County urges Forest Service to reject limits on public comment
Don’t mess with the National Environmental Policy Act’s public comment provisions. A majority of Grand County Council members sent that message…
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County ratifies limits on new overnight rentals
By their own admission, county officials say that a July 18 Grand County Council vote to limit the development of new…
Study committee calls for council form of government
Grand County should adopt a council/appointed manager form of government, and split its governing body up into a combination of at-large…
Bears Ears plans up for final public review
It could be just a matter of time before Bears Ears National Monument’s boundaries are redrawn once again, depending on the…
City names Bret Edge as new police chief
The City of Moab didn’t have to look far at all to find its next police chief. Officials announced this week…
Uintah officials seek local support in Moab for Book Cliffs road
The Book Cliffs will always be a formidable natural barrier between Moab and Vernal. But Uintah County officials say they’re hoping…
Senior housing moves closer to groundbreaking
After unexpected delays over the past year, the Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah (HASU) is one step closer to breaking ground…
City’s plastic bag ban survives legislative session
Plastic bags won’t be making a grand reappearance at local retailers’ checkout stands this year, despite one libertarian-leaning Spanish Fork lawmaker’s…
City pauses new lodging projects
Time out, lodging developers. The Moab City Council voted 4-0 last week to enact an ordinance that places a temporary 180-day…
City launches new curbside recycling service
Are you in, or are you out? The Moab City Council this week adopted a new household recycling service for its…