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  • Cosmo's Corner

Cosmo’s Corner: High School Art Show

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Meow and hello everyone. It’s Cosmo, Library Cat and art critic, here with wonderful news for all my fellow art connoisseurs out there. Grand County Public Library is currently hosting the All-State Utah High School Art Exhibition!

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  • Schools & Sports

Grand County athletes rack up wins and tough lessons in a busy week – Red Devils Roundup

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Grand County athletes packed the schedule this week, bringing home big wins and valuable experience across multiple sports. Girls Soccer The Lady Red Devils soccer team dominated the pitch, shutting out Parowan 8-0…

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  • Local Government

July’s tourism tax collection was the fourth highest recorded since 2017 – Moab Tourism Advisory Board meeting, Aug. 12

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Grand County’s tourism tax collection Room Tax collections reached their fourth-highest level since 2017 in July, County Finance Director Stephen Vowles reported to the Moab Tourism Advisory Board on August 12. Restaurant tax…

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  • Housing & Development
  • Opinion

Commissioner Brian Martinez: Urgent action on housing is needed (Opinion)

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

A letter to the editor from Grand County Commissioner Brian Martinez: I’ve read the recent article in the Moab Sun News, “Planning Commission seeks end to ‘piecemeal’ Grand County zoning changes,” and I…

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  • Local Government

Grand County Commission meeting, August 19, 2025 – Meeting summary & transcript

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

Meeting Summary Meeting called to order at 4:30 PM with Chair Winfield announcing three agenda changes: postponing Randy’s Metal CUP to next meeting, pulling the Planning Administrator appointment, and proceeding with audit acceptance…

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  • Housing & Development
  • Local Government

Planning department official blasts Commission over ‘disposable’ Grand County employee treatment

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

“No one spoke to me beforehand,” Hofhine wrote in her letter to the Commission. “That lack of notice and direct communication is inconsistent with basic professional practice and undermines continuity of service.”

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  • Schools & Sports

HMK Elementary begins year with construction cones and a new principal

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

Helen M. Knight Elementary students returned to school this week with a new leader at the helm and construction crews still working to complete major campus improvements. Principal Holly Harris, a Moab native…

  • Local Government

Grand County Audit Committee, August 18 meeting transcript & summary

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

A mostly technical financial review showed issues with delays in receiving financial statements and with departments’ spending exceeding their budget.

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  • Cosmo's Corner

Cosmo’s Corner: Etiquette Tips from the library cat

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

Hello friends! It is your favorite local Library Cat, Cosmo, here with some information that will improve your life and mine–my personal guidance on how to approach and pet cats.

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Mountain biker sets new FKT speed record on White Rim Trail

Moab Sun News4 months ago4 months ago

Professional cyclist Hannah Otto claimed the women’s fastest known time (FKT) on Moab’s White Rim Trail on May 2, 2025, completing the demanding 100-mile route in 6 hours, 36 minutes, and 51 seconds. Otto’s achievement on the iconic Canyonlands trail beats the previous women’s record by nearly 15 minutes.

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