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About Will Walkey
Will is KHOL's first full-time reporter and producer. Originally from Tacoma, Washington, he recently graduated from Columbia University with a Master's Degree in journalism. He likes to read and write about housing, local politics, and history, and spends most of his free time fishing or biking. He's excited to be living in Wyoming, and looks forward to honing in on his unique radio voice by highlighting the locals that make Jackson special. Contact Will with tips at will@jhcr.org, and follow him on Twitter at @WillWalkey.
Recent Stories by Will Walkey
EPA weakens water protection rules following Supreme Court decision
The new rules go into effect immediately, and several conservation groups are unhappy with them.
Western public land agencies propose higher recreation fees to offset heavy usage
Grand Teton National Park is proposing changing how much it charges for backcountry camping permits and is seeking public input.
House Republicans look to slash budgets for Interior Department and EPA
Democrats say the budget cuts would slash important programs from President Joe Biden’s agenda.
Mountain West communities granted millions for electric and low-emissions buses
Millions will go toward replacing aging diesel buses and vans with low-emissions vehicles – especially in mountain towns like Teton Village.
Wyoming judge blocks first-of-its-kind chemical abortion ban
The state legislature was the first in the nation to explicitly outlaw medication abortions earlier this year.
The pickleball boom reaches the Mountain West
New courts and playing clubs – and some controversies – are popping up throughout the region.
As outdoor recreation surges, a new survey reveals a ‘stewardship gap’
It found that people are flocking to public lands, yet most aren’t actively helping maintain these landscapes.
