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…
2 killed in shooting outside LDS church in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two people were killed and six others injured in a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church Wednesday night while mourners were attending a memorial service inside, police said. The shooting took place in the…
(Video) – Bear Lake Boys Basketball at West Jefferson
The Bear Lake Bears are on the road Wednesday night as they take on West Jefferson with a scheduled start time of 7:30 p.m. Join the SVI crew for video here and on the SVI Media YouTube channel. Audio of…
Pine Creek Ski Resort opens for 74th Season
• After missing a Christmas opening, Pine Creek welcomed skiers New Year’s week By Amy Peck On the top of many people’s Christmas list was that ski lodges would be open for Christmas; unfortunately, Santa or Mother Nature were unable…
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,…
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration. Health Secretary Robert…
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…
4 Reasons To Automate Your Packaging Process Immediately
Automation provides many benefits for packaging lines. Here, we explain the most advantageous reasons to automate your packaging process immediately.
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…










