This is the 22nd consecutive year of drought in the Colorado River Basin. And with extreme drought conditions comes an increased risk of wildfires.
Health
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, July 16
Miss the headlines this week? Learn more about changes to the affordable housing program, drought mitigation measures and an increased risk of COVID-19 in Teton County.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, July 9
Miss the headlines this week? Learn more about housing for human service employees, water quality and upcoming discussions for Targhee expansion.
Teton County Health Director Talks Mental Health, 2021 Community Needs
Jodie Pond discusses the county’s main priority areas for the coming year.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, July 2
Miss the headlines this week? Learn more about fire danger, federal efforts to expand pay for firefighters and access to telehealth services.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, June 25
Miss the headlines this week? Learn more about property tax increases, fire danger and the delta variant of COVID-19.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, June 11
Miss the headlines this week? Learn more about potential property tax increases in Jackson, workforce housing, vaccine hesitancy and the upcoming wildfire season.
Public Health Officials Work to Overcome Vaccine Fears Among Some Local Latinos
KHOL Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on conspiracy theories and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines among some members of Jackson’s Latino community.
Worsening Western Drought Conditions Weigh on Farmers’ Mental Health
Drought conditions across the West are hitting farmers and ranchers’ financial bottom line and their mental health.
