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On New Year’s Day, as the birds and the bears did their thing, one of their greatest admirers passed from the earth. Grizzly 399, arguably the valley’s biggest celebrity, waddled through the snow, leading her elk-fattened brood of four cubs north toward the den, while the man who championed the valley’s wild creatures for nearly half a century took his final breath. Now more than ever, our increasingly divided and contentious world needs nature and beauty. The awe and wonder that comes from watching a wandering grizzly, a mousing coyote or a soaring raven can right or restore u...

There’s a new Bert in town. Bert Raynes, Jackson Hole’s most beloved bird watcher who died on New Year’s Day, has had his first name bestowed upon the Teton Raptor Center’s newest avian ambassador, a Northern saw-whet owl. The young hatch-year owl was originally behind a home in Rexburg, Idaho, and had a left wing injury that impaired his ability to fly. Fortunately, Raptor Center veterinarians decided the affliction would not cause the bird long-lasting pain, and in December the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved the nonpofit’s application to make the owl “...

There was plenty of praise to go around Monday night as the Jackson Town Council thanked two outgoing members for their service, while welcoming two new faces to the council and former Vice-Mayor Hailey Morton Levinson to the mayor’s seat. Councilors Jessica Sell Chambers, a political consultant, retired educator Jim Rooks and new Mayor Morton Levinson were all sworn in to their seats in an Oath of Office Ceremony on Monday morning, then participated in Monday evening’s meeting for the first time in their new roles. Morton Levinson replaced former Mayor Pete Muldoon, who was defeate...

Bird lover, skilled naturalist and Jackson Hole News&Guide “Far Afield” columnist Bert Raynes died Friday. He was 96. “It is with heavy hearts that we must tell you that the Big Bird has flown,” wrote the Jackson Hole Bird and Nature Club. “This morning, at the dawn of a new year, Bert Raynes — our founder and the best friend the birds ever had — quietly passed away at home, as had always been his wish during his long illness.” Raynes always credited his late wife, Meg Raynes, with introducing him to nature, especially birds. For decades, his newspaper ...

If you’re still hunting for holiday gifts and looking to support local authors and businesses, look no further. The News&Guide has compiled a list of 22 books for Wyoming's County 22. The books, recommended by Jackson Hole Writers and local bookstores, are written by local authors or those with Wyoming ties. There's truly something for everyone, from kids to photographers to poetry lovers. 1) Ski Run Fun by Hannah Navarro Wilson resident Hannah Navarro has published her first children’s book, “Ski Run Fun,” available at ski resorts and bookstores. She wrote the book last w...