Name: Eye On Sun Valley
Address: P.O. Box 1453, Ketchum, ID, 83340, US


Sake Man Shares His Heritage with Sun Valley
Shin Hasegawa was riding a chairlift up Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain when he had a satori moment, or an experience of enlightenment.
Friday, January 3, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Go Behind the Scenes at Bald Mountain and Learn to Care For your Car at Far and Wise Camps
Check out what’s under the hood, take your turn at preparing a terrain park jump and learn about the pathways open to caring for seniors during Far + Wise’s upcoming career camps.
Friday, January 3, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Community Invited to Celebrate the Three Wise Men’s Journey
Join the pilgrimage to St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Monday in commemoration of the journey the Magi made to see the Christ Child.
Friday, January 3, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Jack Smith and Jim McLaughlin Receive Prestigious Architectural Awards
Sun Valley-area architects closed out the year by honoring two of their own who have achieved what only one other Idaho architect has achieved.
Thursday, January 2, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Jim McLaughlin Designs Homes with Nature in Mind
Only three architects have been honored with the esteemed Gold Medal Award from the Idaho Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and two of them have been Sun Valley architects.
Thursday, January 2, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Riley Berman to Look Behind the Scenes at World Cup Preparation
Learn about World Cup preparations on Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain when Riley Berman gives a behind-the-scenes look.
Thursday, January 2, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Looking Back at a Year in the Wood River Valley in Pictures
It may best sum up the year in Ketchum—a portrait of the giant crane looming over the Big Hole at Ketchum’s south end.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Alice in Wonderland Radio Play Can Now Be Heard on You Tube
Baby, it’s cold outside!!!
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


The Shoshone Project Scores Big Among Lincoln County Residents
Volunteers with The Shoshone Project are rubbing their hands in glee after wrapping up their Fifth Annual Warm Clothing and food Drive.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 \| Read Full Story.


Even Wet Bathing Suits Could Not Save the Hailey Hot Springs Hotel
Since the Wood River Valley was first settled in the early 1880s, hot springs resorts have been important institutions. They were centers for health and recreation for valley residents and attracted visitors from outside the valley who traveled here by train well before Sun Valley Resort opened in 1936.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Food and Wine Celebration Tickets on Sale
A Celebration of Women in Culinary will be among the new entrees in the third annual Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Film Festival Announces 2025 Film Festival Dates
The Sun Valley Film Festival has set the date for its 2025 film festival.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Limelight Ketchum Hotel Gifts Wood River Valley Nonprofits
Nine Wood River Valley nonprofits will head into the New Year’s with a little added boost, thanks to Limelight Ketchum Hotel employees and guests.
Monday, December 30, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


BCRD FitWorks Offers Free Classes to Get You Started on New Year’s Resolutions
Did you make one of those New Year’s resolutions about getting fit?
Monday, December 30, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
Two new board members have been elected to the board of the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation.
Monday, December 30, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Red Barn Granola Finds Its Way to Breakfast Bowls Beyond Sun Valley
Julie LaFleur stuck her tongue out as she stirred brown rice syrup into a bowl as large as a kitchen sink full of organic rolled oats, pecans, pepitas, crispy rice, chia seeds, dried cranberries and white chocolate morsels.
Sunday, December 29, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


National Ballet of Canada to Perform in Sun Valley
The National Ballet of Canada will perform for two nights in the Sun Valley Pavilion this summer.
Sunday, December 29, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Old Cutters Preserve Given to Wood River Land Trust
The Wood River Land Trust has acquired Old Cutters Preserve, making sure that that beloved corner of northeast Hailey abutting the foothills will be permanently protected and forever open to the public.
Sunday, December 29, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Bayhorse Bonanza
We always look back as one year ends and another begins. In today’s video we look way, way back to the late 1800s at the richest discovery of silver and lead in the Idaho Territory.
Saturday, December 28, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


SVSEF Holds Apres Snowmaker Fundraiser for the Nordic Community
An Apres Snowmaker Fundraiser designed to bring the cross-country skiing community together will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Sage School Barn in Hailey.
Saturday, December 28, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Raccoon Attacks Infant
Sun Valley-area residents have learned to be on guard for mountain lions and black bears. But it was a racoon that attacked an infant in his home in Cassia County.
Saturday, December 28, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Nick Brandt’s Latest Look at Climate Change Can Be Seen During Tonight’s Gallery Walk
Last summer British photographer Nick Brandt visited Gilman Contemporary Gallery in Ketchum, explaining how he created haunting underwater photos portraying climate change’s impact on residents of Fiji.
Friday, December 27, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Higher Ground Comedy Club to Feature Super Troopers Star
Laugh for a good cause when Higher Ground hosts its second annual Comedy Club.
Friday, December 27, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


