Skip to main content
Home
News
  • Sun Valley
  • Ketchum
  • Hailey
  • Carey
  • Bellevue
  • Cops/Courts
  • Blaine County
  • State/Regional
  • Health
  • Environment
  • Recreation
  • Education
  • Business
  • Elections
  • Transportation
  • Briefs
  • Archives
  • Submit News Tip
  • Legal Notices
  • Coronavirus Info
Wood River Journal
  • Features
  • Valley People
  • News of Record
  • Obituaries
  • Mountain Town News
  • Special Section
  • Community
  • Best of the Valley
Arts & Events
  • Arts
  • Music
  • Events
  • Around Town
Sports
  • High School
  • Mountain Sports
  • Sports Summary
  • Sports Extras
Opinion
  • Editorials
  • Guest Opinions
  • Letters to Editor
  • Cartoon
  • Weekly Poll
Classifieds
  • Classified Listings
  • Submit an Ad
  • Advertising Rates
Advertise
  • Printed Advertising Rates
  • Online Advertising Rates
  • Request Information
Calendar
  • Calendar Listings
  • Submit an Event
Obituaries
  • Read Obituaries
  • Submit an Obituary
Area Guides
Area History
Real Estate Guide
Best of the Valley
  • Results
  • E-edition
  • Printable posters for your window (color)
  • Printable poster for your window (b&w)
Subscribe
e-Edition
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
  • e-Edition
  • Submit
    • Sign Up
    • Log In
    • Dashboard
    • Logout
      • My Account
      • Dashboard
      • Profile
      • Saved items
      • Logout
    • 27°
      • Sun Valley, ID (83353)

        Today

        Clear to partly cloudy. Low 16F. Winds light and variable..

        Tonight

        Clear to partly cloudy. Low 16F. Winds light and variable.

        Updated: February 3, 2023 @ 7:58 pm

      • Full Forecast
    • Home
    • News
      • Sun Valley
      • Ketchum
      • Hailey
      • Carey
      • Bellevue
      • Cops/Courts
      • Blaine County
      • State/Regional
      • Health
      • Environment
      • Recreation
      • Education
      • Business
      • Elections
      • Transportation
      • Briefs
      • Archives
      • Submit News Tip
      • Legal Notices
      • Coronavirus Info
    • Wood River Journal
      • Features
      • Valley People
      • News of Record
      • Obituaries
      • Mountain Town News
      • Special Section
      • Community
      • Best of the Valley
    • Arts & Events
      • Arts
      • Music
      • Events
      • Around Town
    • Sports
      • High School
      • Mountain Sports
      • Sports Summary
      • Sports Extras
    • Opinion
      • Editorials
      • Guest Opinions
      • Letters to Editor
      • Cartoon
      • Weekly Poll
    • Classifieds
      • Classified Listings
      • Submit an Ad
      • Advertising Rates
    • Advertise
      • Printed Advertising Rates
      • Online Advertising Rates
      • Request Information
    • Calendar
      • Calendar Listings
      • Submit an Event
    • Obituaries
      • Read Obituaries
      • Submit an Obituary
    • Area Guides
    • Area History
    • Real Estate Guide
    • Best of the Valley
      • Results
      • E-edition
      • Printable posters for your window (color)
      • Printable poster for your window (b&w)
    • Subscribe
    • e-Edition
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    Welcome, Guest
    • Sign Up
    • Log In
    • Dashboard
    • Logout
    • My Account
      • My Account
      • Dashboard
      • Profile
      • Saved items
      • Logout

    Serving Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue and Carey

    February 3, 2023

    Lipscomb pitcher Buxton gets ASUN pitching nod
    Sports

    Lipscomb pitcher Buxton gets ASUN pitching nod

    • Apr 20, 2022

    Lipscomb University redshirt sophomore Ike Buxton of Ketchum was named ASUN Conference “Pitcher of the Week” on April 11 for his work on behal… Read moreLipscomb pitcher Buxton gets ASUN pitching nod

    Sports Summary: SVSEF Skier is National Champion
    Sports

    Sports Summary: SVSEF Skier is National Champion

    • Apr 20, 2022

    SVSEF skier is national champion Read moreSports Summary: SVSEF Skier is National Champion

    +2
    Sawtooth Avalanche Report
    Sports

    Sawtooth Avalanche Report

    • Apr 1, 2022

    We find ourselves coming off a heatwave that broke temperature records in the valleys and pushed mountain temperatures into the 50s for days o… Read moreSawtooth Avalanche Report

    Sports Summary: Wood River baseball opens with a sweep
    Sports

    Sports Summary: Wood River baseball opens with a sweep

    • Mar 23, 2022

    On Saturday, the Wood River High School varsity baseball team picked up its first two wins of the season in a doubleheader against Caldwell, w… Read moreSports Summary: Wood River baseball opens with a sweep

