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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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Roosevelt City 800 South Project Update

Jun 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The improvements to 800 South in Roosevelt are obvious at this point. “This project has been years in the making and we’re thrilled to be one step closer to completion,” shares Roosevelt City. “Some finishing work remains, including construction of sidewalk along the north side.”

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Work Beginning on Vernal Regional Airport Master Plan

Jun 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County and Vernal City have begun work on the Vernal Regional Airport Master Plan and the first of five public meetings is approaching. The meeting announcement explains that an Airport Master Plan is a comprehensive study to determine development plans to meet future and unmet aviation demand in the short-, medium-, and long-term.

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UBAOG Seeking More Applications for Weatherization Assistance Program

Jun 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin Association of Governments is welcoming more applications for the Weatherization Assistance Program. “The Weatherization Assistance Program is getting some extra funding starting in July and so we welcome new applications,” shares program coordinator Jeannie Powell. The program helps low-income individuals and families reduce energy costs.

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Officials Seek Information on Puppy Found Dead in Green River

Jun 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Officials are asking for the public’s help for an investigation underway concerning a dead puppy. According to the Uintah Animal Control and Shelter Special Service District, animal control officers responded to the Jensen area on Monday, June 24th, on a call of a dead puppy found in the Green River under suspicious circumstances.

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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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Monument for First School in Jensen Dedicated

Jun 24, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Escalante Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) unveiled a new monument on Saturday to memorialize the location of the Jensen area’s first school. Jensen, originally known as Riverdale, was settled in 1877 and received its first school in 1881 when Miss Lydia Chatwin was hired as a school teacher for that area.