AARP Idaho is holding a town hall on preparing for disasters before they strike.
2003 Yellowstone East fire still evident
The deadly wildfires in Maui are raising questions about the power of wind driven fires.
New Bridger-Teton AM radio station broadcasts forest info from Harrison Ford
It’s a way for visitors to stay up to date on fire and wildlife risks, with some of that information coming from Indiana Jones himself.
Jackson Fire Chief Hansen retires, can’t afford to stay in community
Brady Hansen has led Jackson Hole Fire/EMS for the last five years, but now he’s moving someplace he can afford to retire.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, Aug. 12
Miss the headlines this week? Catch up on the latest block to Wyoming’s abortion ban, Teton County Schools’ housing challenges and a new survey about local wildfire risk.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, July 8
Miss the headlines this week? Catch up on an abortion-rights rally in Driggs, the Sandy Fire near Bondurant and a free summer meal program for Teton County youth.
‘We can’t wait for it to break.’ Jackson Hole Fire/EMS seeks funding to replace satellite stations
Multiple fire stations in Teton County are in disrepair to the extent of needing full replacement as demand for their services increases.
A Durango Firm Makes Energy-Efficient Building Materials from Timber Felled During Fire Mitigation
Fire mitigation efforts like forest thinning are becoming more important, but the wood often ends up in a landfill or otherwise wasted.
New Botanical Garden Aims to Restore Habitat Burned in 2019 Museum Fire
Volunteers are restoring habitat that was scorched on the hillside behind Jackson’s National Museum of Wildlife Art.