increases to High (August 1, 2017)
On Bridger-Teton National Forest and National Parks in Wyoming
by Teton Interagency Fire
Teton Interagency fire managers announce that the fire danger rating is high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, and Teton Interagency Dispatch Area. The potential for fire activity has increased due to normal ... FULL STORY
Organizations partner for suicide prevention efforts (August 1, 2017)
by Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming
The Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming and the Prevention Management Organization of Wyoming (PMO) are excited to announce a new initiative to promote suicide prevention training across the state. For the past three years the Diocese and the PMO have worked closely ... FULL STORY

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