St. Luke’s Wants to Add Robotic-Assisted Surgery
St. Luke’s Wood River and St. Luke’s Wood Foundation are trying to raise the money to bring robotic-assisted surgery to the Wood River Valley.
Friday, December 27, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Carol Holding’s Love for Sun Valley Will Live on in the Resort’s High Standards
Carol Holding always contended that Sun Valley’s Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade was one of her favorite things.
Thursday, December 26, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Anthony Geffen to Present New ‘Earth-A Yyear in Orbit’
Award-winning British filmmaker Anthony Geffen will tantalize Sun Valley residents as he does every year at Christmas—this time with a screening and Q&A about his new film “Earth: A Year in Orbit.”
Thursday, December 26, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Christmas Eve Show on Ice Basks in Warmth
Ashley Clark regaled viewers with her Ring of Fire. And Natalia Zaitseva and Scott Irvine introduced their ice skating children as Sun Valley Resort presented its annual Christmas Eve Ice Show and Torchlight Parade Tuesday evening.
Thursday, December 26, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sharing the Beauty of the Wood River Valley
John Boydston is a late bloomer when it comes to photography, becoming serious about it in retirement.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sacred Workings
You can’t set up walls
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Toasting the Christmas Season in Song and Cookies
Sun Valley Opera and Broadway threw its first festive holiday concert at The Argyros last year. And it’s fast become a special holiday tradition in the Wood River Valley, much as Sun Valley Resort’s Christmas Eve Ice Show.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Bobby Farrelly Tells Why ‘Dear Santa’ is Important
Bobby Farrelly is a standard bearer for an endangered species—movie comedy.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Grinch Shows Up at Wood River Orchestra Concert
The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas. But he did steal the show at the Wood River Orchestra’s 2024 Holiday Concert at The Argyros.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Winterstart Brings Local Nordic Ski Racers Together
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation held Winterstart--its first home ski race of the season--this past weekend at the Lake Creek trails on Ketchum’s north side.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Lizzy’s Caters to the Curious and the Cautious Coffee Drinker
It’s 10 o’clock in the morning and a small cadre of cross-country skiers are lined up at the counter of Lizzy’s Fresh Coffee, ordering Americanos and lattes before heading north to ski.
Monday, December 23, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Democrats to Host Send-Off Party for Senator Ron Taylor
Wood River Valley residents are invited to help send District 26 Sen. Ron Taylor off to the Idaho Legislature.
Monday, December 23, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Blind Boys of Alabama Kick Off Winter at The Argyros
Casey Motto’s search for an act to kick off The Argyros’ winter season couldn’t have landed on a better choice.
Monday, December 23, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Remembering Rotarun Skiing Through the Decades
Levon Blatz was just 1 when he began skiing at Rotarun Ski Area. Now 5, he says he can ski downhill from the third tower no sweat.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Mountain Lion Euthanized After Killing House Cat
Idaho Fish and Game officers trapped and euthanized a yearling female mountain lion this week after the lion was reported to have killed a pet cat.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


