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


Demi Moore to be Honored During Sun Valley Film Festival’s Winter Series
Demi Moore will be honored with the Sun Valley Film Festival’s Vision Award during its Winter Screening Series in early December.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Library Screens First Feature Film Made by Native Americans
The Hailey Public Library will celebrate Native American Heritage Month this week with a free screening of a movie filmed in part at the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Study to Examine How to Prevent Wildlife Collisions as Highway 75 Expands
The Wood River Land Trust is commissioning a road ecology team to assess the site-specific benefits and costs of various measures capable of reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions on Highway 75.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Culinary Institute Students Sport Impressive Resumes
Suzy and Garry Pearson raised the coffee cups to their lips as they settled back in their chairs at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Young Black Bear Euthanized After Attempted Burglary
A hundred-pound yearling black bear was euthanized in Hailey this past week after trying to get into a house, presumably in search of Haagen Dazs.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Letters from a General to Add to the Story of Ernest Hemingway
Learn about Ernest Hemingway’s friendship with U.S. Army Gen. Buck Lanham this coming Thursday at Ketchum’s Community library.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


St. Thomas Playhouse Unveils 2025 Season
Daddy Warbucks is returning to Sun Valley.
Monday, November 18, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Pray for Snow Party Pays Off for Sun Valley Resort
A large blowup elephant loomed above the patio outside River Run Lodge Saturday night as dozens of people dressed in vintage ski wear filed in to Sun Valley Resort’s Pray for Snow Party.
Monday, November 18, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Mental Well-Being Initiative Receives Grant
The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust has donated $58,675 to the Blaine County Mental Well-Being Initiative.
Monday, November 18, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Roasted Brussels Sprouts Crostini and Gratitude Martini Perfect for Holidays
Stefani Holcomb has established herself as the Martini Marvel of Sun Valley, thanks to the endless variety of flavorful martinis she concocts for patio parties. She’s also a crack wiz at creating tasty and healthy appetizers to accompany them.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


