Mexican Chipotle Potato Salad

Marie Gallo has always been a big fan of potatoes, having grown up in Belgium. So it’s fitting that she now lives in Idaho, which is the No. 1 producer of potatos in the United States.

Considering Public Lands in New Ways

Learn about the challenges facing national forests and how partners like the National Forest Foundation are tackling those challenges at 5 tonight—Monday, July 14—at Ketchum’s Community Library.

Wildflower Lovers to Search for Rare Poppy

Wildflowers lovers are invited to go in search of an elusive poppy on Saturday, July 19.

Mexican Chipotle Potato Salad

Marie Gallo has always been a big fan of potatoes, having grown up in Belgium. So it’s fitting that she now lives in Idaho, which is the No. 1 producer of potatos in the United States.

Considering Public Lands in New Ways

Learn about the challenges facing national forests and how partners like the National Forest Foundation are tackling those challenges at 5 tonight—Monday, July 14—at Ketchum’s Community Library.

Wildflower Lovers to Search for Rare Poppy

Wildflowers lovers are invited to go in search of an elusive poppy on Saturday, July 19.

Ketchum Artist Sees the World in Dots

Larissa DeHaas studied art throughout her life, pursuing both an art degree and an environmental science degree at Willamette University.

Ashley Rose Band to Play Tonight’s Jazz in the Park

Ashley Rose and her band will bring a jazz and soul-infused Americana sound from Boise to Ketchum tonight.

Lincoln County Youth Center Saved by State Following Federal Cuts

Families relying on the Lincoln County Youth Center in Richfield are breathing a sigh of relief this weekend after the state covered an unexpected shortfall in federal funds.

Bastille Day Concert to Celebrate French Food, Wine and Song

Bastille Day may have originated in the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. But today it’s an excuse for a party, and such a fun event it is, says award-winning French-American singer Theodora Cottarel.

Brothers Turn Barnwood and Redwood into Charcuterie Boards and Coffee Tables

Nicolo and Sebastian Lerner could have watched the old barnwood be carted off to the landfill.

Uptick of Bears in Wood River Valley Prompt Cautions

Idaho Fish and Game are again asking Wood River Valley residents to batten down the hatches following an uptick of black bear sightings throughout the valley.

Gallery Walk to Feature Works of Western Storyteller Thom Ross

Artist Thom Ross tells stories of the American West through cartoonish characters that he paints in bold colors. They’re a little abstract, and that’s on purpose.

ITD to Move Highway Traffic to the East

The Idaho Transportation Department will shift traffic on Highway 75 south of Ketchum beginning Thursday, July 17, as part of its ongoing construction between Elkhorn Road and River Street.

SVMoA Street Party to Offer Look at Seminole Hymns and Hand Drum Songs

An Indigenous Futurism electronic music project dubbed “Wampum” will be among the highlights of the Sun Valley Museum of Art’s annual Summer Street Party tonight.

Creating Artistic Magic with Melted Glass

Dru Shoemaker Scandinaro creates magical art by melting glass.

Ketchum Arts Festival to Feature a Hundred Artists

The 27th annual Ketchum Arts Festival will feature a plethora of new artists among the hundred or so artists who will set up shop on the newly renamed Sun Valley Champions’ Meadow on Sun Valley Road Friday through Sunday.

Sun Valley Story Bus Tours Start Up on Friday

Hop aboard a Mountain Rides bus and learn about the history and stories of Ketchum and Sun Valley.

Wood River Valley Residents Tell Billionaires You Have the Power

Normally, Wood River Valley residents don’t pay much attention to those who come to Sun Valley Resort every July for Herbert Allen’s so-called “summer camp for billionaires.”

Bear Cub Feasts on Bird Seed Outside Ketchum Home

Steve Powers just wanted to feed the birds. But he unwittingly ended up feeding an 80-pound bear cub, instead.

Waitress the Musical a Recipe for Fun-and Thought

“Waitress: The Musical” is a slice of raw humanness served up with a dollop of humor.

Anything Goes at The Spot

Yes, anything goes at The Spot, which has produced what company members call “bold, fearless theater” for 10 years.

Panelists to Share What They’ve Learned About Dementia

Are these “senior moments?” Or, is this dementia?

Argyros to Draw Back Curtain on Fall Season

The Argyros will hold its second annual Season Launch Party at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16.

Simon and Garfunkel to Headline Jewish Film Festival

He wanted to be the Jewish Elvis. His sidekick was a lifelong friend from elementary school in Queens, N.Y., who like him wanted to sound like the Everly Brothers.

ARCH to Rename the Ellsworth Inn

ARCH Community Housing will rename the Ellsworth Inn the “Herberger Hideaway” on Thursday, July 10, in honor of Jeanne Herberger.

