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  • 2025
  • February

Popular News

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KUNR Vehicle Donation Program

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2

New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

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3

Is Sun Valley Considered a Food Desert?

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4

Tickets available for UNR Balloon Race Raffle

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5

Recent Changes in Sun Valley, NV

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6

Coronary Calcium Scan: Know Your Heart Attack Risk

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7

Hug HS Hosts Varsity Volleyball Invitational

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8

Back to School Supplies Giveaway is a Huge Success!

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9

Radon: Silent but Deadly Gas

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10

Pet of the Week: Spotamus

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11

Sun Valley Back To School Giveaway 2025

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12

Alzheimer’s Disease: Hope On The Horizon

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13

Family Health Festival

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14

Pet of the Week: Ferdinand

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15

Sun Valley Scolari’s Store Closing – NOW CLOSED

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16

Van Fire Threatening Northern Sun Valley

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17

Pet of the Week: Chloe

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18

Happy Independence Day 2025

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19

The Case of the Disappearing ATM

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20

Pet of the Week: Sosa

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21

Sun Valley Shopping Center Gets New Sign

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22

Happy Juneteenth 2025!

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23

A Heartfelt Hug for Every Father

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24

Fire: Parts of Sun Valley Being Evacuated

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25

Youth Ride Free on RTC

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26

Missing Dog: Fat Boy

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27

Class of 2025 High School Graduation Ceremonies

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28

Sun Valley ‘Dive Into Summer’ Event 2025

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29

Highland Ranch Community Garage Sale 2025

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30

Rollins Stallworth: A Hug High School Legend

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31

Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2025

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32

Pyramid/Highland Ranch Intersection Improvements

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33

Pet of the Week: Gustavo

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34

Happy Mother’s Day 2025!

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35

Sun Valley Uplifting Stories

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36

Final Countdown for Hug Class of 2025 Seniors

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37

Community Field Day: You Are Invited!

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38

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations in Reno, Sparks, and Sun Valley, Nevada

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39

April 22nd: Earth Day, in a Nutshell

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40

Rainbow Umbrellas

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41

How to Report Abandoned Vehicles

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42

Welcome to Sun Valley Insider

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43

Is Rapunzel Entangled with Rampion Way?

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44

Lizard Peak Disc Golf Course (Review)

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45

Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Youth Baseball 2025 Calendar

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46

Sun Valley Blvd or Sun Valley Dr?

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47

What is the Speed Limit on Sun Valley Blvd?

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September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

The Biggest Little Latin Festival 2025

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September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Game: Block Blast

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September 9, 2025September 12, 2025

Highland Ranch Fall 2025 Garage Sale

James Fredrickson - New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

thanks sunvalley for the new drinking fountain i saw this last week

Ginnie Kersey - Tickets available for UNR Balloon Race Raffle

UNR has been a sponsor of the Great Reno Balloon Race since 1985. UNR has been selling drawing tickets and UNR balloon pins since 1986 and funds raised have supported many, many students with our scholarships. We are still flying high!

Lea Lui - Hug HS Hosts Varsity Volleyball Invitational

Awesome article. My kiddos love volleyball. What a great way to “spike” off the season! Thank you.

Month: February 2025

Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Youth Baseball
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Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Youth Baseball 2025 Calendar

Richard BarnetFebruary 21, 2025April 3, 202501 mins

Game schedules have been posted on the official Facebook page.

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Hug High School
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Who is Hug High School Named For?

Richard BarnetFebruary 19, 2025June 9, 202503 mins

You may think you know the answer to this one, but it’s not that simple…

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Sun Valley Dr
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Sun Valley Blvd or Sun Valley Dr?

Richard BarnetFebruary 17, 2025April 30, 202503 mins

The main drag in Sun Valley, Nevada (SR 443) is mostly labeled “Sun Valley Blvd”, but there are a couple of intersections that say “Sun Valley Dr”… So, which is it?

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Juniper Heights, Sun Valley, NV
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The Joys of Juniper Heights

Richard BarnetFebruary 13, 2025August 17, 202501 mins

The Juniper Heights neighborhood is a beautiful collection of homes nestled upon the hillside in southeastern Sun Valley, Nevada. The winding streets here make it a fun adventure to drive around the area.

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Bee Sculpture, Sun Valley, NV
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Sun Valley’s UnBEElievable Sculpture

Richard BarnetFebruary 10, 2025August 17, 202501 mins

Article coming soon.

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Hispanic culture mural in Sun Valley, Nevada
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Hispanic Heritage Mural

Richard BarnetFebruary 9, 2025August 17, 202501 mins

Located on Sun Valley Blvd, this wonderful mural graces the side of the building at the centrally-located Super Carniceria in Sun Valley, Nevada.

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Save The Children Mural in Sun Valley, NV
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Save The Children!

Richard BarnetFebruary 8, 2025August 17, 202501 mins

Article coming soon.

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The iconic Sun Valley clock tower
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Advertise on Sun Valley Insider

Richard BarnetFebruary 5, 2025September 2, 202501 mins

For information regarding advertising on Sun Valley Insider, please contact us. Photo credit: Misti B.

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Highland Ranch Native American Tribe Street Signs
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Highland Ranch: Featured Native American Tribes

Richard BarnetFebruary 5, 2025August 17, 2025057 mins

Walking or driving through the Highland Ranch community in Sun Valley, Nevada, you’ll see many street names referring to Native American tribes.

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Free Little Library, Sun Valley, NV
  • Arts & Culture

Little Free Libraries: A Worldwide Phenomenon

Richard BarnetFebruary 4, 2025May 19, 202501 mins

Sun Valley, Nevada is home to several Little Free Libraries, a worldwide movement to provide no-hassle, free access to books when a traditional library may not be nearby.

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Sun Valley, NV Parks & Rec

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New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

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2

Sun Valley ‘Dive Into Summer’ Event 2025

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3

Community Field Day: You Are Invited!

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4

Community Easter Egg Hunt Brings Joy to Local Kids!

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5

April 22nd: Earth Day, in a Nutshell

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6

Sun Valley Easter Egg Hunt 2025

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7

Highland Ranch Park (Review)

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8

Lizard Peak Disc Golf Course (Review)

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9

Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Youth Baseball 2025 Calendar

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Sun Valley, Nevada History

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About Sun Valley, Nevada

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Happy Juneteenth 2025!

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Business Spotlight: Sun Valley Appliance Center

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Sun Valley Historical Anecdotes

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Memorial Day Activities 2025

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Rollins Stallworth: A Hug High School Legend

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7

The Washoe Tribe History with Sun Valley

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Who was Procter Hug, Sr.?

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Who was Esther Bennett?

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