WRHS Drama Students Offer Free Show of Musical and Drama Numbers
Eleven Wood River High School students are taking part in a free showcase of musical solos and ensembles, an original serious piece, pantomime and more Tuesday through Thursday.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation Funds Mental Health Initiatives
An online therapy program designed for Spanish speakers. More scholarship money for counseling. More money for the Flourish Foundation to address depression among children in the Wood River Valley.
Sunday, November 17, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Resort Readies for World Cup Finals 85 Years After the Harriman Cup
In October 2024, a delegation from the F.I.S. and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the country’s national governing body for skiing and snowboarding, gave final approval for Sun Valley Resort to host the Audi F.I.S. Ski World Cup Finals March 22-27, 2025.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Bluebird Village Gets Thumbs Up Reviews from Tourgoers
The spacious balcony patio of Bluebird Village looking out onto Bald Mountain ski area sports several features that resemble hot tubs.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Wood River Farmers Market Moves Indoors
Becky and Kylie Klimes sell natural products ranging from the soap and laundry detergent they make from their hogs to bacon, Italian sausage and chicken.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Saint Alphonsus Ski and Trauma Attendees Learn Backcountry Rescue and of Childhood Dangers
The woman in the puppy dog ski underwear lay moaning on the grass outside the Sun Valley Inn. Reportedly, she and her ski partner, who lay 10 feet away, had been caught in an avalanche.
Friday, November 15, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Johnny Was Sports California Cool
Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw and others cut the ribbon this week on the first of the stores to open in the new building at 5th and Main where Formula Sports used to be.
Friday, November 15, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Alliance of Idaho Receives Match Challenge to Help with Immigration Questions
The Alliance of Idaho has received a matching donation to help immigrants in the Wood River Valley try to process their applications before the new administration takes over.
Friday, November 15, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Experts Say Quality Childcare Needed to Give Youngsters a Head Start
In six years as principal of Hailey Elementary, Stephanie Wallace has never seen so many young students entering her school without the skills for success as she did this year.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Battle of the Bands to Showcase Local Talent and Win Money for Nonprofits
Dr. Tom Archie’s Doghaus will be playing for The Advocates. Secuestrado will play for Higher Ground.
Thursday, November 14, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Pray for Snow Party to Benefit Hunger Coalition and Shoshone Project
STORY AND PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK
Thursday, November 14, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Far and Wise Kindergarteners Will Surprise You with Their Vocabulary
They’re kindergarteners, but they can tell you what “nocturnal” means.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Culinary Institute Students to Curate Pop-Up Luncheon
The Sun Valley Culinary institute’s third class of student chefs will prepare a Bistro 211 Student Pop-Up Luncheon on Friday.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Cutting the Ribbon on Buttercup Road
After three months of being closed for road construction, Buttercup Road reopened only to be closed again.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Haley Cutler Pitches World Cup Finals to Sun Valley Crowd
Haley Cutler raced in Chile this summer as part of her training for her upcoming World Cup races. But her sights are set on the 2025 Alpine World Cup Finals being held on her home turf in Sun Valley March 20-27, 2025.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Friedman Memorial Airport to Host Artists Reception on Wednesday
Check out the new art at Friedman Memorial Airport when Sun Airport Art Committee throws an Opening Reception on Wednesday evening.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Veterans Honored with Song, Posters and Burgers
A little fifth-grader from Bellevue Elementary belted out “America” as a stream of cars rolled past a barbecue line set up at the Senior Connection.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Cole Petrie Brings Navy SEAL Experience to Higher Ground
As a former Navy SEAL officer, Cole Petrie understands the “band of brothers” mentality that exists between service men and women who have had one another’s back during conflict.
Monday, November 11, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Wall of Honor and Film to Honor Veterans
The Wood River Museum of History and Culture is exhibiting a “Wall of Honor” from Tuesday, Nov. 12, to Friday, Nov. 22, to recognize U.S. veterans who put their lives on the line to serve the country.
Monday, November 11, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Couple to Recount Mexico to New Zealand Sailing Trip Using Ham Radio
Learn all about ham radios and why they work when everything else fails in a 2-part series starting with So, You Want to be a Ham Radio Operator?
Monday, November 11, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Morgan Buckert’s Boots Are Made for Walking-And Looking
Morgan Buckert wears her award-winning art on her feet, celebrating a 150-year-old tradition dating back to the Chisholm Trail.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Childcare Presentation to Focus on Challenges and Solutions
Learn about the ongoing struggles to provide early childhood care and learning on Tuesday when the Spur Community Foundation presents a panel discussion titled “Hidden Crisis—Early Childhood Learning & Local Childcare.”
Sunday, November 10, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Realtors Tackle Affordable Housing
Realtors, brokers, buyers and sellers are making an impact on the lack of workforce housing in Blaine County one transaction at a time.
Sunday, November 10, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Dia de Los Muertos Celebration Revolves Around Tamales, Mariachi Music and Dance
Revel in the color of Dia de los Muertos in this video that John P. Marsh shot for Eye on Sun Valley at the Sun Valley Museum of Art’s annual celebration at The Hunger Coalition. Dia de los Muertos, held this past weekend, honors one’s ancestors.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Indoor Farmers’ Market Kicks Off Today
The Wood River Farmers’ Market is moving indoors for the winter for the second year in a row.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ron Taylor Rides Campaign of Optimism to Second Term
District 26 Sen. Ron Taylo learned that he has retained his seat in the Idaho Legislature after some late ballot counting.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


YMCA is Desperate for Lifeguards
When Bruce Shahbaz retired to Sun Valley following a 23-year career as an army medic in 2020, the Wood River Community YMCA became his foundation for meeting people and building community.
Friday, November 8, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Mustard to Celebrate 40 Years of Mustard Tonight
The new owners of Sun Valley Mustard will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their company with a party from 4 to 6 p.m. today—Friday, Nov. 8—at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute in Ketchum.
Friday, November 8, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Croney Cove European Market Runs This Weekend
Revel in a curated collection of treasure from around the world during the Croney Cove European Market being held this weekend.
Friday, November 8, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


ARCH Recognizes That 911 Should Not be a Long-Distance Call
In early August Blaine County School District employees eagerly moved into four 3-bedroom homes and a studio apartment built for them across the street from Hailey’s Hop Porter Park.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


