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Morning Sun Valley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How pricey is it to buy a home in Sun Valley now?
  • How a Sun Valley photographer’s aurora shot wowed the world
  • How a Sun Valley podium reignited Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic push

Also on today's calendar: Cookie Decorating with Mary Jones & Holiday Market and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Sun Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Sun Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Friday: Sun and areas of low clouds, temps: high: 47, low: 26.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 49 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. You know Idaho's 2 most-expensive places. Good luck guessing the 3rd (idahostatesman.com) — If you live in Sun Valley, you’re sitting in one of Idaho’s two most expensive housing markets, with median list prices just under $1.5 million, topped only by neighboring Ketchum. A new analysis ties those sky-high prices to tourism and pandemic-era demand, and contrasts them with more affordable parts of Idaho and ultra-luxury markets nationwide.
   

2. 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year Winners Capture Stunning Aurora Shots (greenmatters.com) — Sun Valley photographer Travis D. Amick earned international recognition in the 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year contest for an aurora image he captured at a quiet pool in nearby Ketchum. His award-winning shot, “Auroral Reflections,” stands alongside stunning aurora photos from Finland, Sweden, Iceland, and beyond, showcasing how far local talent can reach on the global stage.
   

3. Lindsey Vonn Ready for the First Speed Races of the 2025–26 Season (skiracing.com) — Sun Valley figures into Lindsey Vonn’s comeback story as the site of a key podium that confirmed her speed is still world‑class. Now she heads into the St. Moritz speed races with stronger fitness, dialed-in equipment, and coaching help from Aksel Lund Svindal, all focused on building toward the Cortina Olympic downhill.
   

4. After Designing 1,000 Ski Areas, This Expert Says U.S. Resorts Are Making One Big Mistake (skimag.com) — Sun Valley gets a nod in this profile of resort planner Paul Mathews, who helped modernize the iconic ski area alongside places like Alta and Zermatt. Mathews reflects on 50 years of designing over 1,000 ski projects worldwide and argues that many U.S. resorts still mishandle village planning and land use compared with European models.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sun Valley Resort posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Sun Valley. Apply here.
  • Skillforce, Inc. posted a job opening for Journeyman Electricians in Sun Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sun Valley here.

Ok Sun Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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