Voices JH is offering one-on-one support to families who may face barriers signing up for the local housing department’s database.
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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.
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.
For One Immigrant Mom, a Partial Reunion in Time for Mother’s Day
A Venezuelan mother was recently reunited with her daughter in Teton County, Idaho, but her son is being held at an immigration detention center in Mississippi.
Some Local DREAMers Still Fear Deportation, Despite a New President
KHOL Spanish-language reporter Alicia Unger reports on lingering confusion around the status of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).
Here’s What You Need to Know for Tax Prep in a Pandemic Year
KHOL asked local and national tax experts what area residents—including those without an official immigration status—need to know to file 2020 taxes.
Effort Seeks to Officially Link Jackson and Tlaxcala, Mexico, as Sister Cities
Jackson and Tlaxcala share similar geography, weather and deep connections between their residents.
An American Dream on Pause
Jackson’s DACA recipients have made personal strides and enriched the community. Now their fate is likely in the hands of voters who must decide between an immigration opponent and a candidate who promises them a path to citizenship.