ARCH to Hold Ribbon Cutting on New Townhomes
Shelly Boettger leaned on the Formica countertop in one of the new Sunny Gulch townhomes in the Sunbeam subdivision of Hailey. The townhouse was just two weeks away from being available for occupancy, and only last-minute caulking, electrical wiring and other details remained.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Unstoppable Tells Story of Inspirational Wrestler
See the inspiring true story of a young man born with one leg whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams when Sun Valley Film Festival presents “Unstoppable” tonight.
Thursday, November 7, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Morgan Ballis Wins Sheriff Bid While Blaine County Legislators Fall
Morgan Ballis handily won the bid to become Blaine County Sheriff, and Ketchum residents approved a bill creating a valley-wide fire and EMS consolidation.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Adam Johnson to Discuss His Futuristic Flights of Fancy
Adam Johnson won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his novel “The Orphan’s Son,” which revolves around a model citizen who was raised in a North Korean orphanage where he defers to his father, the orphanage’s master.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Author Evette Davis to Discuss Blurry Lines Between Fact and Fiction in Contemporary Politics
Parttime Sun Valley resident Evette Davis has penned a tale of a group of supernatural beings who interfere in politics to help protect humanity.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Blazing Pumpkins Lights Up the Night
A candy corn halo, things that go bump in the night… Check out this captivating video of Swiftsure Ranch’s 2024 Blazing Pumpkins that John P. Marsh did for Eye on Sun Valley. Marsh owns the documentary production company Liberty Films, which focuses on Idaho Americana.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Mamma Mia Reminds Us of the Magic of Love and Moments That Matter
Feeling a nip in the air? No worries.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Little Training Required to be an Elected Official
Those who run government, more often than not, are not professionally trained to do the job but, rather, they are elected or appointed. Experience comes from time on the job.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Hailey Man Writes Thousands of Postcards to Get Out the Vote
It’s a wonder that Bob Brock doesn’t have writer’s cramp.
Monday, November 4, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Bent Compass to Look at How War Shifts One’s Concept of Normal
“Bent Compass” began with some samples of MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) that Colin Sesek brought to the dressing room of Neil Brookshire while the two were working on an Idaho Shakespeare Festival production of “Much Ado About Nothing.”
Monday, November 4, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Paddy Mcllvoy to Share Epic Alaskan Fishing Tales
Backwoods Mountain Sports owner Paddy Mcllvoy will tell of his fishing adventures in the Alaskan Wilderness in a presentation called “Packrafts and Spey Casts.”
Monday, November 4, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Carole King Tells Marchers to Exhale Optimism
The late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was there. So was singer and activist Carole King.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Halloween Hoopla Brings Out Sharks and Quarter Pounders
Children hoping to score a treat from Valley Tile and Floor this year had to summon their courage as they had to reach inside the open mouth of a crocodile baring its teeth. Some were brave enough to do so. Others found ways to circumnavigate around the plastic croc’s head to reach inside the blue tin bucket for a lollipop.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Every Brilliant Thing Showcases Community
“Every Brilliant Thing,” which is taking the stage at The Spot through today, makes life worth living. Not so much because of the play itself but because of the community it creates.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Skeletons on Skis Turn Out for American Legion’s Trunk or Treat
Ketchum firefighters Ash Bhatnagar and Kat Penberthy opened the rear doors of the Ketchum Fire District ambulance Thursday evening after pulling up to the parking lot of Ketchum’s American Legion Hall.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Jack Nelsen Touts Local Control While Chris Hansen Runs for His Sons
As the new kid on the legislative block, Chris Hansen brought a welcomed levity to the Pizza and Politics debate offered last week at Mountain Humane.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ketchum Merchants Get Double the Trick or Treaters on Halloween
Grumpy’s beer schooners have always been known for their bigness. But one topped out at 6 feet on Halloween night.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Hailey Halloween House Celebrates the Joy of Creativity
A 12-foot-ball alien stands guard at the door at 1331 Northridge Drive. Witches hang on trees and point the way to the beckoning door.
Friday, November 1, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Wood River Orchestra Salutes Fall and Mendelssohn
Enjoy “Autumn Leaves”—without having to rake them—when the Wood River Orchestra presents a free concert Sunday afternoon.
Friday, November 1, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Knit That Hat Now That Winter’s Back
With cold weather settling in, knitting is off the backburner.
Friday, November 1, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Figure Skaters to Join Scott Hamilton in Fight Against Cancer
Eleven-year-old Valentina Holman will miss Halloween and a chance to dress up as a cowgirl in her quest to collect Twix bars this year.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ned Burns and Mike Pohanka Meet Again in Fight for Legislative Seat
Ned Burns and Mike Pohanka have faced each other om a contest for the District 26 Seat A in the Idaho Houe before. Burns won by 37 votes in 2022 or a margin of 0.1 percent
Thursday, October 31, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ratified to Shine Spotlight on the Equal Rights Amendment
Two free showings of the movie “Ratified” will be offered Saturday and Sunday at The Liberty Theater in Hailey.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Bear Cub Travels Far to See Why So Many Tourists Come to Sun Valley
The Wood River Valley Chamber must be doing an exceptionally good job of attracting visitors and new residents.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Women’s March to Hit Streets of Ketchum
Women in the Wood River Valley signal that they are ready to take up signs and march again, it having been a few years since the last Women’s March in Ketchum.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


