More monsoon flooding possible this week
The National Weather Service reported more flooding is possible in Moab and across the Four Corners area as monsoon thunderstorms pass over this week.
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Discussion on Moab street parking planned for June 16
The City of Moab is undertaking a project to increase on-street parking in Moab’s downtown area, after plans for a downtown parking structure met with resistance in 2020. Construction on the Downtown Dispersed…
Uranium: The mineral that put Moab on the map
Today, visitors to Moab marvel at the region’s wondrous geology: imposing arches, towering canyon walls, and arresting natural beauty inspire millions of travelers to visit annually. However, decades ago, it was a different…
Obituary: Daphen Roean Bastian Ranch
Daphen Roean Bastian Ranch, Jan. 24, 1949 – March 12, 2022 Daphen Roean Bastian Ranch, age 73, passed away with family by her side on March 12, 2022, at Moab Regional Hospital. A…
Death notice: Valerie Hout
March 10, 1975 – March 15, 2022 Valerie Hout, 47, passed away on March 15, 2022, at her home in La Sal. Funeral service details are pending at this time. A full obituary…
Death notice: Elizabeth Stocks
Elizabeth Stocks, July 24, 1939 – March 13, 2022 Elizabeth Stocks, 82, passed away on March 13, 2022, at Canyonlands Care Center. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 25 at…
Shake-up at the county: County office staff and officials take on new roles, Woytek leaves commission
Several office staff at Grand County have taken on new roles over the last several months as the county strives to keep up with growth, update policies and strategies, and plan for the…
New developments will soon have to include housing for locals
Cities and towns nationwide are grappling with a lack of housing, and more specifically, a lack of affordable housing. In Moab, the lack of affordable housing is felt most by the tourism workforce….
Pilot shuttle program will now have two vans
The City of Moab was recently awarded $1 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act through the Federal Transit Administration. The funds will go directly toward the city’s plan to create…
City seeks private partner to develop Walnut Lane affordable housing project
At their regular meeting on March 8, the Moab City Council decided to move forward with the Walnut Lane affordable housing project by pursuing a public-private partnership, in which the city will long-term…