Salt Lake City—The controversy surrounding the Inland Port proposal for Salt Lake City has reached a fever pitch. At the beginning of July, protesters became rioters when they stormed the Salt Lake City Chamber building in a violent clash with police. Utah Governor Gary Herbert called them, “Terrorists.” He calls them terrorists, which is a bit extreme, but what do you … [Read more...]
Utah Stories is 10 Years Old
Utah Stories Turns 10 years old Wow! Utah Stories is 10 years old—has it really been that long since this magazine’s first printed issue? The world has vastly changed in 10 years. I still hear from many readers who say, “Gee! I’ve never seen this before. Where did this come from?” For them, I will attempt to answer that question. The Utah Stories concept was started in … [Read more...]
The Farm issue—Letter from the editor
To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival. –Wendell Berry we produce our farm issue every year because we strongly believe that the connection we have with our food defines our connection with our greater community, our health, and our culture. And a local food economy should be considered the best source of … [Read more...]
Utah medical cannabis: the green lottery heats up
On the afternoon of June 6, the second floor of the Utah Department of Agriculture was packed full of people who want to be farmers. But farmers? or lottery winners? These farmers will be licensed to grow product that hasn't been legally grown in Utah since before 1930. Medical Cannabis farms are coming to Utah. And these prospective "farmers" are actually mostly monied … [Read more...]
Movies on the Plaza makes its return to The Gateway
Movie Night on the Plaza returns to The Gateway starting June 5th. Screening everyone’s favorite classic and pop-culture movies will take place every Wednesday night throughout the summer under the stars. Family-friendly and free, each movie is presented by one of The Gateway’s numerous dining, shopping and entertainment merchants. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to … [Read more...]
Yoga at The Gateway: Tuesday pm with Baby Goats and Boozy Sunday Morning
The Gateway, Utah’s premier community gathering, dining, and entertainment destination invites yogis and novices to join in a healthy practice of yoga all summer long welcoming back Sunday Yoga on the Plaza and introducing $20 Goat Yoga on Tuesday evenings. All shapes, sizes, and ability levels are welcome and supported. Every Sunday at 10 a.m., starting May 19, Salt Lake … [Read more...]
Low wages for Salt Lake City police—a public safety issue?
Wages for Salt Lake City police—Equal pay for equal work Low wages for Salt Lake City police officers are far below other departments, and it absolutely creates a public safety issue for Salt Lake City residents. It’s been seemingly impossible to turn on the television the last few years and not see some drama unfolding around a cop, a gun, and a person of color. Police … [Read more...]
Why is the Teenage Suicide Rate Increasing in Utah?
The teenage suicide rate is increasing in Utah. Suicide is becoming one of the most common forms of death of people under the age of 45. How and why are more people making the desperate decision to end their lives? Delving into this important yet neglected topic, We talk to Kim Myers who is the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for the State of Utah. If you or a loved one is … [Read more...]
Cottonwood Heights Corruption Investigations
It's now been over a year since our last Cottonwood Heights investigation, and our YouTube viewers (30,000 of which watched the video below) are asking why we don't provide an update. While this story has died down in the media, and the Canyon Inn has sadly closed, Utah Stories has felt that in the wake of police shootings and the escalation of violence (mostly unfairly … [Read more...]
Salt Lake City Housing Crisis, Escalating Real Estate Prices and What is Being Done about It
A conversation with Salt Lake City Planning Director Nick Norris Utah's population growth Salt Lake City is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and Utah’s population is quickly growing. For the first time since the Mormon Pioneers settled in Salt Lake City, there are thousands of people who want to live, work and play in downtown Salt Lake City and they are … [Read more...]
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