After the Fall Equinox
Earth spins on its axis
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Caritas Chorale Serves Up Some Surprises During its Halloween Concert
Andrew Schiers provided a tutorial, offering the dance steps to “The Time Warp.” And Mary Kaiser carried the night with her scream—or screams.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Community Library to Toast Its Statewide Award with Cake
The Community Library is celebrating its new Idaho Library of the Year Award with cake!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ron Taylor Laurie Lickley and Kala Tate Vie for Senate Seat
Laurie Lickley presented herself as the only candidate who can move the needle since she represents the majority party. Ron Taylor pledged to continue to advocate for better education funding and women’s reproductive freedom. And Kala Tate held herself out as someone who is uncompromising on numerous issues.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ballet Idaho to Include an Experiment in Saturday’s Show
“The Nutcracker” is the reason—and will always be the reason—that dance companies can stage a season’s worth of dance performances, says Ballet Idaho’s artistic director Garrett Anderson.
Monday, October 28, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Mary Puppins and Shih Tzu Friends Looking for a Home
Mary Puppins is ready to find a new home.
Monday, October 28, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ketchum Firefighters Flip Pancakes as They Discuss Ballot Initiative
The smell of freshly flipped pancakes and sausage wafted from the Ketchum fire house to Rotary Park Saturday morning.
Monday, October 28, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Every Brilliant Thing Reminds Us to Be Grateful
Duck pancakes with hoisin sauce. Christopher Walken’s hair. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out of your nose. Ice cream. People falling over.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Halloween on Ice Offers Free Skating
Free skating and skate rental will be offered today during Halloween on Ice.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Charles Brandt’s Days Recounting Mafia Stories Come to an End
Charles Brandt, whose non-fiction book was made into “The Irishman” starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Morgan Ballis Debates an Empty Chair
Blaine County Sheriff candidate Morgan Ballis strode into Mountain Humane Thursday night prepared to debate. But two hours later, when it came time for him to debate, he was faced with an empty chair, a placard on the table in front reading “Aaron Hughston.”
Saturday, October 26, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Author Pam Houston to Explore the History of Abortion and Its Impact
Author Pam Houston will explore the history of abortion in the United States and how it interconnects with her own life when she discusses her new book “Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood and Freedom” at Ketchum’s Community Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Youth Hockey Bantams Have Promising Start to the Season
The season kicked off a little early this year for Sun Valley Youth Hockey’s (SVYH) Bantam or U14 A team, and it did so in style.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Geegee Lowe Helped Grow the Hailey Library from a Collection of Westerns
Geegee Lowe won’t need to go to the gym this weekend. She’s doing plenty of heavy lifting as she sorts and shelves books for the Friends of the Hailey Public Library Book and Bake Sale today through Saturday at Hailey Town Center West.
Friday, October 25, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Contra Dance Welcomes Young and Old
Do-si-do tonight when the Upper big Wood River Grange presents a Contra Dance.
Friday, October 25, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


St. Luke’s Honored by AMA for Efforts to Reduce Burnout
St. Luke’s Health System has been honored for promoting well-being and reducing burnout among its staff.
Friday, October 25, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Celebrating Family Through a Mountain of Symbols
The calendar said late October, but Mesoamerican art historian Fonda Portales approached the table in The Hunger Coalition with what looked to be wrapped Christmas presents in her arms.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Memory Collages Honor Family
Marianna Jimenez Edwards’ grandfather spent his life in Mexico, never coming to the United States. Elissa Kline’s mother was born in Romania but fled to Israel during World War II, eventually marrying and coming to New York City, then Los Angeles.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Horoscope Examines Young People’s Search for Meaning
Twelve characters. Twelve scenes. Twelve months of the year. Such is the setting for Rajiv Joeph’s new play revolving around 20-somethings searching for meaning beyond their current orbit.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Jazz Party Scrolls Through Bumblebee Trumpet Antics and More
Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Ketchum Merchants to Join in Halloween Fun
Hailey has long had Halloween Hoopla, with merchants enticing youngsters to fetch Twix candy bars and more out of their cauldrons lining the streets.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Announces 48th Annual Wild Game Dinner
Tickets are on sale for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Wild Game Dinner presented by Northside Capital Management.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 \| Read Full Story.


In Defiance of Silence Tells of Idahoans’ Stories of Abortion
In March a dozen men and women sat down around a table in the Wood River Valley and penned personal stories concerning abortion. As they did, others throughout Idaho were doing the same thing.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 \| Read Full Story.