Sunday Comics & Brain Games for August 23, 2026
Get your quick dose of our featured comic strips and brain games right here on Sun Valley Insider.
Richard Barnet
A former resident of Carson City, Reno, and Sparks, Richard finally saw the error of his ways and moved his family to Sun Valley, Nevada to live the good life. He finds Sun Valley intriguing, and loves this magical place more than words can describe.
Richard, a Scorpio, currently enjoys playing Star Trek Fleet Command, watching 'Rosewood,' 'Shifting Gears,' and 'Brilliant Minds' on Hulu, and listening to diverse genres on Spotify—including classical music. (Whoa.)
Richard loves both Star Trek and Star Wars—equally. He loves using em dashes, and swears by the Oxford comma. His favorite BBQ food is smoked & salted beef brisket, one of his favorite artists is Piet Mondrian, and his Hogwarts house is Ravenclaw.
Richard, a Scorpio, currently enjoys playing Star Trek Fleet Command, watching 'Rosewood,' 'Shifting Gears,' and 'Brilliant Minds' on Hulu, and listening to diverse genres on Spotify—including classical music. (Whoa.)
Richard loves both Star Trek and Star Wars—equally. He loves using em dashes, and swears by the Oxford comma. His favorite BBQ food is smoked & salted beef brisket, one of his favorite artists is Piet Mondrian, and his Hogwarts house is Ravenclaw.
Continue reading
Recent Changes in Sun Valley, NV—Part 2
Since my article from last summer regarding improvements in Sun Valley, there have been more changes, such as the return of the Wells Fargo ATM, and…
Sun Valley CAB Meeting, August 3, 2026
Come join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs banquet room at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.
Sparks & Spanish Springs Puzzle Swaps in August
Linda Ip is hosting some puzzle swaps at the following nearby Sparks and Spanish Springs locations during the month of August.
End of Summer Sun Valley Pool Activities
Join us for the Free Swim Day and the end-of-season Pool Party, both in August. Come down and cool off before the community pool closes for the year!
Obituary: Darlene Ann (Gibson) Barnet
Surrounded by family, Darlene Ann (Gibson) Barnet, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Sun Valley, Nevada.
Game: Nuts and Bolts Puzzle
Ever gotten lost in a maze of planks and screws when trying to build an IKEA shelf? Well, Nuts and Bolts Puzzle is like the opposite of that!
North Valleys & Sparks Puzzle Swaps in July
North Valleys & Sparks Puzzle Swaps in July. If you like doing puzzles, this is a great way to recycle and save money!
RTC Gets Fed Grant for SV Blvd Improvements
RTC secured a $25 million BUILD grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Sun Valley Boulevard Corridor Improvements Project.
Sun Valley CAB Meeting, July 6, 2026
Come join us at Hobey’s Casino in the upstairs banquet room at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026 for our next Sun Valley Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.