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US Magnesium Bankruptcy and the Environmental Cost to the Great Salt Lake
Now, with US Magnesium declaring bankruptcy, questions long deferred are rising to the surface. What happens to decades of toxic waste sitting just miles from a shrinking lake? Who is responsible for cleaning it up? And what does it mean for the communities who breathe the dust when the wind lifts off the exposed lakebed?
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Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe and Special Menus at Salt Lake Restaurants
Salt Lake restaurants are offering Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus and special dishes designed for a celebratory night out. From refined,…
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Log Haven Under New Ownership, Plus Slopeside Sets at Deer Valley and Utah’s 2026 James Beard Semifinalists
Log Haven Under New Ownership Big news from the owners of award-winning Log Haven Restaurant. Log Haven Restaurant, the iconic…
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How I Lost 120 Pounds and Changed My Relationship With Food
Throughout most of my life, I used food to cope with chaos, depression, and pain I did not yet understand.…
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Best February Events in Utah: Skating, Skiing, Music, and Festivals
February in Utah offers a mix of winter traditions and indoor culture, from public ice skating and guided ski programs to concerts, festivals, lectures, and community events happening across the…
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New Restaurants and Reopenings in Utah
Las Vegas–based Pinkbox Doughnuts has opened its first Northern Utah location in American Fork, bringing more than 70 handcrafted doughnut varieties to Utah County. The opening is part of a…
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When Main Street Burned: The Aftermath of the Salt Lake City Fire That Hit Downtown Bars
Fire doesn’t respect zoning, property lines, or even the most popular block on Main Street. On the evening of Monday, August 11, 2025, a blaze that began around 8:40 p.m.…
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Has Utah’s Soft-on-Crime Justice Reform Made Communities Safer?
Has this “soft-on-crime” approach resulted in safer streets? SALT LAKE CITY — A decade has passed since former Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a massive justice reform bill into law in hopes that the state could reduce its prison population and manage low-level offenders through rehabilitation programs instead of incarceration. Has this reinvestment resulted in lower crime and recidivism rates? According to the Utah Department of Corrections, that landmark Justice Reinvestment Initiative aimed to “continue holding offenders accountable and securing…
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Hotel Thaynes Offers Affordable Dining in the Heart of Park City
There’s no shortage of luxurious destination hotels and resorts in and around Park City and Deer Valley. But if you’re…
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Winter Dining in Utah: Tupelo Park City Cocktails, Hyatt Regency SLC Chalet Dining, and Flanker’s Zero-Proof Menu
From winter cocktails in Park City to alpine yurt dining above downtown Salt Lake City, restaurants across Utah are leaning…
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A Salt Lake City Gym Uses Fitness and Community to Support Addiction Recovery
“What I think is really special about that place is that doing hard things is a way that we can…
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From Water Bottles to “Brain Rot”: Classroom Trends Shaping Student Culture in 2026
What may sound like noise or nonsense to adults often carries meaning inside today’s classrooms. From oversized, sticker-covered water bottles…
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When Main Street Burned: The Aftermath of the Salt Lake City Fire That Hit Downtown Bars
Fire doesn’t respect zoning, property lines, or even the most popular block on Main Street. On the evening of Monday, August 11, 2025, a blaze that began around 8:40 p.m. on Main Street. It moved quickly through a row of aging, interconnected buildings that had become the heart and soul of Salt Lake City’s fledgling bar district. By the time firefighters brought it under control, multiple businesses were damaged, dozens of workers were displaced, and one of the city’s most…
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The Truth About Dyslexia: Why So Many Kids Are Misdiagnosed
Many bright Utah students fall behind in school for one simple reason: their dyslexia goes unnoticed. In this interview, Barbara…
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From Dead Walmarts to a Billion Dollar Trampoline Empire
Dead Walmarts and gutted Kmarts sit across America as relics of a failed retail era. While most saw blight, Sky…
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The Utah Village Proving Housing First Was Never Enough
Utah has spent years investing in Housing First, yet homelessness continues to rise and street conditions grow more chaotic. In…
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Off the Grid: Four Days in Cataract Canyon
Far from screens and city noise, a four-day river expedition through Cataract Canyon becomes a journey into silence, deep time,…
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Historic Main Street Restaurants in Price Get a Modern Revival
On a quiet stretch of Price’s Main Street, two historic eateries are redefining what it means to honor the past.…
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Salt Lake City’s Forgotten Seniors: When Housing Becomes Out of Reach
As Utah’s housing costs soar, a growing number of seniors are losing everything and ending up on Salt Lake City’s…
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Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe and Special Menus at Salt Lake Restaurants
Salt Lake restaurants are offering Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus and special dishes designed for a celebratory night out. From refined, chef-driven tasting menus to seasonal specials with optional wine pairings,…
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Log Haven Under New Ownership, Plus Slopeside Sets at Deer Valley and Utah’s 2026 James Beard Semifinalists
Log Haven Under New Ownership Big news from the owners of award-winning Log Haven Restaurant. Log Haven Restaurant, the iconic and beloved dining destination nestled in Millcreek Canyon, announces the…
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New Restaurants and Reopenings in Utah
Las Vegas–based Pinkbox Doughnuts has opened its first Northern Utah location in American Fork, bringing more than 70 handcrafted doughnut varieties to Utah County. The opening is part of a…
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When Main Street Burned: The Aftermath of the Salt Lake City Fire That Hit Downtown Bars
Fire doesn’t respect zoning, property lines, or even the most popular block on Main Street. On the evening of Monday, August 11, 2025, a blaze that began around 8:40 p.m.…