Valley celebrates release of native son Idaho Sen. Michelle Stennett, D-Ketchum, center, celebrates with other valley residents the news Saturday that U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl had been released. The gathering took place at Zaney’s coffeehouse in Hailey, where the soldier once worked, one of the focal points for rallying support in the community. Photo by Willy Cook

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

• Bergdahl released; return date is uncertain
  U.S. trades 5 Taliban detainees for captive Hailey soldier

• Valley celebrates release of native son
  ‘Bowe Is Back’ event planned for June 28 in Hailey

• Feds invited to discuss monument plan
  Letters follow joint meeting in Challis

• Business forum reveals unhappiness
  Mayor holds first meeting between business owners and city

• Coyotes and dogs don’t mix in spring
  It’s denning season now for wild canines

• Police worried about missing teens
  Evidence suggests pair fled Hailey in stolen car

• Sun Valley annexes Lane Meadows
  Safety features, development agreement still in works

• New trustee enrolls son in charter school
  School board discusses potential for conflict of interest

• STREET PEOPLE
  What was your reaction to Bowe Bergdahl’s release?

• Man accused of poisoning animals
  Suspect faces felony charge from 2013 incident

• BRIEFS
  

• Wicked Wednesdays
  Bands lend a hand to local charities

• Passing the baton
  Caritas Chorale turns over the reins to a familiar friend

• AROUND TOWN
  

• Opera benefit includes Diva
  

• Answered prayers
  

• Bring our soldier home and let him heal
  

• Death won’t silence this voice
  

• P.O.W. release shows we can lead by example
  

• Help Congress curb climate change
  

• New power poles would decimate the beauty of the valley
  

• VA hospitals are a government-run disaster
  

• Top WRHS activity students honored by Shay awards
  Debate’s Susan Worst is the year’s top coach

• Lineup is announced for 2014 Battle of the Blades
  Fundraiser set for Sept. 5

• Golfers tour Sun Valley, Elkhorn in Pro-Ams
  Sanderson’s foursome takes Elkhorn win

• 2014 Hailey Coed Softball League
  

• FISHING REPORT
  

• SV Half Marathon kicks off Saturday at resort
  13.1-, 6.2- and 3.1-mile runs

• Wood River Cup bikers are rolling
  Wednesday mountain bike racing

• BSU golfer Elliott scores IGA match play title
  At the Valley Club

• SVSEF among top U.S. club programs
  In certification process

• LEGAL NOTICE SUMMARY
  

• Jodie Robb
  

• William Jay Pierce
  

• Marva Sparks
  SERVICE NOTICE

• 2014 Wood River High School graduates
  

• A big day for the biggest Cutthroat class
  36 Cutthroat seniors celebrate the past, embrace the future