Town and county launch national search to replace April Norton.
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Study: Nearly half of land burned in last 25 years tied to heatwaves
In some parts of the West – like the grass and shrublands of the Idaho-Oregon-Nevada tristate area – closer to two-thirds of burned area is associated with heatwaves.
Game and Fish looking into mass die-off of fish in Salt River
The die-off seems to mostly be affecting Mountain Whitefish. The department has collected samples for analysis.
Yellowstone will close Buffalo Creek to remove invasive rainbow trout
Buffalo Creek will be closed to the public from Aug. 31 to Sept. 7 in an effort to protect populations of the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
Jackson activist doubles down on bid for governor
Rebecca Bextel of ‘Checkgate’ criticizes Barlow in revamped campaign.
‘Just atrocious’: Protestors denounce Vance as vice president hikes in Jackson Hole
Details on anticipated fundraiser uncertain as Vance is seen near Wilson.
Florida man runs Jackson Hole 50k as part of 50-state tour for charity
Brady McDonald has raised more than half a million dollars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Jackson Lake marina dries up, dam to hit low levels into fall
Fish take the heat while kayakers walk more.
Roadless Rule repeal could cause more wildfires
The Trump administration moved forward with repealing the Roadless Rule last week, kicking off a final public comment period ending Sept. 21.
