Catch up on this week’s news about a new carbon offset program, potential changes to short-term rentals in Jackson and Teton County schools’ new performance data.
Housing
Town and county political candidates discuss housing, climate at community forum
The late August forum hosted by three local advocacy groups showcased candidates vying for seats on the Jackson Town Council and Teton County Board of Commissioners.
Telluride nonprofits face lodging challenges
A group of nonprofits in Telluride, Colorado, is banding together to raise awareness about the housing challenges they’re facing.
New historic survey of Teton County Rodeo and Fairgrounds released amid controversy over site
The survey found that the proposed location of a new affordable housing development across the street from the rodeo arena is not “contributing” to the site’s historic character.
Jackson approves controversial affordable housing project near local fairgrounds
KHOL News Director Kyle Mackie talks with Wyoming Public Radio about the controversy around a planned 48-unit affordable housing project.
Weekly News Roundup: Friday, Aug. 19
Miss the headlines this week? Catch up on Liz Cheney’s post-loss political future, a rebrand for Jackson Hole Babe Force and the latest with the Flat Creek Apartments project.
Recent housing-related ads run in Jackson Hole News&Guide and Jackson Hole Daily draw scrutiny
Individual members of the Jackson Town Council described the ads run by Eyes on Teton County, LLC this summer as “half-truths,” while a representative said “we stand 100% by every claim we’ve made.”
Overwhelmed by construction waste, Teton Region tries to incentivize diversion from Idaho landfills
Transfer stations on both sides of Teton Pass have implemented “sort fees” to try and combat increases in unsorted demolition and construction waste.
Final episode of ‘Facets’ from KHOL and Stio shares stories of immigration to Jackson Hole
The last episode of ‘Facets’ digs into local immigration history and shares stories of how Latino immigrants and first-generation residents are putting down roots and making Jackson home.
