COVID-19 has ebbed again
On Feb. 25, the Centers for Disease Control announced a new framework for monitoring the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in communities based on new cases, new hospitalizations and hospital capacity. Utah will…
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Notes from the Jan. 18 Grand County Commission meeting
At their Jan. 18 meeting, the Grand County Commission discussed the state of COVID-19 and the possibility of a mask mandate and reviewed data from a survey of potential visitors. COVID-19 threatens essential…
Southeast Utah sees record COVID spread
According to the Southeast Utah Health Department, on Jan. 12, there were over 540 reported active COVID cases in Carbon, Emery and Grand counties, fueled in part by a record spike of 181…
COVID vaccine approval for 5-11 year olds: School mask mandate will halt on Dec. 18
Last week, the Federal Drug Administration gave the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization for use in children ages 5-11. The approval also started a count-down in the Grand County School District—after Dec. 18,…
Trunk or Treat event moves to Swanny City Park: Halloween event will be on Sat, Oct. 30
Kids rejoice! The annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event is back this year, after skipping last year’s treats due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 30…
Craggin’ Classic on Halloween weekend: Community-building climbing festival back in-person
This Halloween weekend will see the return of the in-person Moab Craggin’ Classic event, which brings together rock climbers for clinics, films, games, prizes and more among Moab’s iconic and beloved climbing areas….
Local Girl Scout troops kick off the year: Groups seeking adult volunteers
Twenty local Girl Scouts attended a meet-and-greet event at Rotary Park on Oct. 6. Girls of different ages enjoyed getting to know one another, playing volleyball and an “ice-breaker” bingo game. Ages ranged…
Adult poses as high school student: GC school district and police seek ways to improve
Last week, a 19-year-old man, later identified as Tu Ngo, posed as a student at both Grand County High School and Margaret L. Hopkin Middle School. After school he followed two students into…
From school to a science career: Internships and job shadows for teens interested in science careers
Grand County High School student Alexa Stripeika wants to be an engineer, but she’s not sure yet what kind. She’s inspired in part by her dad’s career as an environmental engineer. “He used…
Hospital treating record number of COVID-19 patients: High transmission puts MRH resources, staff under pressure
As of Sept. 28, the Moab Regional Hospital had six patients currently being treated for COVID-19—the most the hospital has ever had at one time. That’s in a facility that only has 17…
Grand County School District supports the mask mandate, superintendent says
Dear Students, Staff, Parents, and Community Members of Grand County School District: As you know, we are living in unprecedented times and facing new challenges. I have watched these challenges divide us as…
Council talks road miles, mask mandates: Notes from the Sept. 14 Moab City Council Meeting
At their regular meeting on Sept. 14, the Moab City Council heard updates from the Grand County School District, updated the number of road miles on record within the City, and made a…
To The Editor:
I am sending this copy of my public comment to the Grand County Commission since it is also relevant as part of the current larger social dialogue (or possibly “duel-logue” at some levels):…
Grand County High cancels class due to COVID outbreak
Classes and activities at Grand County Public High School are canceled from Sept. 7-10 after 10 staff members and 8 students tested positive for COVID-19. Local authorities have approved a 30-day mask…
Welcoming kids back to the classroom: School superintendent optimistic despite ongoing pandemic
Grand County School District is preparing to start the 2021-2022 school year on Aug. 19, and has been working closely with health department officials to craft an opening plan with mitigations for COVID-19—a…
Grand County returns to mask-wearing: When COVID-19 is “high,” even vaccinated must wear face coverings
At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Grand County Commission voted to reinstate mandatory mask-wearing in county facilities when the COVID-19 transmission level in Grand County, as determined by the state of Utah, is…