Aubrey Hale
Aubrey Hale, originally from Southern California, relocated to Star Valley in September 2024 with her husband, Jared, the son of Ben and Jamie Hale from Fairview. She graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, specializing in Public Relations and Social and Digital Media. Aubrey is eager to put down roots in the Valley and is excited to join the SVI Media Team.
You can often find Aubrey capturing photos and videos at Braves sporting events, where she creates highlight reels. As a newly discovered journalist, she contributes weekly to the paper and will soon be on the air from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Swift 98. Additionally, she has launched our Social Media Marketing Packages, so if you want to enhance your business’s online presence, don’t hesitate to reach out to her!
Outside of work, Aubrey enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband and friends. She is an avid hiker, fisherwoman, fashionista, scrapbooker, and runner, with a passion for photography and travel.
Contact Me
AubreyH@svinews.com
Celebrate National Sherlock Holmes Day at Your Library!
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(Video) - Braves face Tigers in final home match
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Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: May 6, 2026
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The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 6, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Submit your own letter for future editions. Editorial: A broken system is costing America trillions – I see it in Wyoming... Read More
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Sports Friday Interviews: Coach Chaulk and Coach Tynsky- Kemmerer Football and Volleyball
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Kemmerer High School’s new football coach Sid Chaulk and new volleyball coach Corina Tynsky both called into First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday to discuss taking over the programs and their plans between now and this fall. Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Lynette Johnson, Star Valley Half Marathon
May 8, 2026
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Star Valley Ranch town regulations become Etna classroom topic
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Yellowstone bear attack site was closed to spring hiking until 2024 to reduce human-grizzly conflicts
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(Photo Gallery) - Dave Draney Track Invite
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Braves cage Wolverines in 3-1 home win
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(Video) - Bear Lake Softball host Marsh Valley in District Tournament
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Enrollment is open for Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine
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