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Birds occupy the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Lake questions: Why is Utah still funding Bear River Development?

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Local experts answer questions about Bear River water diversions and how soon conservation efforts can affect the Great Salt Lake.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, center, receives ILWA report

Utah’s population boom could further strain its limited water

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A report published by the Utah State University Institute of Land, Water and Air shows that Utah’s rapid population growth could further strain the state’s limited natural resources.
Commercial district in Sugarhouse neighborhood in Salt Lake City, Utah

SLC focuses on ‘traffic calming’ as lower speed limit enforcement faces obstacles

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The Salt Lake City Council approved 20 mph speed limits in the city's residential areas in May.
Rae Duckworth holds a "Justice for Bobby" sticker near a mural in Salt Lake City

Murals paint memories of those lost to police violence across the US

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In recent years, artists in Salt Lake City and other U.S. cities have painted "gravestone murals" to commemorate people killed by police across the country.
Sunrise over the Great Salt Lake

Lake questions: Can we bring water from the ocean to the Salt Lake?

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This week’s Great Salt Lake questions explore the idea of pulling water from the ocean, lake area prioritization and license plates.
Students sit at tables in a library

As educators leave at increasing rates, advocates and students express worry

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An exodus of teachers and educators, combined with fewer students earning education degrees, is ringing alarms for education advocates.
Headshot of Sarah Reale

SLCC’s Sarah Reale elected to the State Board of Education

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Sarah Reale, director of digital marketing at Salt Lake Community College, defeated Laurel Fetzer in the race for the 5th District seat on the Utah State Board of Education.
Water fixture with red U in background

Utah universities work to alleviate water crisis through conservation efforts

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Utah colleges and universities are taking their own measures to help address the state’s water crisis.
Graphic representation of U.S. "I voted" stickers

Utah 2022 election update: Republicans win all five federal races

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Utah will send five Republican incumbents back to Congress after reelecting Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Blake Moore, Rep. Chris Stewart, Rep. John Curtis and Rep. Burgess Owens in the 2022 midterm elections.
#SLCCvotes 2022: vote by mail or in person; Election Day is Nov 8th

SLCC votes 2022: US House District 4

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Learn more about Republican Rep. Burgess Owens, Democratic challenger Darlene McDonald and United Utah Party candidate January Walker in this debate recap for Utah's 4th Congressional District seat.
#SLCCvotes 2022: vote by mail or in person; Election Day is Nov 8th

SLCC votes 2022: US Senate

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Learn more about Republican Sen. Mike Lee and independent candidate Evan McMullin in this debate recap for one of Utah's U.S. Senate seats.
#SLCCvotes 2022: vote by mail or in person; Election Day is Nov 8th

SLCC votes 2022: US House District 3

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Learn more about Republican Rep. John Curtis and Democratic challenger Glenn Wright in this debate recap for the U.S. House District 3 seat.