Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment increased an estimated 3.7% across the past 24 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 58,500 jobs since October 2019.
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Uintah High School Student of the Week
Uintah High's Student of the Week Mateo Martinez was nominated by Ms Colton. Mateo is a great student. He's always inquisitive about learning new information. Mateo works…
Union High School Student of the Week
Union High School's Student of the Week is sophomore Krista Hanke, nominated by Mrs. Palmer. "[Krista is a] helpful girl who is involved at UHS,” shares Mrs. Palmer. “She always has a smile on her face.” Congratulations Krista Hanke, Student of the Week!
Uintah County Officials Show Support for Jordan Cove LNG Project
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.
Powell River Fest A Success; Possibility to Become Annual Event
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.
More Fun to Come in Roosevelt With Redmud Run; ‘Fun on 40’
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.
CIB Approves Funds to Complete Uinta Basin Rail project EIS
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.
A River History Presentation by Uintah County Heritage Museum
The River Festival continues to give the Basin some unique opportunities to celebrate the John Wesley Powell expedition including River History Presentations coming up. The evening will have two presenters who are experienced river rafters who have had experience along the same route that the Powell expedition traveled.
Coordinator Urges Stop of Improper Use of Recycling Bins in Uintah County
The coordinator of the Uintah School District’s ‘Community Employment Placement Program’, the group responsible for operating the local recycling program, has some strong words for community members that choose to improperly use the recycling bins.
Duchesne County Teacher Recognition
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.