Jackson Unpacked

This week on Jackson Unpacked [May 20]: KHOL interviews reporter Billy Arnold of the Jackson Hole News&Guide about Teton County’s new wildlife regulations. A beetle that kills pinyon pines is expanding into new parts of Colorado—and the spread is fueled by drought. Plus, a look behind the scenes of the new limited podcast series “Facets: Voices of the Mountain Life,” KHOL’s 2022 Regional Murro...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 6]: A bonus episode featuring stories from our regional partners at the Rocky Mountain Community Radio collaborative. In Boulder, Colorado, demonstrations are popping up over the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe. vs. Wade, and activists are asking to maintain the pandemic-era free school lunch program. In Moab, Utah, backcountry flying...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 29]: The conversation about changing rules for short-term rentals in Jackson Hole is exposing a longstanding community debate: Who counts as a local? KHOL interviews WyoFile reporter Mike Koshmrl about how record killings of Yellowstone wolves have damaged an internationally celebrated research project. “Powder Days” author Heather Hansman weighs in on the futu...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 22]: The Jackson Hole Airport entered a 78-day closure earlier this month in order to rebuild its runway, and local businesses are preparing…for not much to change. A look behind the scenes at the inspiration for “Facets,” a new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio. Victims of radiation exposure from uranium mines and nuclear weapons testing fight for expa...

BONUS: KHOL interviews women’s moguls silver medalist Jaelin Kauf, of Alta, Wyoming, about her 2022 Olympics experience, growing up in Teton Valley and caring for her mental health while competing on the world stage.   Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 8]: KHOL interviews WyoFile energy and climate reporter Dustin Bleizeffer about Wyoming’s plan to electrify the state’s roadways. Also, how can smaller music festivals like Treefort in Boise maintain their indie charm while still continuing to grow? And KHOL Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on how one of Jackson’s few Mexican bakeries is faci...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [April 1]: Jackson Hole state representatives are trying to change the way Wyoming redistricting is done. Can Alaska serve as a model? KHOL reports on this year’s NPS Academy, an effort to diversify the National Park Service. A recap from the Wyoming Showcase at the recent Treefort Music Festival in Boise. Plus, a conversation with Matt Hansen, host of “The Fine Line”...

Welcome to Facets: A new limited podcast series from KHOL and Stio exploring the complex relationship between humans and the natural world of Jackson Hole. In five episodes told through distinct voices of the mountain life, Facets reveals how a new business is learning to work with the environment, the tensions between conservation and recreation, and more. Subscribe to Facets wherever you listen...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [March 18]: KHOL reports on the forces at play in American oil production amid the war in Ukraine and how high gas prices are affecting local residents. The Good Samaritan Mission of Jackson Hole wants to bring a new homeless shelter for families to Teton County. Plus, a conversation with local Grateful Dead cover band The Deadlocks and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s h...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [March 11]: A new report sheds light on the severity of the housing crisis in the greater Jackson region. Meanwhile, Telluride, Colorado, is renting parking spots this winter where people can live in their vans or RVs. KHOL interviews the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board about a new effort to sustainably manage tourism in the Tetons. Plus, a conversation with Nor...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 25]: The latest on the debate over crossover voting in the Wyoming State Legislature. A conversation with author Tom Turiano about updating his landmark backcountry ski guidebook, “Select Peaks of Greater Yellowstone,” and the controversy that accompanies his work. From Arizona, the Navajo Nation looks to move beyond coal. Plus, an interview with local farmer Cu...

BONUS: A special regional episode featuring stories from the Rocky Mountain Community Radio network’s ongoing reporting project about the transition away from fossil fuels across the Mountain West. Colorado reporters cover everything from rewriting the rules of post-coal economies to tribal investment in hydroelectric power projects. KHOL’s stories for this project are available at 891khol.org . J...