Randimals Featured on CNN

While other Wood River Valley residents were counting down to the fireworks, Nick Harman was counting down to his 15 minutes of fame on CNN.

River Rock Artist to be at Ketchum Arts Festival

Mike Baldwin was lured to Sun Valley to ski, during which time he quickly found a niche teaching skiing, as well. But he quickly established another niche for himself, turning river rock into art. The Bellevue artist makes beautiful shiny flower pots out of pebbles and he creates sun-shaped yard art paying homage to Sun Valley from copper, brass and steel.

100 Men to Meet for Summer Social

100 Men Who Care recently gave its largest gift ever--$69,350--to the Wood River Land Trust to help the Land Trust purchase the Hailey Hot Springs Ranch near Hailey for recreational use and wildlife habitat.

The Fourth’s Big Blow Plays Havoc with Tents, Downs Trees

The real fireworks in Ketchum on the Fourth of July came not from pyrotechnics made in China but from Mother Nature herself.

Hailey’s Fourth of July Parade Brings Public Lands to the People

It didn’t take a single nanosecond to find out where the hearts of Wood River Valley residents lie.

For a Chinese Native the Fourth is All About the Hamburgers

Kathleen Eder never dreamed that the Wood River Women’s Foundation would one day serve as Grand Marshals in the Fourth of July Parade when she joined the organization nearly 20 years ago. But on Friday many of the philanthropic organization’s members turned out for Hailey’s parade, with founding members and current board members riding in two wagons.

Fourth of July Weekend is Not Over Yet

The Fourth is over, but there are still some ways to celebrate Fourth of July in the Wood River Valley.

Zions Bank Eases Road Construction Woes with Emergency Kit

The American flag will be the focus today, but it’s orange flags that Wood River Valley residents have seen flying all summer given the road construction to replace the Trail Creek Bridge and widen Highway 75 south of Ketchum.

Wood River Valley Residents Asked to Bridge the Gap for Long Awaited Bridge

The community is being asked to help raise $200,000 to replace the Colorado Gulch Bridge over the Big Wood River after a federal grant was pulled.

Independence (Liberation) Day

A celebration of redemption

Wood River Land Trust-We Become the Solution

The yellow school bus rumbled up Democrat Gulch Road, turning around a narrow curve high above the green field below and bouncing over bumps and ruts in the dirt road as it passed hillsides blooming with blue penstemon and a creek boasting songbirds.

Sawtooth Botanical Garden to Hold Huge Plant Sale

A Huge Plant Sale to benefit the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, now in its 30th year, will be held over the July 4th weekend.

Trailing of the Sheep Festival Wool and Cooking Class Tickets on Sale

Tickets for Farm to Table Dinners, Cooking Classes, For Love of Lamb, Wool Fest and other Trailing of the Sheep Festival events are now on sale.

Peyton Manning Tosses Praise Higher Ground’s Way

Peyton Manning, one of the all-time great quarterbacks in the NFL, lofted a ball of praise  Higher Ground’s way Monday night as he talked about how the therapeutic recreation organization mirrored a good football team when it came to service and commitment.

American Airlines to Offer Nonstop Service from Phoenix and Chicago

Direct flights from Phoenix and Chicago will mark the 2025-26 winter season flight schedule at Friedman Memorial Airport.

Trailing of the Sheep to Host a Starry Starry Night in the Wild West

Saddle up for a Starry Starry Night in the Wild West.

Going Firewise

Campers typically look at the Sawtooth Lodge nestled in the lodgepole pine forest at Luthern Heights Bible Camp and remark how beautiful it is, its reddish brown logs framing its A-shaped roof and the long wooden staircase leading to the deck.

Bigwood Golf Course Reopens with Green Tees and Family Fun

It’s so green.

Boulder Mountain Clayworks Shifts to Ceramics in the Garden

A Pickleball Exhibition and Dinner with John McEnroe, a Garden Totem and an All Seasons Sports Package will be among the live auction items at this year’s Ceramics in the Garden.

The Torch is Passed at Far and Wise

Laura Rose-Lewis took her experiencing consulting with nonprofits about strategic growth to expand the Far and Wise program beyond two classrooms into a comprehensive program affecting hundreds of children.

Fourth of July Festivities to Include Cowboys and a Whole Lot of Grand Marshals

Root for the cowboys and cowgirls. Then, give a cheer for the USA during the Wood River Valley’s Fourth of July Celebration.

Shoshone-Bannock to Dedicate Interpretive Displays and Tell of Indigenous Life

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and the Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association are dedicating new permanent tribal interpretive displays designed for the Stanley Museum and Redfish Visitor Center & Gallery on Saturday, July 12.

