Sun Valley Residents Send Five Thousand Cookies and a Flag to USS Idaho Christening

Vietnam Army Veteran Bill Potter reveled as a thousand-pound bell from the USS Idaho BB42, a battleship that played a central role in the Battle of Iwo Jima, was transported across the country, along with 5,000 frozen chocolate chip cookie pucks that Bigwood Bread Bakery’s George Gallgher had donated.

Ham Radio Workshop Offered

The Hailey Public Library will host a free ham radio workshop with Joe Yelda, a three-decade certified ham radio operator and Wood River Amateur Radio club officer, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2.

Meet the USS Idaho

The U.S. Navy released this video of the new USS Idaho submarine.

Sun Valley Residents Send Five Thousand Cookies and a Flag to USS Idaho Christening

Vietnam Army Veteran Bill Potter reveled as a thousand-pound bell from the USS Idaho BB42, a battleship that played a central role in the Battle of Iwo Jima, was transported across the country, along with 5,000 frozen chocolate chip cookie pucks that Bigwood Bread Bakery’s George Gallgher had donated.

Ham Radio Workshop Offered

The Hailey Public Library will host a free ham radio workshop with Joe Yelda, a three-decade certified ham radio operator and Wood River Amateur Radio club officer, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2.

Meet the USS Idaho

The U.S. Navy released this video of the new USS Idaho submarine.

Wood River Valley Teens Make Fashion Statement

Kalea Mitma, a seventh grader at Wood River Middle School, took to the runway this past Saturday dressed as a fully accessorized clown, layered in ties of every color and pattern over layers of blouses and skirts.

Eugene Onegin to be Screened from Metropolitan Opera

Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” will be screened Saturday as the next to the last Metropolitan Opera live simulcast MetHD of the season.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration Promises Fun for the Entire Family

Grupo Tremendo will bring the music and talented dancers will share folklorico dances at Saturday’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Hailey.

Mother of Exiles Lands Sage School Second Place in Statewide Contest

A Sage School student who has already had several pieces of artwork exhibited at the Friedman Memorial Airport was recently awarded second place in a statewide competition.

Kentucky Derby Party to Benefit Underfunded Animal Shelters

Don your derby hat and raise your mint julep high.

Minuteman Press to Hold Grand Reopening

Minuteman Press will hold its grand re-opening from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 1, at 312 S. Main St., in Hailey.

Footlight Dance Centre Passes the Torch After 41 Years

MacKenzie King was two years old when she donned her mother's scarves and began performing interpretive dances for the neighbors on her driveway.

Footlight Dance to Perform Hansel and Gretel

This year’s seniors at Footlight Dance danced the roles of bread crumbs when Footlight Dance Centre last staged a performance of “Hansel & Gretel” in 2014.

Clean Sweep to Beautify the Wood River Valley

Thirty years of picking up trash.

A New Name and A New Vision-Wood River Rep Takes the Stage

It started with a phone call.

Lefty’s Bar and Grill to Host BAH

Lefty’s Bar & Grill will host this month’s Business After Hours on Thursday.

Sun Valley Figure Skaters Score Big at Crystalline Classic

The Sun Valley Figure Skating Club sent three talented skaters to California for the 2026 Crystalline Classic in Santa Rosa, Calif., this past weekend. All three skaters brought home medals under coach Natalia Zaitseva.

Ambulance Levy Aims to Keep Response within the Golden Window

Patrick McIntyre says Blaine County residents have a pretty good thing going. And he wants to keep it that way.

BCRD Offers Tacos and S’Mores on May Day Play Day

The Blaine County Recreation District is hosting May Day Play Day, a free family-friendly event, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Quigley Trails Park in Hailey.

SVSEF Alpine FIS Athletes Close Season at Big Sky

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Alpine FIS athletes wrapped up their competitive season at the FIS Elite Spring Series in Big Sky, Mont., this month, bringing the winter campaign full circle at the same venue where it began.

Red Barn Granola Cherry Brown Butter Blondie Bites

Sun Valley chef Julie LaFleur, who created a healthy, tasty Red Barn Granola and named it after Sun Valley’s iconic landmark, recently revisited Marie’s Kitchen to show Marie Gallo how to make Cherry Brown Butter Blondie Bites using her Cherry Brown Butter granola.

Learn About Camas and the Camas Prairie

Learn about the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe’s relationship with camas in a presentation Wednesday at The Community Library in Ketchum.

Curious Young Elk Find a Play Toy

A rubber horse toy garnered the curiosity of some inquisitive elk this week at Ted Waddell and Lynn Campion’s home north of Hailey.

