Utah Representative Rob Bishop has put his support behind the efforts to battle the opioid crisis in Utah and beyond. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure aimed at combating the nationwide crisis and Representative Bishop has been outspoken about making this battle a top priority.
Month: June 2018
Vernal City Moves Forward with Wayfinding Design Agreement
Vernal City is moving forward in partnership with other cities to design, develop, and implement a wayfinding system in Uintah County. According to Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion, the City Council approved the design contract with Landmark Design for $49,780 dollars for the development of the master plan.
Willow Creek Fire North of Strawberry Reservoir Caused By Lightning
Crews have continued to diligently work on the Willow Creek Fire north of Strawberry Reservoir for nearly two weeks now. The fire was reported on June 6th and investigators have now determined it was caused by lightning. As of Sunday, the fire had burned 1,301 acres, though it had been several days since it had grown.
Local USU Research Enables Local Industry Time for Solutions to Ozone Problem
Thanks to the USU-Uintah Basin Bingham Research Center, local industry has more time to find cost-effective solutions to the local ozone problem regulated by the EPA. Senior research scientist Huy Tran provided evidence that certain high ozone days were natural-caused exceedances and ultimately the research lead to the EPA dropping the Uintah Basin’s non-attainment level from Moderate to Marginal.
Uintah County Primary Election Ballots Finally Arrive at Vernal Post Office
After a bit of a wait, Primary Election ballots have arrived at the Vernal Post Office. Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins announced Monday that the ballots had arrived and should be delivered on Monday.
Vernal City Council Approves Certified Tax Rate
The Vernal City Council met last week, approving a certified tax rate with a minor increase per household. The rate has an increase of $3 dollars per house per year on an average $200,000 dollar appraised value. “This rate remains among the lowest 10 percent of cities in the State for cities and towns,” shares Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion.
Community Garden in Duchesne County; UBAOG Thanks Volunteers and Donors
The new community garden in Duchesne County is sure to bring joy and fill bellies and the Uintah Basin Association of Governments is offering thanks to the many volunteers and donors that made it possible. Volunteers from Enervest Operating were there early on with power tools and hammers in hand helping build the 15 garden beds in a single day. Workers from Peak’s Well Service reinforced the garden beds with hardware, stapled in the weed barrier, and sealed a picnic table.
Update on Primary Election Ballots from Uintah County Clerk Auditor
Conducting an election by mail is typically uneventful in the weeks leading up to the election day but this year is the exception to the rule. Uintah County Clerk Auditor Mike Wilkins provided an update on Thursday regarding the ballot debacle as local voters are still waiting to have ballots in hand.
Ute Indian Tribe Issues 2018 Fire Restriction Order
The Ute Indian Tribe has issued a 2018 Fire Restriction Order. The announcement, signed June 11th, states that fire conditions are deemed extremely hazardous, constituting a threat to life, property, and the Tribe’s natural resources.
Rifle Police Department Seeks Information on Attempted Child Abduction
A terrifying situation thankfully had a good outcome this week in Rifle. Rifle Police Department have confirmed that they are investigating a case of an attempted abduction of a minor child that took place in the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 13th.