When Sun Valley Had Slots in Its Guest Rooms

In the early days of Sun Valley Resort, “you knew pretty much everybody that was here,”

Argyros Turns into Wine Bar During SVMoA Gala

The foyer of The Argyros was transformed into an upscale wine cellar Thursday night as patrons of the Sun Valley Museum of Art crowded into the lobby for the annual Sun Valley Wine Auction cocktail party.

Night Work Ahead

The Idaho Transportation Department will commence work at night on Highway 75 south of Ketchum from Monday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 2.

A Coronation

On Friday, the newest members of the Blaine County Heritage Court will get some hand waving exercise when they take part in Hailey’s Fourth of July Parade. Liberty Films captured the flavor of their coronation last week in today’s Eye on Sun Valley video.

Sheriff Morgan Ballis to Discuss His Department’s Work with ICE

Blaine County Sheriff Morgan Ballis will take part in a Community Town Hall looking at the role of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office in working with ICE on Tuesday.

Idaho Supreme Court Overturns Ruling Regarding Sun Valley Ski Accident

Idaho’s small ski resorts are breathing a little easier following a decision of the Idaho Supreme Court holding that a lower court was right to dismiss a lawsuit by the widow of a skier who died after crashing into a snowmaking gun at Sun Valley.

SVMoA’s River Ranch Wine Walk Offers the Back Stories of Wines

The wine industry is shifting as young people move away from wine and beer to White Claw Hard Seltzer and ready-to-drink canned cocktails spiked with sugar. At the same time, those in their 40s are moving away from the bar scene to drinking wine at home.

Sun Valley’s Summer Lift Service Starts Today with Some Limits on Bike Trails

The summer season on Baldy kicks off today as the Roundhouse gondola and Christmas lift crank up for the season.

Ballet Sun Valley to Raffle Off Tickets at Sip and Shop

JMcLaughlin is set to kick off a summer of Sip & Shop events today.

Tour Potato Seed Farm and Try Grandma Larena’s Recipe

Jill Johnson, who co-owns the Silver Creek Seed potato seed operation with her husband Mark, grew up on a heritage potato farm in the Magic Valley where Fourth of July picnics spotlighted not hot dogs or watermelons but freshy harvested baby potatoes.

Innate Healing Power of Plants the Focus of Saturday Workshop

Learn about the healing power of plants, permaculture and more when the Hailey Public Library presents a workshop titled “Expanding Mindset on the Garden: Thinking Outside the Bed.”

Magic Valley Seed School to Include Tour of Iconic Organic Farm

Gardeners are invited to take part in a Magic Valley Seed School in early July.

Sun Valley Forum Honors Eco Warrior Brock Evans and Others

Carole King’s “I Feel the Earth Move” blared across the lawn at Trail Creek Cabin Monday night as members of the Sun Valley Forum toasted one of America’s pioneer eco-warriors.

Firefighters Put Down Home Fire

Firefighters from four fire departments responded to West Hailey for a residential structure fire early Monday morning.

Vandoliers to play Cowpunk in Stanley

The Texan country-punk band the Vandoliers will launch their new album “Life Behind Bars” on Friday, June 27, at the Mountain Village Resort in Stanley.

Waitress-A Recipe for Tears and Laughter

If you tend to cry easily while watching theater or the movies, you might want to bring a box of tissues to The Liberty Theatre Company’s “Waitress: The Musical.”

Roadmap to Leadership Offers Launchpad into Local Leadership

A Roadmap to Leadership is being offered tonight.

National Ballet of Canada to Make First U.S. Appearance in Five Years in Sun Valley

The National Ballet of Canada will perform “Pas de Deux” from “Swan Lake Act II and III,” “Bolero,” and several other classical and contemporary pieces during two performances at the Sun Valley Pavilion on Saturday and Sunday.

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Goes Hot on a Chilly Night

Never mind that it was the first day of summer.

Online Summer Auction to Support Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association

The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association (SIHA) is holding its Sawtooth Summer Auction, an online auction benefiting the natural and cultural legacy of the Sawtooth and Salmon River country.

Conservation Organizations Sound the Alarm About Sale of Public Lands

Normally, those with the Wood River Trails Coalition are busy this time of year removing logs and restoring water drainage to local trails.

Advocates Reap Support at Ribbon Raise Cocktail Party

The Advocates kicked off summer fundraising season in Sun Valley Friday night with a well-attended, enthusiastic group of supporters who crowded into the Limelight Hotel.

Pop Diva to Sing Whitney Houston Covers and More

The sound of road construction is filling the streets around Ketchum. But Sun Valley Opera and Broadway is gearing up to “Fill the Seasons with Music!” with its SummerFest25.

Following the Trail of the Elusive Pyro Snake

Snakes aren’t everybody’s cup of tea. But even those who quake at the thought of a snake may be intrigued by Dallin Kohler’s take on the cold-blooded reptilian creatures.