Hailing St. Luke's New Sexual Assault Program with Penn State Survivors

It was fitting that some 50 Blaine County Commissioners, law enforcement officers, Advocates staff and hospital staff gathered in Hailey’s Hope Garden on a sunny spring morning this week.

Clint and Michelle Stennett Social to Showcase Democrat Candidates

The upcoming Clint & Michelle Stennett Social & Fundraiser will give the public a chance to hear from 12 leaders and candidates ranging from Ellie Gilbreath, who is running for Congress in the Second District, to two candidates running for coroner.

SVSEF Girls Help Team USA to Relay Win in International Competition

Mia Huey posted fifth-place finishes in slalom and giant slalom at the Whistler Cup held April 10-12.

Battle Over Books Takes WRMS Teams to the Finals

It sounded like a sci-fi horror movie with the Seagulls Vengeful Awakening facing off against the Brilliant Blondes.

ICL to Look at Implications of Data Centers in Idaho

Learn about data centers and their implications for Idaho Monday night when Idaho Conservation League’s Josh Johnson present s“The Dark Side of Data Centers.”

Wild West Days to Offer a New Era of Heritage Education in Blaine County

History is moving out of the textbook and onto the lawn. From May 18–20, Hailey Elementary will host the debut of Wild West Days, an immersive, community-wide initiative designed to transform Idaho’s heritage into a hands-on experience for every fourth grader in the county.

Tiny Art Show Demonstrates Children’s Creativity

In the foyer of The Community Library sits an array of tiny art.

Dia Del Nino Offers Free Family Fun

Bouncy houses, folk dancing and taco pizza will be on tap Sunday, April 26, for Dia Del Nino Children Day.

Blood Drive to Honor Higher Ground Volunteer

Got blood? Higher Ground is asking for you to give it away.

Earth Day Fest to Include Fun Run, Fix It Clinics and Thrift Fashion Show

Elizabeth Jeffrey has a dream of Fix It Clinics taking place throughout the year in the Wood River Valley.

Liberty Theatre Company to Reveal New Name, New Season

Say goodbye to The Liberty Theatre Company.

Teens Create Imaginative Outfits for Earth Day Thrift Store Fashion Show

Wood River Valley teens will turn the Hailey Town Center West into a Parisian runway on Saturday when they present their creative fashions in the third annual Earth Day Thrift Store Fashion Show.

Six Reins Lets Horses Teach Girls Gratitude, Boundary Setting and More

Kristy Wood held blindfolds in hand as she addressed six girls standing in the arena at Swiftsure Therapeutic Ranch.

Sexual Assault Awareness Event Takes Place Today

Wood River Valley residents are invited to wear denim for a Proclamation Reading regarding Sexual Assault Awareness Month today.

Hemingway Teacher Returning to NASA Space Center

Hemingway STEAM School Tech Teacher Scott Slonim is returning to NASA Space Center.

Reimagining the Bullion Street Bridge

Story Sharp is a senior at Wood River High School, but she has a vision for Hailey’s Bullion Street Bridge that would undoubtedly garner the same acclaim as the uniquely designed Bow Bridge a short distance away.

Sun Valley Culinary Institute to Hold Open House for Prospective Students

The Sun Valley Culinary Institute will hold an Open House on Tuesday as it begins accepting applications for its One-Year Professional Program starting in September.

Earth Day Cleanup on Bike Path

Blaine County Recreation District is encouraging Wood River Valley residents to celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, by picking up trash along the 20-plus mile Wood River Trail, also known as the bike path.

Dang’s Thai Red Curry Chicken

Dang Chanthasuthisombot, who owns Dang’s Thai Cuisine and Mr. Dee’s in Hailey joins Marie Gallo in her kitchen to share his recipe for  Thai Red Curry Chicken in today’s Eye on Sun Valley video.

Save the Constitution Escape Room Fundraiser to Fund Student Trip to DC

The Founding Fathers need you. Or, perhaps more accurately, the fifth-graders of the Wood River Valley.

National Library Week Events include Button Making and a Raffle

Celebrate National Library Week with “I Love My Library” Events for all ages.

Ruby Wants to Be America’s Favorite Student

If the world was made up of doors, you’d find Ruby Rager checking behind each one.

George Inviting Friends with Paws to His Birthday Paw-ty

Awooooooo! George, the mascot at J. McLaughlin, will celebrate his third birthday today. And he’s inviting old and new furry friends to his birthday paw-ty.

