Efforts continue building lines on the southern end of the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire today with that fire now being declared 82% contained. There has been no increase in the fire’s perimeter since the weekend. Currently, the firfighting force has been reduced to 473 people and … Continue Reading
Fire activity and smoke lingering over the valley have not caused a loss of business for Jackson Hole as some have feared. Chamber Manager Jeff Golightly says tourism interests have been monitoring the statistics, and if anything, have witnessed a slight increase in visitation over last year. Golightly says the Fall Arts Festival … Continue Reading
The annual Emmy awards are still a week away, but special awards for technical and creative merit have been presented already, and one went to the Modern Family episode shot in Jackson Hole last year. Modern Family won for outstanding Sound Mixing in the half hour division while … Continue Reading
During the course of the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire, the National Elk Refuge has hosted the helibase for refilling the aerial units with retardant and water. Its proximity to the fire already made it a prime location, but the newly-installed irrigation system … Continue Reading
Gasoline prices in the region as of late last week sent a shockwave through the driving public with Wyoming’s state average spiking to $3.73 per gallon of unleaded regular, and Jackson Hole’s price rising considerably higher than that. Analysts blame the widespread unrest in the Middle East for much of the increase, compounded by … Continue Reading
Officials at the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole say while donations to non-profits through Old Bill’s Fun Run have not yet been tallied, a sizable number of people returned to the foundation during the last week donations were being accepted to make follow-up donations to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS. The local fire department had … Continue Reading
Flu vaccinations are again available through Emerg-A-Care for all persons, including school-aged children, wishing to reduce their risk of becoming ill with the flu in the months ahead. Those shots may be obtained between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday for a donation of $26 which benefits both the Journeys School and the Community School. No appointment is necessary.
Secure fire lines and a shift to cooler weather have led to a relaxation of defense modes that have been in place for the last week in the southeast corner of Jackson. The hose and pumps that were laid out in Jackson are being removed by crews today. Additionally, … Continue Reading
The Little Horsethief Canyon Fire grew by 20 acres Sunday, now involving an estimated 3,373 acres which officials say are 57% contained. Hand crews yesterday patrolled and continued their direct attack on the northeastern flank of the fire with aerial support. While smoke filled the valley Saturday night and Sunday morning, officials say it originated from … Continue Reading
Fighting a wildfire carries with it a variety of risks – and in the forests of the Greater Yellowstone region, you can add wildlife to those risks. Incident Commander Chris Ourada says that topic is discussed repeatedly with crews fighting the Little Horsethief Canyon Fire. He says of particular concern are … Continue Reading
