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Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: May 6, 2026
May 9, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 6, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Submit your own letter for future editions.…
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Independent Notes: The costs of health insurance.
May 9, 2026
Health care continues to be a challenge across the state and for that matter, the nation. Rural areas of Wyoming are going through the challenges of keeping their hospitals…
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Sports Friday Interview: Lynette Johnson, Star Valley Half Marathon
May 8, 2026
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Star Valley Ranch town regulations become Etna classroom topic
May 8, 2026
The Town of Star Valley Ranch and Etna Elementary sixth graders combined for a learning opportunity in April. Students in Adele Helgesen’s sixth grade class studied, wrote and spoke…
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Enrollment is open for Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine
May 7, 2026
• Visit Alpine.WyoClassical.org for details By Dan Dockstader & Duke Dance SVI Media Registration has opened for the inaugural school year of Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine, a K-6 tuition-free public charter school…
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SVI Radio Interview: Rev. Steve Bibb – National Day of Prayer
May 7, 2026
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Star Valley Events offers Sip & Shop Local: A Market for Mom
May 7, 2026
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…
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Heiners to receive Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
May 7, 2026
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…
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Lower Valley Energy withdraws permit application for solar farm south of Thayne
May 6, 2026
Lower Valley Energy has withdrawn their permit application to build a small solar farm on school trust land south of Thayne.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…
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The Wall That Heals is for everyone!
May 6, 2026
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…
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SVI Radio Interview: Travis Osmond – Lincoln County Weed & Pest
May 6, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Eric Green – Town of Alpine
May 6, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Mr. Adam Guild, State Art Symposium
May 6, 2026
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Osmond Elementary seeks information for Veteran Honor Wall
May 6, 2026
Osmond Elementary School (OES) has invited the community to contribute information to the newly installed Veteran Honor Wall that is part of the Liberty Hall at the school. Veterans and…
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Star Valley Ranch accepts public comment on Mountain Estates Subdivision
May 6, 2026
Questions and comments at an April 30 Town of Star Valley Ranch public hearing on the proposed Mountain Estates Subdivision centered on water supply, septic impact and general demands…
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Local congregations invite community to participate in National Day of Prayer
May 6, 2026
• Event takes place at 7:30 Thursday morning Provided by local Christian Congregations Our nation’s founders held a strong belief in seeking divine guidance and protection, and the first…
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Saving Sonya: Two men recount entering burning home to save Star Valley Ranch woman
May 6, 2026
A Star Valley woman is continuing her recovery at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after receiving multiple injuries from a house fire. However, her outcome could have been much…
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SVI Radio Interview: Dr. Alex Oliver – Wyoming Classical Academy
May 5, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson, Town of Afton Administrator
May 5, 2026
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Carmen Patterson announces candidacy for Lincoln County Attorney
May 4, 2026
The following is a statement sent to SVI Media from Carmen Patterson announcing her intent to run for Lincoln County Attorney I, Carmen L. Patterson, am announcing my candidacy for…
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