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New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

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Bandit and Tom’s Magical Sun Valley Adventure

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Is Sun Valley Considered a Food Desert?

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Tickets available for UNR Balloon Race Raffle

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Recent Changes in Sun Valley, NV

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Coronary Calcium Scan: Know Your Heart Attack Risk

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Hug HS Hosts Varsity Volleyball Invitational

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Back to School Supplies Giveaway is a Huge Success!

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Radon: Silent but Deadly Gas

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Pet of the Week: Spotamus

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Sun Valley Back To School Giveaway 2025

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Hope On The Horizon

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Family Health Festival

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Pet of the Week: Ferdinand

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Sun Valley Scolari’s Store Closing – NOW CLOSED

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Van Fire Threatening Northern Sun Valley

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Pet of the Week: Chloe

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Happy Independence Day 2025

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The Case of the Disappearing ATM

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Pet of the Week: Sosa

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Sun Valley Shopping Center Gets New Sign

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Happy Juneteenth 2025!

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A Heartfelt Hug for Every Father

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Fire: Parts of Sun Valley Being Evacuated

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Youth Ride Free on RTC

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Missing Dog: Fat Boy

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Class of 2025 High School Graduation Ceremonies

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Sun Valley ‘Dive Into Summer’ Event 2025

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Highland Ranch Community Garage Sale 2025

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Rollins Stallworth: A Hug High School Legend

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Sun Valley Tires & TVs Drop Off Event 2025

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Pyramid/Highland Ranch Intersection Improvements

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Pet of the Week: Gustavo

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Happy Mother’s Day 2025!

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Sun Valley Uplifting Stories

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Final Countdown for Hug Class of 2025 Seniors

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Community Field Day: You Are Invited!

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

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April 22nd: Earth Day, in a Nutshell

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Rainbow Umbrellas

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How to Report Abandoned Vehicles

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Welcome to Sun Valley Insider

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Is Rapunzel Entangled with Rampion Way?

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Lizard Peak Disc Golf Course (Review)

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Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Youth Baseball 2025 Calendar

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Sun Valley Blvd or Sun Valley Dr?

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What is the Speed Limit on Sun Valley Blvd?

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August 31, 2025August 31, 2025

Sunday Comics & Brain Games for August 31, 2025

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August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

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August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Bandit and Tom’s Magical Sun Valley Adventure

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.

Year: 2025

Sun Valley Painted Sky
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Photo of the Week: Sun Valley Painted Sky

Misti BarnetJuly 9, 2025July 16, 202501 mins

This beautifully striking, sunset scene was captured on July 3, 2025 at dusk in Sun Valley, Nevada.

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Chloe, superstar at Valley Pawn
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Pet of the Week: Chloe

Richard BarnetJuly 8, 2025August 10, 202502 mins

Chloe is an 8-year-old, female Pit Bull who loves greeting customers at the pawn shop in Sun Valley, NV.

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Lost Dog: Choco
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Lost Chocolate Lab + Reward

Richard BarnetJuly 5, 2025July 5, 202502 mins

If you have any information about Choco, please call or text 775-440-4290 or 725-777-8392. Wendy is offering a reward for anyone who can help him come home. Any tips help!

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Fireworks exploding in the sky
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Happy Independence Day 2025

Richard BarnetJuly 4, 2025July 4, 202509 mins

Today is a day to celebrate our freedoms to pursue our passions and strive for a better future—not just for ourselves, but for our entire Sun Valley community.

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The missing Wells Fargo ATM in Sun Valley, Nevada
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The Case of the Disappearing ATM

Richard BarnetJuly 2, 2025July 5, 202502 mins

In a saddening turn of events, the Wells Fargo ATM, that has resided—until very recently—in the Sun Valley Shopping Center, has gone missing.

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AI-generated photo of Sun Valley, Nevada
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AI-generated Sun Valley Image: Kinda Close…

Richard BarnetJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202504 mins

With the recent proliferation of generative AI tools available online to anyone, I decided to see what Microsoft Copilot thinks Sun Valley, Nevada looks like.

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Gerald sunning himself during the morning hours
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Photo of the Week: Gerald

Misti BarnetJuly 1, 2025July 1, 202501 mins

Early in the mornings, when the sun comes up, Gerald likes to climb on top of the bushes to sun himself. It’s the cutest thing ever!

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Sosa's such a beautiful doggo!
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Pet of the Week: Sosa

Richard BarnetJune 30, 2025August 10, 202503 mins

When you visit Valley Pawn in Sun Valley, Nevada—depending on which day(s) of the week you go—you might just have the great fortune of meeting Sosa.

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New sign for Sun Valley Shopping Center in Sun Valley, Nevada
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Sun Valley Shopping Center Gets New Sign

Richard BarnetJune 24, 2025June 25, 202501 mins

The sign at the Sun Valley Shopping Center has changed again recently, which prompted a look back at prior versions of the sign.

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Happy Juneteenth 2025!

Richard BarnetJune 18, 2025June 22, 202502 mins

Happy Juneteenth, everyone! June 19th marks a profoundly significant day in American history, a day to celebrate freedom, resilience, and progress.

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New Drinking Fountain at Gepford Park

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Sun Valley ‘Dive Into Summer’ Event 2025

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Community Field Day: You Are Invited!

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Community Easter Egg Hunt Brings Joy to Local Kids!

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April 22nd: Earth Day, in a Nutshell

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Sun Valley Easter Egg Hunt 2025

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Highland Ranch Park (Review)

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Lizard Peak Disc Golf Course (Review)

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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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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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Who is Hug High School Named For?

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