    Buxton pitches Lipscomb to weekend sweep at Nashville
    Sports

    Buxton pitches Lipscomb to weekend sweep at Nashville

    • Mar 11, 2022

    With his sinker working effectively, Lipscomb University redshirt sophomore righty Ike Buxton of Ketchum earned his first pitching win of the … Read moreBuxton pitches Lipscomb to weekend sweep at Nashville

    +3
    Carey wins keep coming for the boys
    Sports Summary

    Carey wins keep coming for the boys

    • Feb 11, 2022

    The Carey High School varsity boys basketball team are 12-1 in the last 13 games including a definitive win against Lighthouse Christian on Fe… Read moreCarey wins keep coming for the boys

    SVSEF Big Mountain skiers compete at IFSA Snowbird Regional Competition
    Sports

    SVSEF Big Mountain skiers compete at IFSA Snowbird Regional Competition

    • Feb 2, 2022

    A total of 22 big mountain skiers and riders from the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation competed in the International Free Skiers Associatio… Read moreSVSEF Big Mountain skiers compete at IFSA Snowbird Regional Competition

    +3
    Sports Summary
    Sports

    Sports Summary

    • Jan 14, 2022

      Read moreSports Summary

    +3
    Carey boys win New Plymouth Tournament
    Sports

    Carey boys win New Plymouth Tournament

    • Jan 12, 2022

      Read moreCarey boys win New Plymouth Tournament

    +3
    Avalanche Report
    Sports

    Avalanche Report

    • Jan 7, 2022

    We find ourselves at the end of another exciting week in our local world of snow. The tail end of our third extended storm event of the season… Read moreAvalanche Report

    Sports Summary

    Martinez named WRHS varsity boys basketball coach

    • Oct 13, 2021

    Wood River High School has hired Juan Martinez as its next varsity boys basketball head coach, Athletic Director Kevin Stilling has announced. Read moreMartinez named WRHS varsity boys basketball coach

    Sports Summary

    Drage leads Panthers at Clear Lake Classic

    • Oct 13, 2021

    Carey senior Ashton Drage took third overall for the boys cross-country race at the Clear Lake Classic at Clear Lake Country Club in Buhl on W… Read moreDrage leads Panthers at Clear Lake Classic

    Sports Summary

    WRHS cross-country at Burley Hope Run Invite

    • Oct 13, 2021

    The Wood River High School coed cross-country team competed in the Burley Hope Run Invite on Friday, Oct. 8 at Kasota Park in Heyburn. Read moreWRHS cross-country at Burley Hope Run Invite

    Sports Summary

    Rotarun Ski Swap this Saturday

    • Oct 13, 2021

    The annual Rotarun Ski Swap is back, and organizers are making the process easy and efficient for anyone looking to sell winter sports equipme… Read moreRotarun Ski Swap this Saturday

    WRHS volleyball picks up more wins, stays undefeated in  conference
    Sports Summary

    WRHS volleyball picks up more wins, stays undefeated in conference

    • Oct 6, 2021

    The Wood River High School varsity volleyball team picked up two more victories to remain undefeated in the Great Basin 7 Conference. Read moreWRHS volleyball picks up more wins, stays undefeated in conference

    Sports Summary

    Wood River cross-country competed at Dani Bates over weekend

    • Oct 6, 2021

    The Wood River High School cross-country team traveled to the Dani Bates Invitational at Canyon Springs Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 1. Read moreWood River cross-country competed at Dani Bates over weekend

    Sports Summary

    SVCS boys keep it rolling against Wendell, Gooding

    • Sep 29, 2021

    The Sun Valley Community School boys varsity soccer team collected wins against Wendell and Gooding last week. SVCS (12-1, 11-0 High Desert Co… Read moreSVCS boys keep it rolling against Wendell, Gooding

    Sports Summary

    SVCS girls soccer continues domination

    • Sep 29, 2021

    The Sun Valley Community School girls varsity soccer team racked up two more wins to go 10-3 overall and 9-1 in the High Desert Conference wit… Read moreSVCS girls soccer continues domination

    Sports Summary

    Carey volleyball gets a win over Hansen after losing to Dietrich

    • Sep 29, 2021

    The Carey Panther varsity volleyball team shutout the Hansen Huskies on Sept. 23 in straight games, 3-0. Scores of the match were 25-13, 25-23… Read moreCarey volleyball gets a win over Hansen after losing to Dietrich

    Sports Summary

    SVCS volleyball takes down Richfield, Hagerman

    • Sep 29, 2021

    The Sun Valley Community School varsity volleyball team beat both the Richfield Tigers and the Hagerman Pirates last week. Read moreSVCS volleyball takes down Richfield, Hagerman

    Sports Summary

    Registration now open for 49th annual Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour

