But the agreement is dependent on a SPET measure passing in November.
About Dante Filpula Ankney
Dante Filpula Ankney comes to KHOL as a lifelong resident of the Mountain West. He made his home on the Eastern Montana prairies before moving to the Western Montana peaks to study journalism and wilderness studies. Dante has found success producing award-winning print, audio and video stories for a variety of publications, including a stint as a host at Montana Public Radio. Most recently, he spent a year teaching English in Bulgaria through a Fulbright Fellowship. When he isn’t reporting, you can find Dante outside scaling rocks, sliding across snow or winning a game of cribbage.
Recent Stories by Dante Filpula Ankney
Jackson residents react to Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
Following President Biden’s announcement, KHOL spoke with locals in downtown Jackson.
The river as a guide
Local nonprofits the Jackson Hole Writer’s and the Snake River Fund partnered to host a nature writing workshop on a raft — floating from Wilson to South Park.
Teton Pass reopening Friday
After about three weeks of around-the-clock construction, the temporary detour is constructed and ready to open.
Teton Pass detour is expected to open by end of the week
Crews have been working 24/7 since the collapse of Teton Pass to reopen it. And they’re on track — with a detour set to “hopefully” open by Friday.
Federal funds awarded for Teton Pass repairs
The 6 million dollar “quick release” emergency relief funds will help with both the rebuild and detour. The detour is expected to open next week.
For Idaho workers, Teton Pass collapse steals hours and hours of personal time
The alternate route connecting Idaho and Wyoming takes nearly three hours one way. Commuters making the round trip could drive to Salt Lake City in less time.
WYDOT aims to rebuild Teton Pass by November; construction of temporary detour underway
WYDOT said it hopes to complete a rebuild of the collapsed section of the Teton Pass roadway by November at an emergency Wyoming Transportation Commission meeting on June 11. In the meantime, a $430,000 contract was approved to build a detour that’s expected to be completed in two weeks, weather permitting.
