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Near-Total Eclipse of the Moon This Thursday
Utahns missed out on the August total eclipse of the Sun and clouds covered February's total eclipse of the Moon but, if circumstances align, folks in the Uintah Basin will have the chance to view a near-total eclipse of the Moon this Thursday night.
DWR: Drought Means Additional Permits Approved
Due to the current extreme drought conditions in Utah the Utah Wildlife Board approved some additional antlerless elk permits during a public meeting last week.
Bison In Book Cliffs Experience Significant Die Off In July And August
Bison in the Book Cliffs experienced a significant die-off event during the end of July and the beginning of August. The recent deaths reduced the adult bison population in the Bitter Creek area by almost 40%.
Stage 2 Fire Restriction Orders Rescinded; Stage 1 Restrictions Remain In Place
As of August 21st, Stage 2 Fire Restriction Orders have been rescinded for Uintah, Daggett, Duchesne, and Wasatch counties. Stage 1 fire restrictions are still in place.
Slough Canyon Fire More Than Triples In Size Over Weekend
The Slough Canyon Fire more than tripled in size over the weekend. The fire was mapped on Saturday around noon at 810 acres but is now listed at 3000 acres and 0% contained.
Look To The Sky For Dinah SOAR Days
Uintah County is home to Utah’s biggest hot air balloon festival and the fun arrives this weekend. It runs Friday, August 28th through Sunday, August 30th.
Community Spotlight
Congratulations to Hayzel Tapoof
Local royalty are always busy serving and representing our area so well with the latest example of this being Hayzel Tapoof. Hayzel was crowned Native American Events Princess over the weekend at the 13th Annual Celebration of the People Powwow in West Valley City. Hayzel served as Miss Uintah High Native American Princess last school year. Congratulations Hayzel Tapoof, this year’s Native American Events Princess!
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