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Uintah County Officials Show Support for Jordan Cove LNG Project

Jun 26, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

A proposed natural gas export terminal project out of state has the support of local officials as it could benefit the Uintah Basin natural gas industry. The Jordan Cove Project is a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminal that would be located in Coos County, Oregon. The proposed site is in a Bay approximately 7 miles from the entrance of a federally controlled and maintained navigational channel used for international trade.

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Powell River Fest A Success; Possibility to Become Annual Event

Jun 24, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

Two months worth of activities celebrating the 150th anniversary of John Wesley Powell’s journey down the Green River culminated with the Powell River Fest that wrapped up on Saturday in Vernal. “The events were a success and so much fun,” shares Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp. “It was a great celebration for John Wesley Powell.

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More Fun to Come in Roosevelt With Redmud Run; ‘Fun on 40’

Jun 20, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

All this week we’ve highlighted the good going on in Roosevelt City and an upcoming event is a perfect example of the fun opportunities offered in the Roosevelt community. The annual Redmud & Color Run happens each year on the 4th of July at Roosevelt’s Constitution Park. The park is transformed into a big muddy, obstacle course. There are mud pits, swimming ponds, and hay bale towers for the filthiest fun you can have anywhere in the Basin this summer.

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CIB Approves Funds to Complete Uinta Basin Rail project EIS

Jun 14, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

Utah’s Permanent Community Impact Fund Board met for their monthly meeting on Thursday, this time in Vernal, and drew a big crowd of locals there to support one of the agenda items concerning funding to complete the EIS process for the proposed Uinta Basin Rail project. While there were many comments and opinions shared during the meeting, board member Naghi Zeenati offered a unique perspective as he also serves on the Utah Department of Transportation Commission.

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Duchesne County Teacher Recognition

May 15, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

With the end of the school year less than two weeks away, Duchesne County School District would like to recognize several teachers for their 25+ years of service to all of the lives and minds they’ve helped shape. These dedicated teachers are Mike Ross, Charlene Green, Al Jole, Greg Hansen, Debbie Mitchell, Debbie Robinson, Paula Jenkins, Christie Faust, Amy Robinson, Alecia Evans, Shelley Winn, Janalee Goodrich, Gwen Prescott, Keith Morris, Linda Horrocks, and Cindy Bristol.

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Vernal Man Arrested Following Fatal Boating Accident on Flaming Gorge

May 13, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

A Vernal man was arrested for homicide following a fatal boating accident on Flaming Gorge over the weekend. 25-year-old Corey Dale Eggleston was arrested on May 11th for DUI and Automobile Homicide – Causing Death With Alcohol Content Greater than .05. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause filed in 8th District Court, a Daggett County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a possible drowning on Flaming Gorge Reservoir at approximately 1:30pm.

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*Midnight Tonight* Rocky Mountain Power Planned Outage for Uintah County

May 9, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

Rocky Mountain Power has spread the word and urged Uintah County residents and businesses to be prepared. A planned outage is taking place tonight from midnight until 5:00am in order to complete a necessary replacement of a three pole transmission structure that was vandalized by gun fire. The outage will affect all Rocky Mountain Power customers within Vernal, Naples, and the surrounding Uintah County area.

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Prepare Homes for Wildfires

May 2, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office would remind the Uintah Basin residents that while all this rain has created some wonderful green scenery it can lead to very dangerous wildfires when it dries out. To help prepare, they have shared some tips from the National Fire Protection Association on being ready for wildfires. The first step is to create a basic defensible space by clearing dead vegetation and other items within 10 feet of the house and under decks and porches.

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Agreement Reached for Chevron to Acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Apr 27, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

Chevron Corporation announced this month that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in a transaction valued at $33 billion dollars. A press release shared by Anadarko states that the acquisition of Anadarko will significantly enhance Chevron’s portfolio. “This transaction builds strength on strength for Chevron,” shares Chevron’s Chairman and CEO Michael Wirth.

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Moffat County Gymnast Continues to Inspire

Apr 23, 2019 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

When the world needs heroes to remind humanity what good deeds we are capable of, it can feel like those individuals are often far away. Today it is a little bit closer. A 15 year old girl from Craig has continued her participation in gymnastics, last Friday competing in Rifle.