When billionaire Kevin O’Leary, also known as “Mr. Wonderful” on the reality TV show “Shark Tank” announced that a huge data center would be built in the Hansel Valley of Box Elder County, it indeed set off a firestorm. Even for a data center, this one was extra big as the facility ...
Many Orem homeowners made decisions based on the rules and approvals that existed at the time. Many short-term rental hosts moved forward in good faith after receiving city approval and operating under the understanding that we were complying with the rules in place. For families who relied on ...
Something we do every day is an important step in taking care of our own mental health and in helping others. In fact, it’s an invaluable step in preventing suicide: talking. Talking about mental health and talking about suicide can help to save someone’s life. During this month, Mental ...
Last year, while we were on vacation, we got this exciting text from our daughter, “THERE’S A SQUIRREL IN MY BED!!!” My Disney brainwashed mind, which will override safety concerns and common sense any day, was happy for her. “That’s great!” I cheered. “They’re ...
Looking back, what first drew me toward organizing golf experiences was the wish to show people a different side of the game. Too often, golf is associated only with tournaments, money, branding, or spectacle, while the things that actually make people return to it are rarely talked about. I ...
Orem’s schools are one of the main reasons families choose to live here. But the continued spread of short-term rentals threatens the long-term stability of our neighborhoods and our schools in ways that cannot be ignored. Orem currently has approximately 529 short-term rentals spread across ...
For decades, Orem has worn its motto like a badge of honor: Family City USA. It is a brand that promises stability, quiet streets, and a community where neighbors know and trust one another. But as short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnb proliferate across our residential zones—often in direct ...
The brain is weird. And it has a very big job to do. On the whole, my brain does a decent job at keeping me alive. But it’s not so great at prioritizing what activities would make that life worthwhile. That’s why someday, when I meet St. Peter at the pearly gates, and he asks me if I served ...
Danial Gambler is Diné. For 30 years, he’s survived the cycle of chronic alcohol addiction, homelessness and incarceration. His last release from jail was April 1st–Provo’s Founders Day. It is time to discuss the intersection of homelessness and anti-indigenous racism in Utah County. ...
A few weeks ago, the first lady introduced the notion of a robot teacher — one that could provide expert instruction to a range of learners. After walking down a long hallway and around a conference table, the humanoid introduced itself: “I’m Figure 03, a humanoid built for the United ...
