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County mulls sewer district ordinance

County mulls sewer district ordinance

Buffalo River pollution raises concerns about septic tanks
By ELIZABETH LADEN

ISLAND PARK — Fremont County Commissioners this week met with...

Happenings

Happenings

Friday, May 22
   • 54th anual Free Fisherman’s Breakfast,
6 a.m. - 1 p. m., Clyde Keefer Park in St. Anthony.

   •  Island Park After School Program Community BBQ & Showcase,...

Snow Levels, Water & Road Reports

Snow Levels, Water & Road Reports

Video: Newborn Yellowstone bison.

Video: Trouthunter Potluck

ISLAND PARK — Friday, May 22. Snow Depth at the White Elephant site in Island...

Island Park man elected to School Board

ISLAND PARK — Shawn Dye, a longtime Island Park resident, was elected to the Fremont County School District 215 Board of Trustees this week. He will fill the Region 4 seat that represents Island Park, Ashton, Chester, and a small area of St. Anthony.

Dye defeated incumbent Brian Loosli. The vote was 198 - 112, according to Ethel Koblenzar, the District’s...

Mack's Inn Post Office to have NEW hours

MACK'S INN — The Mack's Inn Post Office, located at 4110 S. Big Springs Loop Road, is changing its retail hours. Beginning Monday, June 1, the new hours for the Post Office will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

The new hours reflect that part of the day when most customers typically go...

Most Forest Service campgrounds are open

ISLAND PARK —  All campgrounds from Warm River up through Island Park are open with the exception of Cave Falls and Big Springs. Coffee Pot is melting down fast. Some campsites will not be available. The road to the West End was plowed last week. Roads may still be a little muddy. Fish Creek (FR 082) and Sawtelle (FR024) roads are closed....

News and Features

New group will promote creative arts

ISLAND PARK — The formation of a new group in the caldera to promote creative arts was announced during the Memories of David Hays Potluck...

Wild bison could be heading to Island Park

By ELIZABETH LADEN

Agencies mobilize to disrupt the animals' natural movement

ISLAND PARK— Wild bison cows and their newborn calves appear to be following an ancient migration...

Development code regulates signs

ISLAND PARK — Businesses in city limits that are gearing up for the summer season and adding or remodeling signs to attract customers should be...

Chamber Summer Kick-off is Wednesday

ISLAND PARK - Yellowstone National Park staff are among the speakers who will attend the Island Park Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Kick-off Party at...

State approves ATV crossings in Island Park

ISLAND PARK — Island Park Mayor Tom Jewell has worked with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and the Fremont County Sheriff to obtain legal access...

News sponsors a bear aware display

ISLAND PARK — The Island Park News is sponsoring a “Bear Aware” exhibit prepared by the Center for Wildlife Information.”

It’s an information-packed display on portable...

Red Hatters are steeping a tea

ISLAND PARK - The local Red Hat Society chapter, Red Hat Mountain Mommas, will celebrate the summer season's arrival a tea party at A River...

Get golf ready in 5 days

ISLAND PARK—The Island Park Village Resort Golf Course is bringing adults into the game of golf in a fast, fun, and affordable way through the...

Fisherman's Breakfast tradition continues in St. Anthony

ST. ANTHONY – The 54th annual Free Fisherman’s Breakfast is 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 22 in St. Anthony. The breakfast is always...



Hummingbirds are back

Watch the video.

ISLAND PARK —  Hummingbirds are returning to the Island Park caldera. The species of hummingbirds that inhabit our area during the spring...

Painted buffalo herd to roam one last summer in West Yellowstone

View the herd at the Yellowstone Historic Center Thursday, May 21 - Thursday, June 4

WEST YELLOWSTONE — Don’t miss the final summer of the Painted...

The GEMS need planter sponsors

ASHTON —The North Fremont High School Ag Department is building 12 large planters for the town’s GEMS (Good Earth Management Society) beautification project.

The GEMS are...

Grant will help Community Food Pantry

ASHTON — The Ashton Community Food Pantry was awarded a $1000 grant from the Bishop Hoshibata Initiative to Eliminate Hunger. This United Methodist ministry is...

Yellowstone to bust drunk drivers

Yellowstone National Park rangers will be conducting safety and sobriety checkpoints inside the park over Memorial Day weekend. Rangers will be looking for traffic and...

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