Opinion Today

West side of Ephraim designated as ‘Rural Opportunity Zone’

— The west side of Ephraim, Utah, has been nominated as a Rural Opportunity Zone under the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, which offers federal tax incentives for investments in low-income rural areas. The designation…

Salt Lake Tribune Oct 24, 2026

Letter: The proposed federal Cove Reservoir project in Utah is a MAGA-styled boondoggle

— A St. George letter writer opposes the proposed federal Cove Reservoir project in Kane and Washington counties, arguing it diverts Virgin River water in a way that wastes water, affects Lower Basin states, and benefits…

The Times-Independent (Moab) Oct 21, 2026

Why aren’t candidates talking about Echo Canyon?

— An opinion column by a Kane Creek Development Watch member argues Grand County candidates should address the Echo Canyon resort, citing SB258, a pending lawsuit over the law, and county commission votes on the developer.

Park Record Oct 24, 2026

Party matters

— A Park City letter writer endorses Democrats Celeste Johnson for state House District 59 and Kent Udell for Congress District 3, arguing that party affiliation matters this election and criticizing Utah Republicans on…

Park Record Oct 24, 2026

B is for bad

— A Park City resident writes in opposition to Constitutional Amendment B, arguing it would weaken citizen-led ballot initiatives and concentrate power in the Legislature. She urges voters to vote against it.