    • Sep 22, 2021

    Registration for the 49th annual Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour is currently open. Read moreRegistration now open for 49th annual Zions Bank Boulder Mountain Tour

    Sports Summary

    Annual James Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for October

    • Sep 22, 2021

    The James Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at Sun Valley’s Trail Creek Golf Course with proceeds benefitting Woo… Read moreAnnual James Nelson Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for October

    Sports Summary

    Boise State hockey showcase comes to Campion Ice House in Hailey

    • Sep 22, 2021

    The Boise State University Men’s Hockey Club is scheduled to be a part of an 11-game schedule of the American Collegiate Hockey Association Di… Read moreBoise State hockey showcase comes to Campion Ice House in Hailey

    Sports Summary

    Registration now open for 43rd annual Baldy Hill Climb

    • Sep 8, 2021

    Online registration for the 43rd annual Baldy Hill Climb is currently open. The Hill Climb will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 7:30 a.m. It… Read moreRegistration now open for 43rd annual Baldy Hill Climb

    Sports Summary

    Sun Valley Youth Hockey to hold Bauer Program

    • Sep 8, 2021

    The Sun Valley Youth Hockey organization is partnering with Bauer Hockey to bring the First Shift Program to the Wood River Valley. The progra… Read moreSun Valley Youth Hockey to hold Bauer Program

    Submit Your News

    We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!

    Multimedia

    +17
    Winter on Silver Creek
    Gallery
    featured

    Winter on Silver Creek

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +10
    Baldy Banked Slalom
    Gallery
    featured

    Baldy Banked Slalom

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +22
    Sun Valley Suns vs. McCall Mountaineers
    Gallery
    featured

    Sun Valley Suns vs. McCall Mountaineers

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +89
    Best Pictures of 2022
    Gallery
    featured

    Best Pictures of 2022

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +9
    A Dollar Mountain Christmas Eve
    Gallery
    featured

    A Dollar Mountain Christmas Eve

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +24
    Christmas in Sun Valley
    Gallery
    featured

    Christmas in Sun Valley

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +46
    Wood River Basketball
    Gallery

    Wood River Basketball

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +35
    Sun Valley Youth Hockey Drop Puck On Season
    Gallery

    Sun Valley Youth Hockey Drop Puck On Season

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +5
    Ketchum Christmas Tree Lighting
    Gallery

    Ketchum Christmas Tree Lighting

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email
    +18
    Early Season Snow in Hailey
    Gallery

    Early Season Snow in Hailey

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    • SMS
    • Email

    Online Poll

    Should local police prioritize investigating suspected violations Idaho’s criminal abortion laws?

    You voted:

    Sign up for The Roundup email

    Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.

    Error! There was an error processing your request.

    News Updates

    Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today!

    Manage your lists

    Most Popular

    • Articles
    • Images
    • Collections
    • Commented

    Articles

    • Tempers flare during Ketchum hotel hearing
    • Idaho's federal delegation submits letter to Postmaster General, seeks answers on Hailey Post Office
    • 41 people housed in temporary Hailey shelter
    • Bellevue man faces five felonies related to meth trafficking, delivery
    • Flying Heart river access case laid to rest
    • Ketchum P&Z gives green light to Appellation hotel project
    • Deep freeze brings windchill warnings
    • New study links human-caused wolf mortality to pack collapse
    • Appalling behavior off campus
    • Postal Service pledges help for Hailey Post Office

    Images

    • Suns win in Salmon
    • Election Machine
    • Rep. Joe Alfieri
    • Tanya Zaccardi
    • Birthday Wishes
    • Rep. Bruce Skaug
    • Carey girls bkb Smith
    • Groundhog Day
    • Flying Heart

    Collections

    • Winter on Silver Creek
    • Baldy Banked Slalom
    • FIS Elite Tech Series Ski Racing at Sun Valley

