Independent Obituaries: May 6, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the May 6, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Burma Skinner Burma Elizabeth Nield Skinner passed away on November 15, 2025,…
Wave Radio Interview: Kath H. Izatt, Bear Lake County Commissioner Candidate
Lisa spoke this morning with Kathi H. Izatt, who is running for Bear Lake County Commissioner in District 1.
SVI Radio Interview: Director Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
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SVI Radio Interview: Rev. Steve Bibb – National Day of Prayer
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May 13 is deadline to declare or change political party affiliation
• State law now requires early party registration to participate in Primary Wyoming residents have until May 13 to declare or change a political party affiliation ahead of the Wyoming Primary Election. State law now requires voters to be…
Star Valley Events offers Sip & Shop Local: A Market for Mom
Star Valley Events LLC’s Sip & Shop Local, a Market for Mom is happening Friday and Saturday, May 8-9 at the Alpine Civic Center. Friday evening is Ladies Night from 4-7 p.m., On Saturday, doors are open from 9…
Heiners to receive Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
Three brothers raised in Turnerville have received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. An award ceremony honoring Gaylon, Mark and Verdeen Heiner is scheduled for Saturday, May 16 at 11 a.m. at the Heiner Airfield in Turnerville. The public…
Lower Valley Energy withdraws permit application for solar farm south of Thayne
Lower Valley Energy has withdrawn their permit application to build a small solar farm on school trust land south of Thayne. The application was listed as the first action item on Wednesday morning’s agenda for the Lincoln County Commission Meeting….
The Wall That Heals is for everyone!
Scott Shumway, chair of the Education Committee for The Wall That Heals, joined the Weekday Wake-up to help promote the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica that will come to Afton, July 9–12. Shumway said the Education Committee’s mission is…
(Video) Bear Lake(ID) Softball vs. Preston(ID)
Bear Lake tries to further their season in a matchup against Preston(ID). Watch live with Jared and Lisa Hillier below.