Estimated cost to replace West, Highland high schools: $600m
The Salt Lake City School Board in February reviewed feasibility studies to tear down and rebuild West and Highland high schools but made no decisions on proposed building options or whether to initiate a bond process to pay the estimated $600 million combined construction cost.
Riley Elementary creates a public memorial for a beloved teacher
A new public mural dedicated to the memory of Jessica Schroeder, a loved and dearly missed educator at Riley Elementary School who passed away in 2021, has found its home at the school.
$15k commission on offer for public mural project
The Seven Canyons Trust is soliciting proposals for a public mural to be painted next to the Folsom Trail at 25 South 1000 West.
New state plan for ending homelessness in Utah
A new plan to address and decrease homelessness in Utah is being implemented after more than a year of study.
Tejeda’s Market townhome development delayed for environmental assessment
The proposal to redevelop the former Tejeda’s Market at 1179 S. Navajo Street in Glendale has received a 1-year extension from the Salt Lake City Planning Commission.
Have you seen Salt Lake City’s pronghorn?
Pia Okwai: Jordan River memories and possibilities
I have memories encountering local graffiti art and rubbish heaps along the Jordan River parkway. I also remember having mallard ducks, garter snakes, skunks, and muskrats as neighbors.