Town Hall Focuses on Ambulance and Library Levies

Learn about the ambulance and library measures that will be on the May 19 ballot on Sunday when the Blaine County Democrats host a Town Hall on the subject.

Soldier Mountain Manager and Snowboard Advocates Passes Away

Paul Prince Alden, former general manager at Soldier Mountain Ski area and one of the key behind-the-scenes architects of competitive snowboarding in North America, died on April 9, 2026. He was 89.

Top Dog Underdog is Intense, Funny, Even Poetic

Audiences are getting a lesson in brotherly love, hustling and the struggle to rise above in “Top Dog/Underdog,” the Pulitzer Prize winning play currently running at The Spot.

Pie and Politics Forum to Introduce Republican Candidates

Blaine County Republicans are hosting a Pie & Politics forum to give county residents a chance to meet county, district and state Republican candidates.

Goldilocks Musical Offers a Twist on Familiar Story

Dozens of preschoolers sitting on the floor at the Church of the Big Wood shouted a warning as Goldy Locks happened upon a cottage in the woods.

City of Ketchum Hosts Open House on Land Use Today

The City of Ketchum will host a public open house and listening session from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, inviting residents, business owners, and stakeholders to discuss proposed land use updates before draft code is prepared for adoption.

Native Plant Enthusiasts Host Wildflower Expedition at Sheep Bridge

With trails forecast to dry up after a wet, wet week, we can happily get back to the business of searching out wildflowers.

Baldy Bash Celebrates the End of a Warm Ski Year

Bald Mountain officially closed for the winter of 2025/26 on Sunday, April 12, bringing an end to a challenging yet successful season for the Sun Valley Company.

Go Behind the Scenes at the Gold Mine

Kristine Bretall will take you behind the scenes at the Gold Mine, now in its 71st year, during her History Half Hour at the Museum on Thursday, April 16.

St. Luke’s Wood River Now Offers Automated Breast Ultrasound

St. Luke’s Wood River is expanding access to advanced breast cancer screening with the addition of automated breast ultrasound (ABUS), a supplemental screening option designed to improve cancer detection for patients with dense breast tissue.

Preparing Students for Real Life Beyond Tests

Ted Dintersmith learned to use a slide rule in 1966. For six decades since, he's watched technology grow exponentially while American schools remained frozen in time.

Shoshoni Trails and Hunting Traditions Focus of Wednesday Talk

Salmon- born-and-raised Leo Arriwite will share the oral history tradition of the Northern Shoshoni people of Central Idaho, Northern Western Wyoming and Southwestern Montana at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at The Community Library in Ketchum.

Dark Sky Drinks to Toast International Dark Sky Week

Raise a toast to Sun Valley’s dark sky with a special “Dark Sky Drink” this week.

Building Brains to Help Youth

Lindsey Emmer smiled as she drew a Life Experience card that said her child had received parental leave for newborns so the parents could tend to its every need for the first months of its life. Stephanie Ernst followed that up with a card noting that that the parents had found a supportive caregiver.

100 Men Who Care to Consider Three Nonprofits on Tuesday

100 Men Who Care will consider nonprofits representing the arts and the needs of immigrants when they meet on Tuesday

City of Ketchum Terminates Partnership with Blaine County Sheriff’s Department

The Ketchum City Council elected Thursday night to reestablish its own police department rather than approve a new contract with the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office.

Steer’s Head and Nine Leaf Biscuitroot Popping Up

Spring has sprung and, with it, tiny wildflowers poking their heads up through the ground.  Lisa Horton takes us to a hillside near Craters of the Moon in today’s Eye on Sun Valley video where we learn about such flowers as Anderson’s Buttercup, the Nine Leaf Biscuitroot, Lithophragma Bulbosa, Mustard and Steer’s Head, a pinkish flower that looks like the head of a longhorn. Early bloomers, they are spring’s gift to us following winter.

Jane Throws Herself a Going Away Party

Jane Drussel will commemorate four decades of supplying the valley with art and office supplies and party novelties with Jane’s Going Away Party on Tuesday.

Spring Fling at Grand Targhee Tests SVSEF Skier Skills

Three Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Alpine U12 and U14 athletes climbed the podium in the IMD Spring Fling this past week.

SVMoA Could Triple Its Exhibition and Class Space with New Building

Jennifer Wells Green could barely contain her excitement as she walked through the former Idaho BioScience Building, envisioning what its transformation into the Sun Valley Museum of Arts could mean.

Battle of the Books Tournament to Take Place Today

Book-related trivia will abound in Sun Valley today as the Sun Valley Community School hosts this year’s Region 4 Middle School Battle of the Books Tournament.