Shoshone Was Once the Hub of South-Central Idaho

The town of Shoshone, 55 miles south of Sun Valley, was once the hub of South-Central Idaho. Even President Harry S Truman once spoke from the balcony of the McFall Hotel, which lay a stone’s throw from the railroad depot.

Summer Solstice Ponderings

Each year solstice arrives

Two Street Projects Are Almost in the Bag But Look What’s Coming

Commuters, rejoice!

Warm Springs Solstice Party to Be Followed by Summer Long Work Party

Does your pooch have a flair for fashion? Or, does it like being a clown?

Jazz in the Park to Fill Air with Easy Listening Music

The 23rd annual Jazz in the Park concert series kicks off Sunday with a Sun Valley Resort favorite musician. And it will run through July 27 with performers delivering classic jazz standards, Brazilian samba rhythms and Afro-Cuban jazz.

Sun Valley Tour de Force Cancelled

The 2025 Sun Valley Tour de Force has been canceled due to a sudden and unexpected loss of insurance.

Moana Challenges Us to Harness the Power that Lies Within

A young islander is crossing the reef in search of a better future for her countrymen. And 120 young Wood River Valley residents are going right along with her.

Sun Valley Brewfest and Raffle to Move into Ketchum Town Square

Hard ciders, Idaho wines and ready to drink cocktails with lower alcohol content than spirits and some beers will join more than 40 craft breweries at the 11th annual Sun Valley Brewfest on Saturday.

Four-Day Sawtooth Valley Gathering Starts Today

Stanley’s own Potato Mountain String Band will welcome musical acts from around the West this weekend for the 10th Annual Sawtooth Valley Gathering.

No Kings Rally Brings Out Community and Smiles

Just shy of 1,500 Wood River Valley residents came together this past Saturday to participate in one of more than 2,100 No Kings Rallies being held across the country. Each came touting signs about things they were concerned about, but the mood was light as they sang protest songs from the 1960s and took part in a light-hearted rollercoaster of “Yays” and “Boos,” depending on what the speakers were saying. See a snippet of the rally in today’s video shot by Liberty Films.

Pride Colors the Garden

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden never lacks for color, given the bi-colored columbine, lavender and other plants that make up its five specialty gardens.

Sun Valley Culinary Welcome Party to Feature Food-Inspired Live and Silent Auction Items

A “First Class New York Adventure,” complete with Dinner at Tatiana, lunch at Le Café Louis Vuitton, a $1000 gift certificate for shopping Louis Vuitton, first-class passage on United Airlines, three nights in a two-bedroom Chelsea apartment and more, is among the live auction items being auctioned off at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute’s Welcome Party this coming weekend.

Hagerman Fossil Beds Celebrates Fifty Years

A hillside above the Snake River interjected itself into the world’s conversation when a farmer discovered fossils dating back three million to four million years ago, spurring an archaeological dig and the subsequent designation of a national monument.

Sun Valley Forum to Include a Look at Bhutan’s Mindfulness City and Climate Change Work

A delegation from Bhutan and a renowned energy innovator whose company created the largest pipeline of clean energy projects in the United States will be among those taking part in the tenth Sun Valley Forum next week.

Thursday BAH at Dr. Tom Crais’s Office

Enjoy a Summer Time Social on the Lawn when Dr. Tom Crais and Copy & Print host a Business After Hours on Thursday.

Adrienne Haan Asks How They Could Burn Books and Ban Art and Music

When Adrienne Haan first began making historic presentations about the so-called Degenerate Music of Nazi Germany, she thought of her lectures as an interesting facet of history no one knew about.

New Library Exhibit Highlight ‘The Beauty of the Sketch’

The plein air watercolors of Ketchum artist Leslie Rego will be featured in a new exhibit at Ketchum’s Community Library through August 2025.

Community Library Debuts Splashy Colored Bookmobile

A girl reading a book in the mountains above a house made of a book and a paddler in a lake ringed by deer, foxes, a river, trees and flowers has begun making the rounds of the Wood River Valley, courtesy of The Community Library’s new state-of-the-art Bookmobile.

Rallygoers Protest a ‘Mad King’

Nearly 1,500 Wood River Valley residents turned out Saturday morning at Hailey’s Hop Porter Park to protest America’s slide towards authoritarianism.

We Don’t Need Kings-We Need Each Other

Editor’s Note: Eye on Sun Valley had multiple requests to reprint the powerful poetic speech that Kim Vilcapoma Aranda, a Flourish Foundation Compassionate Leaders program coordinator, delivered at Saturday’s No Kings Rally in Hailey:

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Holds Open House for Potential Chefs

The Sun Valley Culinary Institute is holding an open house on Wednesday for candidates for its one-year Professional Program for September 2025-26. Enrollment is now open for the program, which is aimed at those interested in a career in the culinary arts.