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Year: 2026

Helicopter operations planned in the Tin Cup Canyon

Lower Valley Energy will be working with a contractor to replace an aging transmission pole in Tin Cup Canyon near Wayan, Idaho. As part of this work, a Black Hawk helicopter will be used to transport poles and equipment to…

An Estate Strategy: What It Means and Why It’s Important

From wills to beneficiary choices, a complete estate strategy helps Wyoming and Idaho families prepare assets, responsibilities, and future decisions.

Sports Friday Interview: Cody Tucker – 7220 Sports

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SVI Sports Night: October 9, 2026

This week on SVI Sports Night, Jake looks back at Star Valley’s thrilling 28-27 overtime win over Cody last week. Senior cornerback Weston Crogg and center Kemen Filibi join him to talk about the game. Hibbard also catches up with…

Star Valley Sports Journal: Community support is second to none

Even though I didn’t get to be at as many Homecoming events that I normally do, I’m always still blown away by how Star Valley’s game is attended and supported. These comments aren’t designed to bash any other community and…

Independent Obituaries: October 7, 2026

The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society.   Tim Lassen Timothy Cary Lassen 79, resident of Star Valley Ranch,…

Afton invites businesses to quarterly roundtable October 14

  The Town of Afton will host a business community roundtable on October 14, giving local business owners an opportunity to discuss concerns, successes and ways the town can better support the business community. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30…

Star Valley Ranch looks for bear solutions

  Following a series of black bear encounters at Star Valley Ranch this year, the community reached out for assistance and education. After bears were found getting into garbage cans, raiding apple trees and attempting to enter homes, one bear…