‘You Can Do Hard Things’ – Kunz family preps for 15th Star Valley Half-Marathon
For Denise Kunz, the most memorable will always be the finish line — what she calls “an incredible experience.” “It’s always about the people, watching them cross the finish line,” Kunz said. “To see their families greet them at the…
River Readiness: Tips and tricks for water safety and fun
By Noah Christenson, Owner/Operator, Star Valley Raft & Paddle Spring has sprung, and the longer days, warmer temps, and melting snow signal the beginning of a favorite time of year –river season! Rivers and flowing water are beautiful and powerful….
Construction Delays Expected Near Afton on Bridger-Teton National Forest
Osmond Improvement and Service District (OISD) is replacing 1.25 miles of existing spring fed water pipeline on the Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The pipeline replacement will occur throughout the summer of 2025 and visitors may…
Town of Alpine to Consider Charter School Lease Agreement at June 17 Meeting
The Town of Alpine will consider a proposed lease agreement with the Alpine Education Foundation Inc., during the upcoming Town Council meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The lease would facilitate the construction and maintenance of a charter school, an…
Anderson now leading Lady Braves Wrestling
For three school years, the state of Wyoming has sanctioned girls wrestling at the high school level. For those three years, the Lady Braves have set the bar. Jeff Anderson, who was approved by the school board as…
Independently Speaking: It’s imperative to stand behind Star Valley Health.
For those who stir the waters of discontent over the recent problems with Star Valley Health — I would like to take them back some three decades ago when a health care management company was overlooking the potential of…
SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson, Town of Afton Administrator
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Kalin Schwab takes over SVHS Volleyball
• Replaces Suni Brown as head coach The volleyball program at Star Valley High School has a new head coach as Kalin Schwab was approved by the LCSD No. 2 Board at the most recent meeting. Schwab is entering…
Potting Shed Pop Up offered in Alpine
Friends of the Alpine Branch Library are hosting the 3rd Annual Potting Shed Pop Up Fundraiser in the parking lot of the Alpine Branch Library at 243 River Circle in Alpine on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m….
Independent Obituaries: June 4, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 4, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. James Dahlgren James Edward Dahlgren…