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Fire restrictions lifted as monsoon season continues
State and federal land management agencies lifted fire restrictions on August 12.
Transportation improvements ahead
The Grand County Commission unanimously adopted the Unified Transportation Master Plan during its Aug. 16 meeting.
Analyzing results from the USU Wellbeing Survey
The survey also found that overall personal wellbeing and community wellbeing in Moab declined from last year, and in addition, Moab reported the lowest wellbeing of the 33 total cities participating in the survey.
County to pursue housing study
Consultants BAE Urban Economics will conduct the study for a sum not to exceed $130,320.
Enticing the snowbirds: New advertising agreement to target Canadian visitors
The contract is for $7,000, and will allow Grand County to develop messaging that will be promoted through travel publications and platforms Expedia Media and Travelweek Canada.
A safe home for puppies: Underdog improves dog yards with support from local business
Local nonprofit Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab recently upgraded its puppy area—and got a boost from the Moab community to do it.
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The Moab Sun News produces and promotes meaningful stories in collaboration with other news outlets and organizations, including KZMU Community Radio, Science Moab, The Moab Museum, the Grand County Public Library, the Utah News Collaborative, and the Corner Post.
Moab Music Festival celebrates 30 years
The festival, which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 16, presents classical music “in concert with the landscape,” meaning most of the concerts are outside.
Moab Mountain Bike Association returns with new events, programming
The Moab Mountain Bike Association is getting revitalized by Anna Sprout, a longtime Moab resident and mountain bike rider.
First responders get treated
Moab BASE jumpers treated Grand County first responders to a free lunch at Gloria’s cafe last week.
Local families urged to apply for reduced school lunches
For the last two years, school lunches were provided free of charge under a federal program that was not extended this year.
Helper Arts Festival includes live artwork, music, vendors
Mark your calendars for a mini-road trip: the Helper Arts Festival, in Helper—about two hours north—takes place from August 19-21.
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