BONUS: In this extended conversation, KHOL interviews Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park Chip Jenkins about the role of public lands, wildlife management and backcountry safety.  Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by bec...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 18]: A rundown of week one of the Wyoming State Legislature’s 2022 budget session. KHOL interviews Superintendent of Grand Teton National Park Chip Jenkins about the role of public lands and backcountry safety. From Telluride, some airports are trying to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Plus, a conversation with the Jackson-grown band BIVWACK, and KHOL’s roundup of...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 11]: Recreational hockey leagues in Jackson and Teton Valley are building community on and off the ice. KHOL interviews longtime DJ Cut la Whut about how the local party scene has changed. Spanish-language correspondent Alicia Unger reports on the history of tamales and their special connection to Tlaxcala, Mexico. Plus, KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines....

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Feb. 4]: A special regional episode featuring stories from the Rocky Mountain Community Radio network’s ongoing reporting project about the transition away from fossil fuels across the Mountain West. Colorado and Utah reporters cover everything from tribal solar generation to how mountain biking can help mitigate environmental destruction around former mines. KHOL’s...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 28]: A new study is analyzing the current and future challenges on Teton Pass. The Natural Selection Tour once again brings some of the world’s top snowboarders to Jackson. An interview (en español) with Daniela Peterson, one of the first Latinas to serve on the board of The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. Plus, a Utah story from Rocky Mountain Community R...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 21]: Many Western mountain towns, including Jackson, have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 Omicron surge, but hospitalizations and deaths have remained low thus far. Snow King Mountain navigates its first season with a new gondola and expanded ski terrain. A conversation with Ryan Stolp, the creator of Lift Lines Comics. Plus, a Colorado story from Rocky Mo...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 14]: KHOL reports on how rising property taxes are making it difficult for older folks on fixed incomes to hold on to their houses in Teton County. A new market offers a taste of Mexico in Victor. Local band Ticket to Space chats about creating music inspired by the mountains. Plus, a Colorado story from Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s reporting project on the...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Jan. 7]: KHOL reports on the millions of acres and thousands of livelihoods at stake in Wyoming in the battle over federal lands across the Mountain West. The organization Challenge Aspen makes outdoor experiences like skiing possible for people living with disabilities. Plus, a conversation with the Jackson band Sneaky Pete and the Secret Weapons and KHOL’s roundup...

BONUS EPISODE [Dec. 23]: Tune in for the last four stories in our collaborative reporting project between the Solutions Journalism Network and Rocky Mountain Community Radio highlighting affordable housing solutions across the Mountain West. From Durango to Crested Butte, hear how mountain communities are tackling housing issues from homelessness to a lack of on-campus housing for both students an...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 17]: Could a real estate transfer tax–something long desired by many in Teton County–finally be coming to Wyoming? Plus, an update on the proposed expansion of Grand Targhee Resort, and a conversation with Phil Leeds, the recently retired co-owner of Skinny Skis. Also, Jackson’s Latino community celebrates the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and KHOL’s newsroom...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 10]: KHOL interviews High Country News reporter Nick Bowlin about his recent story, “Vacation resort replaces affordable housing in Teton Valley.” Plus, a piece about the historic Pierre’s Theatre reopening in Victor, and a conversation with Jackson-based singer-songwriter Siddney Montana. Also featured on the show is one way Durango, Colorado, is trying to tack...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Dec. 3]: KHOL interviews the reporter who broke the story about how the National Park Service buried an internal report detailing widespread harassment within the agency. Global supply chain issues are impacting winter sports gear. Plus, a conversation with banjo master Béla Fleck and KHOL’s roundup of this week’s headlines.   Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM...

This week on Jackson Unpacked [Nov. 19]: We head to southern Wyoming for a look behind the scenes at the largest wind farm in development in the country. Plus, an organization in Moab, Utah, is teaching residents with no construction experience how to build homes with inexpensive and energy-efficient materials, and the first low-income housing complex in Ouray County, Colorado, is currently under...