Candidate Forum to be Followed by Forum on Ambulance, Library Ballot Initiatives

The Blaine County Democrats will host a Democratic primary candidate forum at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, at Town Center West, 116 S. River St., Hailey.

Baldy Challenge Reframes the Concept of a Ski Bum

As the ski season winds down at Sun Valley, many skiers are reveling in having earned their 100-day pins for skiing 100 days or more.

Adult Prom to Benefit Students at The Space

Step back into your prom dress and tux when The Space throws its second annual Adult Prom—Forever Young on Friday, April 24.

Grange Hosts Contra Dance

Strings Attached will fiddle away as Quin calls the dance steps during a Community Contra Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Upper Big Wood River Grange in Hailey.

Wood River Women’s Foundation Supports New Bridge at Fox Creek and More

The Wood River Women’s Foundation has awarded $315,944 to projects funding playground equipment for the children of Carey, the support of a bilingual dentist in Bellevue and new mammogram equipment for women with dense tissue in their breasts.

Reimagining John Wesley Powell’s Trip Down the Colorado River

As a child Jaclyn Backhaus wanted to see others like her in the roles of the explorers who fanned out westward across America.

Baldy Bluebird Music Festival Ropes in Brothers Osborne and Chase Rice

The Grammy Award-winning duo Brothers Osborne will invite you to “Stay a Little Longer” at the third annual Baldy Bluebird Music Festival over the July Fourth holiday.

The Listening Gallery to Provide Art for the Eyes and Music for the Soul

Ernie Trevino grew up listening to his father’s vinyl collection.

Brain Architecture Game to Teach About Building Children’s Brains

Take part in a Game Night exploring Child Development from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight.

Trout Unlimited Invites You to Ask Questions About the River Tonight

Learn about local river advocacy and how land use decisions affecting the Big Wood River and its trout are made tonight at The Argyros.

Wood River Women’s Foundation Praised for Impact in Valley

Members of the Wood River Women’s Foundation cast their final votes for those who will receive 2026 grants on Monday.

Skills for Success Program to Help Men and Women Advance Careers

Want to get a job? Keep a job? Build a career for a better future?

Easter Eggs Vanish in a Whiff

It’s safe to assume the Easter Bunny spent all night lovingly placing more than 8,000 Easter eggs filled with various candies around the Duck Pond in front of Sun Valley Resort’s Challenger Inn.

Topdog Underdog to Work Your Empathy Muscle

A contemporary look at the age-old lesson of Cain and Abel comes to life at The Spot this week when “Topdog/Underdog” takes the stage.

Wildfire Insurance Updates to Be Presented Wednesday

It’s no secret that Sun Valley-area residents are eying the upcoming summer nervously, thanks to dry conditions exacerbated by low snowpack and warmer than average temperatures.

Sun Valley Figure Skater Podiums in International Competition

Olivia Olson of the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club delivered an outstanding performance at the Unicorn Dance Trophy held March 27–30 in Hoorn, Netherlands.

Andrew Dunning’s Bobotie

When Ketchum caterer Andrew Dunning kayaked the Zambezi River, the fourth longest river in Africa, he discovered a moist, flavorful, inexpensive casserole called Bobotie

Wheat

“Truly, truly I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:24

Bottle Feed a Lamb Among the Book Stacks

Cuddle and bottle feed an adorable baby lamb between 9 and 11 a.m. Monday, April 6, at Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum.

Ketchum’s Contract with Blaine County Sheriff Up in the Air

On Monday morning Blaine County Sheriff Morgan Ballis invited members of the press to the sheriff’s office to meet the new Ketchum Chief of Police.

Explore the Ancient Relics of the Milky Way Tonight

Explore the “Ancient Relics of the Milky Way” on Saturday night when the Idaho Dark Sky Alliance and Hailey Public Library present another evening of stargazing and learning about our galaxy.

Drive to Ketchum Makes Drive to Twin Look Easy

It took me 1 hour 15 minutes to drive three miles to Ketchum on Thursday and Friday to indulge myself in some last turns on Bald Mountain as Sun Valley’s ski season winds down.

Sun Valley Resort Hosts Avalanche Dogs from Around the West

The sun was still making its way over the Pioneer Mountains as a couple dozen ski patrollers gathered on the River Run Plaza, their German shepherds, border collies and golden and labrador retrievers at their side.

Sip and Shop to Benefit Ketchum Community Dinner Curbside

With Easter on the horizon, J. McLaughlin is hosting an afternoon of sips and spring shopping to benefit Ketchum Community Dinner Curbside.