Unemployment rate high
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off
Teton County in November had the highest rate of unemployment in Wyoming, according to figures from the state.
Foundation raises $11M for Yellowstone in 2008
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off
The Yellowstone Park Foundation gave more than $11 million in grants to Yellowstone National Park in 2008, a record for the nonprofit.
Snowpack at average; snowfall looking good
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off
Snowpack in Jackson Hole and the surrounding areas is about average for this time of year and total snowfall is slightly above the norm.
Special bulletin: Avalanche work to close highway
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 6, 2009 # Comments Off
The state Department of Transportation will close Highway 22 over Teton Pass at 3 a.m. on Wednesday for avalanche control. The closure is for an unspecified amount of time and slides that reach the highway could delay its opening.
Town to consider new housing rates
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off
Town councilors today are expected to discuss increasing employee-housing mitigation rates for commercial developments.
Council may select new planning commissioner
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off
The Jackson Town Council could appoint a new planning commission member at its meeting today.
Hospital trustees want dietician to be rehired
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 5, 2009 # Comments Off
In an effort to quickly boost employee morale, the St. John’s Medical Center board voted 4-3 Friday to ask administrators to consider rehiring a registered dietician for a trial period of six months.
Backcountry users warned
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 3, 2009 # Comments Off
Because of the unusual snowpack this winter, the sheriff’s office is warning backcountry users that rescue workers may be significantly delayed or unable to respond to incidents in the mountains.
Consultant to examine morale at St. John’s
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 3, 2009 # Comments Off
The St. John’s Medical Center board voted 7-0 Friday morning to immediately hire an outside consultant to review employee concerns and complaints.
Conservation alliance gets Patagonia grant
Jackson Hole Daily @ January 3, 2009 # Comments Off
The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance announced last week that it has received a $6,000 grant from outdoor clothing company Patagonia to help protect wildlife habitat.