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    So Long…It’s Been A Good Ride

    Lisa Rutherford - February 1, 2025
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    Will Turning To The Right Help Young Men?

    Immigration

    Immigration Haunts Politics!

    Washington County's largest opportunity zone includes Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve. Who benefits from this?

    Washington County’s opportunity zones: “opportunity” for whom?

    Lisa Rutherford - March 10, 2019
    Attending Congressman Stewart’s Feb. 21 town hall was a very odd and frustrating experience. But the reality was even stranger.

    Being engaged in the political process can be more than frustrating

    Lisa Rutherford - February 24, 2019
    Trees or lawns: If people like lush green and holding down temperatures and energy costs, what’s an alternative to water-wasting lawns? Trees.

    Trees or lawns: Which will provide a better future?

    Lisa Rutherford - January 27, 2019
    I often hear it said, “I’m doing it for my children and grandchildren” or “I want my children and grandchildren to be able to live here.” These are used when referencing any number of issues, but here in Washington County, they are used often when referring to the proposed Lake Powell Pipeline.

    What gifts and lessons will we leave our children and grandchildren?

    Lisa Rutherford - December 30, 2018
    The Washington County Water Conservancy District will hold a public hearing to discuss its proposed tax increase. What’s their rationale, and is it valid?

    Water Conservancy District should get a lump of coal this Christmas,...

    Lisa Rutherford - December 2, 2018
    Dominion Energy wants to build a major gas line through the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, perhaps setting a precedent for the Northern Corridor.

    Northern Corridor is not the only threat to our beloved Red...

    Lisa Rutherford - October 21, 2018
    The Sept. 20 FERC decision regarding the Lake Powell Pipeline has restarted the project clock, and the public comment period is now in progress once again.

    Probe into Lake Powell Pipeline Project continues, public comments due

    Lisa Rutherford - September 30, 2018
    PacifiCorp and Rocky Mountain Power miss renewable energy opportunities

    PacifiCorp and Rocky Mountain Power miss renewable energy opportunities

    Lisa Rutherford - August 28, 2018
    Bills H.R. 5597 and H.R. 3297 would force the Northern Corridor/Washington Parkway though the heart of our Red Cliffs Desert Reserve

    Longing for reasonable leaders of the ‘90s

    Lisa Rutherford - August 14, 2018
    Moms are irreplaceable and leave lasting memories

    Moms are irreplaceable and leave lasting memories

    Lisa Rutherford - July 25, 2018
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