I love the Daily Herald and enjoy reading a paper newspaper each day. I wanted to comment, on the article written by Rob Nielsen entitled, Helping Others Remember. I'm so glad to hear about the exhibit that Weber County hosted teaching children about the events of 9/11/2001. I was struck, ...
I am writing to address pressing student housing issues in Provo, primarily resulting from Brigham Young University’s (BYU) housing policies. Currently, BYU requires that single, first-year undergraduate students reside in one of three options: on-campus housing, off-campus contracted ...
A Deseret News article on August 27, 2023, had a captivating title and a disquieting subtitle: “The most powerful Utahn you’ve never heard of could be America’s next Vice president.” The subtitle is “Robert O’Brien’s name is being floated for high-profile positions in a future ...
It is difficult to sit back and allow the outrageous false claims made by Rusty Butler in his Letter to the Editor, Aug 30, 2023, go unchallenged. He accuses Todd Pedersen of trying to “sway voters” and “stirring up support for his city council candidates”. Let me clarify. Mr. Pedersen ...
Remember Proposition 2, the effort to create an Orem-only school district? It was overwhelmingly rejected by the voters by over 70%. Well, Todd Pedersen, who, along with Alex Dunn spent hundreds of thousands of dollars last year trying to sway voters to support Prop 2, is back. Perhaps you ...
The mountains and deserts of Utah have been inspiring musical artists for generations. From the Osmonds to Imagine Dragons, the vibrant local music scene has given rise to many successful singers and bands. Why not channel that talent, plus the goodwill of Utah fans, to make an impact? This ...
Yet another person has lost their life on a Utah highway where drivers entering traffic have to cross when they feel it is “safe.” The young man on the motorcycle who died in Provo Canyon hit a car that was crossing the highway. Accidents happen in Provo Canyon at the Vivian Park crossing, ...
The past few years have been a challenge around the country with the lockdowns and conflicts and upheavals. I made an observation at one point when everyone was wearing masks. I realized that no one was even making eye contact. I think the resulting dehumanizing of people when we couldn’t see ...
Utah’s heavily LDS-influenced culture has long promised that “families are forever” for those who join the church. Unfortunately, new data provided by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Utah has the 5th shortest marriages in the nation, topped only by quick ...
There’s no denying that technological innovation is driving economies, spurring competition, and changing our everyday lives. While Silicon Valley was the epicenter of tech startups and innovation, the Beehive State is emerging as a prominent player. From Salt Lake City to Provo, young and ...