St. Luke’s Offers Expanded Holiday Hours
St. Luke’s clinics in Ketchum and Hailey are expanding hours during the holidays to serve both Wood River Valley residents and visitors.
Sunday, December 22, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley’s Seattle Ridge Chairlift Goes Up Up and Away
“I forgot this is a six-passenger chair,” said one young woman in her 20s as she scooted her skis parallel to those of five other skiers.
Saturday, December 21, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Culinary Institute Holds Holiday Open House
DJ Marlin will spin tunes and the Sun Valley Culinary Institute will serve up hot chocolate and mulled wine during a Holiday Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27.
Saturday, December 21, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Museum of Art’s New Engagement Director to Focus on Socially Inclusive Curriculums
The Sun Valley Museum of Art’s new director of Learning & Engagement is looking forward to partnering with local schools, artists and organizations to develop initiatives that empower youth and reflect the Wood River Valley’s diverse voices.
Saturday, December 21, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery Stages First Anniversary Party
Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery emerged on Sun Valley’s art scene in late December 2023 showcasing innovative artists such as Atticus Adams and Anna Kruhelska whose works had not been seen in Sun Valley before.
Friday, December 20, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Santa to Skate, Nosh on Brunch at Sun Valley Resort
Go ice skating with Santa when the jolly ol’ fella takes time off from his duties at the North Pole to lace up his skates and hit the ice at Sun Valley Resort.
Friday, December 20, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Pete Sonntag Tagged for Promotion
Sun Valley General Manager Pete Sonntag has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer.
Friday, December 20, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Return for Their 42nd Season
Get ready for a big entourage arriving soon to accompany the Sun Valley Carolers for the group’s 42nd season strolling around the village in Dickens-style costumes, singing traditional holiday songs and ringing Old English handbells.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Church Celebrates Christmas Season with Familiar Carols and Potato Feed
“A Simple Celebration of the Good News.”
Thursday, December 19, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Seattle Ridge Gets a New Lift
Sun Valley Resort will cut the ribbon on its third new high-speed chairlifts in two years on Friday, Dec. 20.
Thursday, December 19, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Christmas Carol Musical Offers a Catchy, Memorable Look at Charles Dickens Classic
Brett Moellenberg has a license to be miserable and miserly this Christmas. After all, he’s portraying the crusty misanthrope of Christmas in Laughing Stock Theatre’s presentation of “A Christmas Carol—A Musical.”
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Church of The Bigwood Presents A Not So Silent Night
It’ll be “A Not So Silent Night” when the Church of the Bigwood presents a Christmas musical for the community.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Bear Cub Removed from Downtown Ketchum
Who says bears are in hibernation this time of year!?
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


The Space Opens Doors for Students
Wood River High School student Angel Guzman dreams of becoming an archaeologist.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Rotarun Kicks Off Season with Pancake Feed and History Project
Rotarun Ski Area will launch its opening day on Saturday with a free pancake feed and the unveiling of a new exhibit at the base of the ski hill.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Nordic Center Opens while Groomers Pack Quigley Nordic
Sun Valley Nordic Center is now open for the 2024-25 winter season.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


SVSEF Wild Game Dinner Turns Argyros into Hunter’s Paradise
Dave and Trish Wilson remember the early Wild Game Dinners when parents of Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation athletes contributed elk and duck and coaches barbecued it outside the old Warm Springs Restaurant.
Monday, December 16, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


St. Luke’s Teams Up with Hailey Library to Offer Telehealth
Hailey Public Library is now in the business of providing health care, as well as books, thanks to a new telehealth service donated by St. Luke’s Health System.
Monday, December 16, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Lights and Snow Transform Sun Valley into Winter Wonderland
Children trudged through the Duck Pond that had been drained for the winter, rolling snowballs into snowmen.
Monday, December 16, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Pair Baklava with Espresso Martini for Christmas
Christmas isn’t Christmas for Stefanie Holcomb without her fa-la-la-la baklava, a layered pastry dessert originating in Turkey or Greece. It was introduced to her family by a family friend and it quickly became a tradition.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley to Hit Movie Screen Thursday
Those who live in Sun Valley know well about the 1941 movie “Sun Valley Serenade” with its rollicking ski scene starring ice skater Sonja Henie and the song “It Happened in Sun Valley” that makes the rounds with carolers every Christmas at Sun Valley Resort.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Contra Dance to Give You a Workout Ahead of Christmas Cookie Eating Time
There’s no figgy pudding on the agenda. But the Upper Big Wood River Grange will host a festive holiday Contra Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18.
Sunday, December 15, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Stuff the Bus Campaign Ensures Wood River Valley Kids Have Toys This Christmas
A pickup truck unloaded a bed full of soccer balls into the bright yellow school bus, and other Wood River Valley residents stuffed the bus with plush toys this week as Eye on Sun Valley’s annual Stuff the Bus campaign collected toys for Sun Valley Realtors Give Holiday Baskets.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Film Festival Presents Free Screening of Dear Santa
The Sun Valley Film Festival is gifting the community with a free screening of “Dear Santa” for the Christmas season.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Rebecca Anne Nguyen to Discuss Readers’ Choice Award Winning Book
Readers’ Choice Award Bronze winner Rebecca Anne Nguyen will read from her new novel at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Ketchum’s Community Library.
Saturday, December 14, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Argyros to Offer New Songwriters Series and High-Quality Children’s Programming
The Argyros Theater for the Performing Arts is set to roll out a few new programs, including a songwriter’s series, an intimate Bailey Studio Series and a program bringing world-class children’s entertainment to the Sun Valley area.
Friday, December 13, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Dollar Mountain Opening Ushers in Festival Holiday Weekend
Sun Valley Resort will open Dollar Mountain for the season today—Friday, Dec. 13.
Friday, December 13, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Model Trains to Run on Saturday
Do you know someone who is a pushover for trains?
Friday, December 13, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Demi Moore Talks About Body Horror and Her Love for Sun Valley
Demi Moore’s nude photograph taken when pregnant that appeared on a 1991 Vanity Fair cover was a societal game changer, making it more acceptable to appear in public when pregnant and making pregnancy photos fashionable. And now she’s making waves with a body horror movie in which she portrays the grey gnarled fingers of a former star aging before her time.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Joyce Yang to Headline Sun Valley Music Festival’s Winter Season
Grammy-nominated Pianist Joyce Yang will headline and serve as guest curator of the Sun Valley Music Festival’s seventh Winter Season.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Footlight Dance and Sun Valley Music Festival Students Team Up for Holiday Concert
Footlight Dance and Sun Valley Music Festival Music Institute students will do their part to spread holiday cheer with a free performance at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater at Hailey’s Community Campus on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Hadestown Offers New Spin on Popular Greek Tragedy
Yanna Lantz calls it the greatest love story of all time.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ski and Snowshoe Free on BCRD Trails
Ski and snowshoe the BCRD trails on Saturday.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


