Secret bills

The Wyoming legislative staff is working on more than 450 draft bills for the upcoming session, which begins in January. Of those bills, about 100 are available for the public to see. The rest remain shrouded in secrecy.

Top stories of 2008

Was it the epic battle surrounding the Teton Meadows Ranch development? Wolves being taken off the endangered species list, then put back on? Or discussions about privatizing St. John’s Medical Center? Nope, to find out the story of the year in Jackson Hole ...

Resonating resolutions

Are New Year’s resolutions in Jackson Hole this year any different from those in Jackson, Miss.? A peek into valley culture reveals area residents have nontraditional goals.

Quips and quotes

Insight into why celebrities don’t flock to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and more. The News&Guide’s best cartoons and quotes of 2008, selected by newsroom staff.

A year to remember in

From a new $31 million Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to nine new state championships at Jackson Hole High School, 2008 was a year to remember in sports. Check out the top 10 sports stories of the year.

Alpine season at start

Jackson Hole High School is preparing to defend its boys and girls state alpine skiing championships when the season starts Jan. 9 at Teton Village. See how this year’s teams stack up.

Torches and toasts

A Teton tradition, Snow King, Jackson Hole and Targhee are lighting up 2008’s last night with torches. And the watering holes are offering dozens of options for toasting the new year.

Himalayan Happiness

Anne Muller and Tashi Wangchuk’s Gross National Happiness of Bhutan cracks open a unique governmental perspective. See Muller’s finest photographs from Bhutan at Lyndsay McCandless Contemporary.