    Commented

    • Near 'breaking point,' calls for help addressing 'humanitarian crisis' get louder (27)
    • Stop Lava Ridge (23)
    • Tempers flare during Ketchum hotel hearing (18)
    • With a simpler plan, Ketchum set to try again on tax for housing (14)
    • Appalling behavior off campus (14)
    • Hailey leaders advance “.5% for Housing” ballot measure (13)
    • Blaine County Charitable Fund seeks $250,000 grant for emergency housing assistance (11)
    • Banning books is for bullies (11)
    • Ketchum leaders mull shifting part of 'tourist' tax towards housing (10)
    • Ketchum to back winter homeless shelter in Hailey (7)
    • Ketchum P&Z gives green light to Appellation hotel project (7)
    • 41 people housed in temporary Hailey shelter (7)
    • Faith leaders gather to support immigrants (6)
    • College isn’t the only option (6)
    • Idaho's federal delegation submits letter to Postmaster General, seeks answers on Hailey Post Office (6)
    • Idaho House to vote on bill to strip cities of state funding for refusing to enforce state felonies (5)
    • Schools shouldn’t have to beg for food (5)
    • Mountain Rides ends service to Twin Falls, scales back Valley route (5)
    • Bellevue considers crack down on pushing snow into streets, sidewalks (5)
    • BLM to conduct meetings on proposed Lava Ridge wind-turbine project (5)
    • Keith Roark re-elected to lead BCSD board (5)
    • Bellevue leaders mull fines for code violations (5)
    • The housing crisis is harming my town (5)
    • Bellevue leaders gather Wednesday for strategic planning retreat (4)
    • Deep freeze brings windchill warnings (4)
    • Armies of tax bogeymen are fiction (4)
    • Hailey P&Z OKs conversion of assisted living facility to workforce housing (4)
    • Critical minerals are key to our economy, national security (4)
    • Stretched for cash, county mulls EMS consolidation (4)
    • In Hailey, wastewater plant does 'the dirty work' (4)
    • Idaho attorneys ask federal judge for time to file new brief in abortion case (4)
    • North Blaine County Fire District outlines financial needs for Greenhorn housing (4)
    • Laura Cortese wants you to cry (4)
    • Commissioners looking for public comments on new water diversion plan (3)
    • Shelter effort was a success (3)
    • The 'energy gap' no one wants to tussle with (3)
    • Salmon‐Challis National Forest seeking comments on motorized trail grants (3)
    • School board delays decision on early Wednesday release (3)
    • Postal Service pledges help for Hailey Post Office (3)
    • Moose attack sends Ketchum woman to the hospital (3)
    • Rep. Jack Nelsen looks to set the record straight after 'offensive' joke (2)
    • Milk your own, pick your own? (2)
    • All you need is 'LUV': New air filtration system brings technology to Ketchum before anywhere else (2)
    • Hit harder than New York (2)
    • Bellevue aims to reclassify public works jobs (2)
    • Nelsen apologizes for 'inappropriate remarks,' reiterates support for women's 'right to choose' (2)
    • YMCA begins new education program to support parents (2)
    • The obvious property tax solution (1)
    • Bull moose killed by yew poisoning, F&G says (1)
    • Ripe for regulation (1)
    • Winter on Silver Creek (1)
    • Be aware of fellow skiers (1)
    • Ketchum sales tax receipts up in 2022-23 fiscal year (1)
    • STREAK SNAPPED: Wood River girls win for first time in more than three years (1)
    • 'Ski for Air Service Day' returns to Sun Valley on Jan. 22 (1)
    • Blaine County Housing Authority elects Keith Perry as new chair (1)
    • Warm Springs moose relocated to Carey area (1)
    • Ketchum P&Z mulls changes to ADU codes (1)
    • Recent school shootings show mistakes, dereliction of duty (1)
    • At the Lift Tower Lodge, a new home means a fresh start (1)
    • Jackson Housing Director offers lessons for Ketchum, Blaine County (1)
    • New study links human-caused wolf mortality to pack collapse (1)
    • 'Don't Tell Mama' about The Spot's 'Cabaret' (1)
    • Rinker Rock Creek Ranch research center gets $1.34 million for upgrades (1)
    • Local seniors nominated for U.S. Naval Academy (1)
    • Commissioners hope to continue ban on wolf trapping in Blaine County (1)
    • Eliminate the debt ceiling (1)
    • Planning and Zoning set to discuss changes in airport district boundaries (1)
    • FIS Elite Tech Series comes to Baldy Jan. 12-15 (1)
    • Don’t count tourism out (1)
    • Mikaela Shiffrin reaches World Cup 82 with giant slalom win (1)
    • More Holiday Stories

    Christmas 2022

    Christmas 2022
    Christmas 2022

    Christmas 2022

    • More Best of the Valley stories

    Best of the Valley

    Best of 2022
    Best of 2022

    Best of 2022

    Submit Your News

    We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!

    Want to Run an Ad?

    If you're interested in advertising with us, fill out this form to get more information.

    Sections

    • News
    • Wood River Journal
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Arts & Events
    • Calendar
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • Area Guides
    • Real Estate Guide
    • Special Sections
    • Weather

    Services

    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Personnel
    • Subscription Services
    • Submission Forms
    • Rack Locations
    • Email Alerts
    • Employment

    Contact Information

    mtexpress.com
    PO Box 1013
    Ketchum, ID 83340
    Phone: 208-726-8060
    Email: publisher@mtexpress.com

    Newsroom: news@mtexpress.com
    Subscription Dept: subs@mtexpress.com
    Advertising Dept: adsales@mtexpress.com
    Classified Dept: classifieds@mtexpress.com

    Follow Us

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    © Copyright 2023 Idaho Mountain Express, PO Box 1013 Ketchum, ID | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
    Powered by BLOX Content Management System from BLOX Digital.