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Burton competing at Nike Nationals this Saturday

After placing second at the NikeCross Regionals last month and finishing with the fastest time for a Wyoming runner at the event’s history, Star Valley High School senior, Jase Burton, is headed to the NikeCross Nationals this Saturday. The race…

In California’s ‘earthquake country,’ a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning

By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and feared her car had broken down, only to realize later that…

Independent Notes: Alpine takes care of their neighbors at Thanksgiving, most impressed with deliveries.

I have always wanted to attend Alpine’s Thanksgiving dinner as  I was impressed with how the community came together for their neighbors. I wrote stories about it for SVI but was unable to attend in recent years as we used…

Star Valley Sports Journal: The passing of an area sports icon

    This past weekend I received word of the passing of former SVHS coach and educator, Jerry Hart. Mr. Hart was a staple of the local sports scene for many decades for virtually all sports at all levels until…

Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act: Insights from Attorney Heath Hirschi

  • Requirements and implications for small businesses. *Editors Note – After the radio interview with Mr. Hirschi and following the written publication of this article in the Star Valley Independent, further developments have occurred regarding the Corporate Transparency Act. Specifically a pearl court issued a…

Festival of Trees proceeds stock food pantries

  • Over 1200 visitors attended the event. The Second Annual Star Valley Festival of Trees welcomed 12 trees, 51 gingerbread houses, and over 1200 guests to Gather at the Star of 89 on Friday and Saturday, November 29-30. In…

Get ready to laugh at the “Laughing All The Way” Christmas comedy show!

  Mark your calendars for a night of laughter and joy at the “Laughing All The Way” Christmas Comedy Show on Saturday, December 14, from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Star Valley High School. Doors open at 6 p.m.,…

Jordyn Horsley named WyoPreps Athlete of the Year for Girls Golf

Story and content provided by Wyopreps.com. – The second WyoPreps Athlete of the Year Award, presented by Premier Bone and Joint Centers of Wyoming, went to Star Valley’s Jordyn Horsley for girls’ golf. Horsley was the Class 4A state champion…

Holy Family Catholic Church holds traditional Christmas Bazaar Saturday

  • Proceeds benefit locals in need. Holy Family Catholic Church is hosting their traditional Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 78 Friesian Circle in Thayne. As the biggest fundraiser of the year…