Some senators want the National Park and Forest services to reconsider plans restricting the use of fixed anchors for rock climbing.
About Hanna Merzbach
Hanna is KHOL's senior reporter and managing editor. A lot of her work focuses on housing and local politics, but also women's health — and whatever else she finds interesting. You can hear her reporting around the country and region on NPR, Wyoming Public Radio and community radio stations around the west. She hails from Bend, Oregon, where she reported for outlets such as the Atlantic, High Country News and Oregon Public Broadcasting. In her free time, you can find Hanna scaling rock walls or adventuring in the mountains.
Recent Stories by Hanna Merzbach
‘Language of your heart’: Spanish interpreters step up to fill gaps in mountain towns
As communities in the Mountain West grow, so does the need for Spanish-language interpreters. This is especially true in booming resort towns where Latinos power economies — and also need to access services.
How do rock climbers balance safety with Leave No Trace principles? It’s an ongoing debate
Climbers have a long history of ‘fighting the system.’ Now they’re in a big disagreement with some conservationists and the federal government over proposed regulations in the wilderness.
‘Selfie control’: Instagram filter judges distance from wildlife
A new social media tool aims to help visitors to Jackson, Wyoming, stay a safe distance away from wildlife, and there’s already interest from other parts of our region.
Mountain West states rank low in women’s healthcare
Wyoming, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico all rank in the bottom ten states nationwide when it comes to how healthcare systems are working for women.
Wyoming’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors goes into effect
Wyoming’s ban on gender-affirming care went into effect July 1, restricting medical treatment like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender...
Teton Pass landslide may be a preview of what’s to come in other mountain towns
With climate change and aging infrastructure, experts say the Teton Pass slide could be a preview of what’s to come in other mountain communities.
Teton County lawmakers run for reelection unopposed — so far
They say they’re in part tossing their hats back in the ring to stand up against the growing far-right faction in the Wyoming Legislature.
