The following is a press release from the Alpine Education Foundation

Wave Radio Interview: Fire Chief Mark Parker - Proposed Levy for Fire District
April 13, 2026
Lisa discussed proposed levy for Bear Lake County Fire District with District Fire Chief Mark Parker. The levy proposal will be up for vote in the primary election on May 19. Read More
PODCAST: Randy Thompson & Ben Olivas answer AI questions during Weekday Wake-Up
April 13, 2026
Randy Thompson and Ben Olivas stepped into the SVI Radio studio on Monday, April 13 to answer questions regarding artificial intelligence, or AI. The Q&A occurred for the day’s Text-In Topic on the Weekday Wake-Up. Each text-in topic segment from... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Ru Rok & Administrator Trevor Aitken - Town of Star Valley Ranch
April 13, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Jamie Hansen - Lincoln Uinta Outdoor Recreation Collaborative
April 13, 2026
Jamie Hansen, Outdoor Recreation Specialist with the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, spoke with SVI Media’s Dan Dockstader regarding the Lincoln Uinta Outdoor Recreation Collaborative. (0:00) SBI meeting with Jamie Hanson. She’s an outdoor recreation specialist with the Wyoming outdoor recreation... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Tim Hale - LCSD2 Education Foundation
April 13, 2026
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Hageman’s CDL bill aims to tackle road safety, language gaps
April 13, 2026
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R- Wyo., recently detailed her legislative efforts to overhaul commercial trucking regulations. Speaking at the Sweetwater Events Complex on Tuesday, April 7,... Read More
US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast
April 13, 2026
By SAMY MAGDY and MIKE CORDER Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday, part of efforts to force Tehran into agreeing to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and accepting a... Read More
The Tabernacle Choir’s ‘Music and the Spoken Word’ Expands Reach to Millions Across Africa
April 13, 2026
• Broadcast now extends to more than 17 countries The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present a special broadcast of “Music and the Spoken Word” on Sunday, April 19, 2026, marking a significant expansion of the weekly... Read More
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Homesick" by Phillip Phillips
April 12, 2026
A new song by alternative singer Phillip Phillips is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “Homesick” was released on March 31. If voted to be kept it will be added to the Swift 98 playlist.... Read More
Letters to the Editor: April 8, 2026
April 11, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the April 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Small Towns, Real Power By Amber Hyde Disclaimer: The following article is protected speech under the First Amendment to the United... Read More
Rock Church Summer Theater auditions scheduled for April 18
April 11, 2026
This year’s Rock Church Summer Theater will continue the tradition of producing locally-written performances, with auditions being held on April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Charity Williams and the Star Valley Historical Society invite those who are eight... Read More
Wyoming’s crowded U.S. House primary race could produce a winner without a majority
April 11, 2026
• Ten Republicans have so far announced they plan to run, upping the chances of a splintered vote. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com When Wyoming Republicans show up to vote in August’s primary election, they may face a long list... Read More
Southwestern Wyoming, other upper Colorado River Basin states, prepare for water shortages
April 10, 2026
• The historically warm and dry winter also will require a significant extra release of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Gov. Mark Gordon joined fellow governors from other Colorado River headwater states Thursday to... Read More
(Video) - Bear Lake Softball at Preston
April 10, 2026
The Bear Lake Softball team is on the road against Preston on Friday afternoon with a 4 p.m. start time. Read More
Artemis II's grand moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA's lunar comeback
April 10, 2026
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Their dramatic grand finale fast approaching, Artemis II’s astronauts aimed for a splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first voyage to the moon in more than half... Read More
Wyoming Athletics Launches “Step Forward for Basketball” Campaign to Build on Historic Momentum
April 10, 2026
Following one of its most exciting and successful seasons in recent years, University of Wyoming Athletics and the Cowboy Joe Club have officially launched the “Step Forward for Basketball” campaign, an initiative designed to capitalize on unprecedented momentum and elevate... Read More
Wyoming unemployment rate rises to 3.6% in January 2026
April 10, 2026
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in December 2025 to 3.6% in January 2026, according to the Research and Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was higher... Read More
G&F rolls out a new tool to analyze sage-grouse populations
April 10, 2026
CODY (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is rolling out SCOUT – sage-grouse cluster ordering by unified trend assessment – a specialized tool designed to analyze annual sage-grouse lek activity and provide the data to build adaptive... Read More
Top community music students present public recital
April 10, 2026
Private studio music students from throughout Star Valley are participating in the National Federation of Music Clubs Star Valley Spring Music Festival on Saturday, April 11. Honor students who receive top ratings in the festival will offer a public recital... Read More
Track team at Sugar-Salem
April 10, 2026
Star Valley High School track and field is back into their 2026 outdoor schedule this week as they travel to Idaho for the Sugar-Salem Invite. Both the boys and girls teams are coming off team wins at the Malad Invite... Read More
