Jackson Hole Yellowstone Teton News

Monitoring Elk, Snowpack, and Forage in Teton County’s Wildlife Haven Summary of Winter Conditions and Elk Distribution The 2026 winter continues to be very mild for ungulates in Jackson Hole, with valley snowpack depth well below average and no extreme cold periods to date. Conditions mirror those of 2018, the last winter without supplemental feeding…

Public Input Sessions Scheduled for Pinedale and Jackson RegionsWorkshop Details and Locations The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will hold public workshops on the elk feedground management action plan process for the Pinedale and Jackson elk herd units. The events offer process updates and an opportunity for the public to engage in conversation and share…

/ Funding Opportunity to Support Affordable Workforce Housing DevelopmentGrant Program Background and Application Purpose The Wyoming State Legislature appropriated $5 million for the Unmet Housing Grant program to provide grants to Wyoming cities, towns, counties, and tribal governments. The funds finance projects supporting housing development for unmet needs, including land acquisition and infrastructure. Grant applications…

Addressing Peak Demands Through Conservation and OrdinancesStrategy Overview and Goals The purpose is for Council to give staff direction on a water efficiency strategy and evaluate alternatives for ordinances to reduce irrigation usage. The public water supply meets domestic use, fire suppression, and irrigation; efficiency reduces infrastructure costs passed to users. Consumption peaked at 180…

Strategies for Balancing Growth and Community PrioritiesWorkshop Purpose and Agenda On January 20, 2026, the Jackson Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss options for changes to the Land Development Regulations to address development pressures and impacts in the Town, consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan. Public comment is welcome, and staff request direction…

  Teton County Promotes Radon Testing During National Radon Action Month January Reminder to Check Indoor Air Quality Radon Risks and Importance of Testing January is National Radon Action Month, and the Teton County Health Department is reminding residents to test residences, offices, or rentals for radon. Radon is a radioactive gas that naturally occurs…

National Spotlight on Local Public Art and Cultural DialogueThe Significance of Chacon’s Jackson Hole Mural Nani Chacon, the Diné artist whose mural Damma Newadaygwapgay Nasoowazeet (Never Forget Our Language) anchors the east wall of the Jackson Hole History Museum, has been invited to participate in the 2026 Whitney Biennial. Commissioned through a collaboration between Jackson…

Remembering a Community Icon and Voice of Jackson Hole Early Life and Radio Career Del Ray John was born June 24th, 1945, in Kirkland, Washington, and raised in Firth, Idaho, by Elmer John and Norma Hess John. He graduated from Firth High School, attended Ricks College and BYU, and earned a bachelor’s in oceanography. His…

Important Updates on Town Operations and Meeting Locations The Council Chambers at Town Hall are undergoing essential updates this month to the audio visual system, which has not seen a full renovation since 1998. Over the past twenty-seven years, the Town’s IT team has maintained the system through minor adjustments and careful resource management. These…