Service is the theme for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Provided by Baha’i Faith of Star Valley Star Valley residents will once again come together to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Thayne Community Center. A large turnout…
Koehler honored with master pilot award
John Koehler will be honored with master pilot award in a program Saturday, January 10, at 4 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award–is named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright who were two…
Osmond Elementary School fundraiser provides ski helmets
Osmond Elementary School has purchased ski helmets for every student in the school, allowing each student to fully participate in the school ski program that is part of the school’s annual extra-curricular offerings. Administrators have been hoping and working for…
Independent Obituaries: January 7, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the January 7, 2026 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. Boyd Eddins Boyd LaVell Eddins,…
Afton Corridor Study Open House
The Town of Afton invites the community to an Open House on January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center, where the results of the highly anticipated Corridor Study will be presented. This study, focusing on traffic…
SVI Radio Interview: Town of Alpine Mayor Eric Green
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The Wall That Heals is coming to Star Valley this Summer
This summer, Afton will host an important event: The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund located in Washington, D.C. Scheduled for display from July 9 to 12, 2026, this impactful memorial spans 375 feet—the…
Fundraisers support Arnold family following snowmobile accident
Friends of a local Star Valley family have organized multiple fundraisers following the unexpected death of Jaram Arnold of Afton. The fundraisers include a Facebook auction and buying votes to determine if a local resident shaves or keeps his longtime…
Lady Braves place 2nd at Filly Invite
Coming back from the holiday break the Lady Braves wrestlers put together a strong outing on Saturday at the MC Filly Invitational at Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum, Utah. The Lady Braves scored 196 team points, trailing just the…
Afton calls for nominations to Heritage Hall of Fame
The Town of Afton is accepting nominations for inductees to the 2026 Afton Heritage Hall of Fame. Nomination paperwork is available to be picked up from the Town Hall and must be returned to the office there by the end…