WRHS Drama Students Compete at State
Several Wood River High School drama students did well at the District IV Drama Competition, with two going on to have excellent showings at state.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Salmon Moon Takes Nellie Burns Down the River of No Return
Darlin’ Nellie and her dog Moonshine are about to delve into another murder mystery. And this one takes them down the unruly whitewater of the Salmon River on a large flat-bottomed boat known as a scow.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


John and Leslie Mauldin to Headline Festive Holiday Concert
Leslie and John Mauldin left their childhood home in Jerome to study opera. But on Saturday, Dec. 14, the two will blend their voices and bust some dance moves to “Jingle Bell Rock!” as they take the stage at The Argyros for a festive family Christmas celebration hosted by Sun Valley Opera and Broadway.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Santa Peppered with Questions
It would appear that children have a lot of unanswered questions about Santa Claus.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


A Balloon, Baseball and Bridge Find Way into Sun Valley’s Gingerbread Contest
Gingerbread house builders went big this year.
Monday, December 9, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Wood River Orchestra Concert to Include Silent Auction and Raffle
Get ready for snowballs to fly around The Argyros when the Wood River Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Concert and Fundraiser.
Monday, December 9, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Spur Community Foundation Awards Nearly $200,000 to Nonprofits
Spur Community Foundation, an organization dedicated to inspiring effective philanthropy in the Wood River Valley, has awarded $178,218 in Community Grants to 19 nonprofit organizations in its second grant cycle of 2024.
Monday, December 9, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Trot Squad and Others Turn Out for Turkey Trot
Meet the Trot Squad whose motto is “We’ll get there when we get there.” Take a gander at the wonderful folks who ply Turkey Trotters with mimosas, cider and pumpkin pie.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Pursue Peace with Origami Crane Project
The third annual origami project to promote peace and honor the holiday season will kick off Thursday, Dec. 12.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Caritas Chorale Presents Christmas Concert and Carol Sing-A-Long
The Caritas Chorale will spread “Tidings of Comfort & Joy” when it holds its free Christmas Concert and Carol Sing-A-Long Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Reflections on the Nativity Includes Poetry to Remind Us of the Reason for the Season
What do full-bosomed peony blossoms shivering in a jade green bowl or a woman standing at the swell of the muddy Mississippi have to do with the Christmas message?
Saturday, December 7, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Argyros to Throw Party for Community to Showcase Its Upcoming Season
The Argyros Performing Arts Center will host a special “Show of Gratitude” event for the community from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Skimo to Launch on Monday
Idaho’s first youth ski mountaineering team will have its season kickoff from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at Backwoods Mountain Sports.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Hunger Coalition Fundraiser Brings Out ‘Generosity as Abundant as the Sun Itself’
Fernanda Gonzalez-Hausske didn’t mince words as she stepped to the podium at The Argyros Wednesday night.
Friday, December 6, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Nativities Festival Shows Artists’ Various Interpretations of the Stable in Bethlehem
Nativities from around the world can be seen through Saturday at the LDS Church in Carey.
Friday, December 6, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Papoose Club Bazaar to Get Visit from Mini Ponies
More than 70 artists from across the Intermountain West will showcase their wares during the Papoose Club Annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, at Hemingway STEAM School in Ketchum.
Friday, December 6, 2024 \| Read Full Story.