Star Valley Health Foundation names Ali Nilson Executive Director
Provided by Star Valley Health AFTON, Wyo. — The Star Valley Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ali Nilson as executive director, effective June 1, 2026. This appointment reflects Star Valley Health’s continued commitment to investing in…
Crews to begin hazardous fuel reduction in Phillips Canyon on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Contracted crews will implement 197 acres of hazardous fuels reduction in Phillips Canyon, near the BPA powerline corridor and west of Fish Creek Road on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest beginning Aug. 3 through Sept. 12,…
Letters to the Editor: July 22, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Opinion: Am I Being Taxed on Unrealized Gains? By Amber Hyde Disclaimer: The following article is protected speech under the First…
Independent Obituaries: July 22, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Russell Lee Russell James Lee, age 66, of West Haven, Utah was…
SVI Media hosting candidate forum July 30
• Listen or watch live from 7-9 a.m. SVI Media has scheduled a candidate forum for the morning of Thursday, July 30. The forum will take place live during SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up morning show. There will also be…
Residents are reminded of burn restrictions after multiple calls
Fire restrictions are in effect for Lincoln County but that has not stopped several individuals from lighting fires which has necessitated a response from area firefighters. Officials remind area residents and visitors that there is a county-wide fire restriction which…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go into Effect Beginning July 22, 2026, for Teton Interagency Dispatch Area
Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The fire danger rating for the Teton Interagency Dispatch…
Letters to the Editor: July 15, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. America’s 250th Celebrations Dear Editor We would like to thank all of the people who organized activities for America’s 250th anniversary….
(Photo Gallery) – The Wall That Heals comes to Star Valley
The Wall That Heals was an amazing experience for Star Valley this past week. Here are a few photos from the event. Photos by Duke Dance, Dahl Erickson, McKay Young, Janet Erickson, Tomi Pintler and Zachary Walker.
Alpine grant will cover upgrades for community’s well No. 4
The Town of Alpine has secured a $1,077,000 Mineral Royalty Grant (MRG) to fund major upgrades to Well No. 4. The State Loan and Investment Board voted unanimously to approve the funding on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The grant…