This year Utah County Republican Party delegates took a positive step towards strengthening civic participation in local elections by choosing to endorse municipal candidates and hosting public meet-the-candidate events. As an elected official, I personally welcome the additional scrutiny. As a ...
That truism ought to be at the forefront of Orem voters’ minds this fall when they go to the polls. Many long-time Orem residents pine for orchards filled with fruit-laden trees and streets with less congestion. Unfortunately, the Orem of yesteryear is long gone. And it’s not coming ...
Across the state, emergency room nurses like myself have simultaneously been preparing for and dreading this day: Utah has now confirmed its first three measles cases in the current outbreak. There is good reason why even one case of measles triggers a heightened response. Measles is one of ...
For many decades, asbestos became a cornerstone of the nation's military infrastructure. First mined and utilized commercially in the United States in the late 1800s, this naturally occurring mineral was particularly prized for its exceptional durability, as well as its heat and water ...
There are some things in life that just shouldn’t be mixed. Eating out and human body parts are a good example. When our daughter was little, we liked to eat at a certain Chinese buffet. The food was good and the ambiance was at least as nice as your average service station waiting ...
When my ancestors settled in what is now Beaver County 170 years ago, they carved out a living with few economic options beyond lumber, mining or hard labor. They had even fewer choices for energy — their best options were burning things like wood or coal. They’d barely believe their eyes ...
The new Utah State Correctional Facility became operational in July 2022 with an emphasis on increased focus of rehabilitation, individualized support to inmates, assessing their needs and directing them towards programs and services. Prior to the facility opening there were many positive ...
The last few days have been interesting. Israel and Iran are at war, and there was a parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our army in Washington, D.C., while protests took place all across the country against our president. And, tragically, in the early morning hours of Father’s Day, ...
There’s a longstanding reason why municipal elections in Utah have traditionally remained nonpartisan. When residents vote for city council members or mayors, they aren’t voting on national policy; they’re choosing neighbors to manage roads, parks, public safety and other community ...
Driven by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers, U.S. electricity demand and electricity prices are rising rapidly. Dozens of new data centers — each with the electricity needs of a small city — are gobbling up the nation’s power supply. Forecasters see ...
