The author has been nominated twice for the Aspen Words award, which celebrates works of fiction that grapple with vital contemporary issues. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Brinkley about how he approaches those topics with subtlety, while placing the humanity of his characters center stage.

On today's newscast: The West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition is hoping to raise $3 million from local governments for its new buydown program, Pitkin County officials will discuss climate goals and a plan to address homelessness this week, a local short film about a one-legged athlete will screen at 5Point Adventure Film Fest, and more.

Hammad's latest novel, “Enter Ghost,” follows an actress to her ancestral homeland in Palestine, where she’s pulled into a production of “Hamlet” on the West Bank. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke to the first-time finalist for the award, which honors works of fiction that explore vital contemporary issues.

School district officials say that they could introduce drug-sniffing dogs as early as this spring. As Halle Zander reports, they’ve got a general idea of how the system will work, but the practice could leave the school district vulnerable to lawsuits.

On today's newscast: a new privacy law in Colorado that protects a person’s neurological data is the first-of-its-kind in the nation, Aspen’s annual Wintersköl celebration will come a little earlier this year, Aspen Mountain closes out the local ski season this weekend, there are lots of Earth Day celebrations coming up in the valley, and more.

Adjei-Brenyah is a two-time nominee for the award, which recognizes works of fiction with a social impact. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke to Adjei-Brenyah about his debut novel, which provides a sharp critique of the carceral system that finds shared humanity among its characters.

Bilal’s debut short story collection explores the rich and diverse experiences of Black American Muslims, from moments of humor and friendship to ones of tension and sorrow. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke to Bilal about her work for the first in a series of interviews with the Literary Prize finalists.

Many of the new immigrants staying in town were attending English in Action’s new weekly tutoring sessions at the Carbondale Library before the winter shelters closed on April 1. But as Eleanor Bennett reports, some aren't sure if they'll be able to stay in the valley and continue with their English tutoring.

Many of the new immigrants staying in town were attending English in Action’s new weekly tutoring sessions at the Carbondale Library before the winter shelters closed on April 1. But as Eleanor Bennett reports, some aren't sure if they'll be able to stay in the valley and continue with their English tutoring.

On today's newscast: voters in Glenwood Springs have just under a week to weigh in on a proposal that would change how residential development works in the city, the deadline to enter the race for Pitkin County Commissioner is Monday and there's only one contested seat so far, some local governments are unhappy with the state's affordable housing legislation, and more.