Tag: Washington County
Hiking Southern Utah: Blake-Gubler Trail
Winter's snows will soon make it difficult to access this trail's higher reaches, so get out there while you still can.
Hiking Southern Utah: Tuacahn Saddle
Tuacahn Saddle, also known as Padre’s Canyon trail, is a gorgeous but moderately strenuous scenic trail that takes hikers up behind Tuacahn amphitheater and down into Snow Canyon State Park with spectacular views all along the way.
Hiking Southern Utah: Pioneer Rim Trail
Hiking Southern Utah: Pioneer Rim Trail is a close-by, worthwhile, easy hike with portions of impressive red rocks and views of St. George.
Reverse 911 A Valuable Emergency Preparedness Tool
Reverse 911: In the past week alone, three different wildfires have caused evacuations in Washington County population centers. With this year’s severe fire conditions
First COVID-19 Positive Test Diagnosed in Southern Utah
ST. GEORGE — The Southwest Utah Public Health Department has confirmed the first case of a person being diagnosed in Southern Utah with a positive test of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Washington County’s opportunity zones: “opportunity” for whom?
Washington County's opportunity zones: “opportunity” for whom?
Opportunity zones were created when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed by Congress and signed by...
What gifts and lessons will we leave our children and grandchildren?
What gifts and lessons will we leave our children and grandchildren?
I often hear it said, “I’m doing it for my children and grandchildren” or...
Our problem with water
Our problem with water
By Tom Butine
Our “water agencies”, Utah’s Division of Water Resources and the Washington County Water Conservancy District, have the best intentions....
Washington County voting will be done primarily by mail
Washington County voting will be done primarily by mail
By Melanie Abplanalp
The Washington County Clerk’s office has made a change in how registered voters will...
Point-in-Time Count shows increase in Washington County unsheltered homeless
Point-in-Time Count shows increase in Washington County unsheltered homeless
By Christina Davis
Data from Utah's annual Point-in-Time Count shows that the number of people experiencing homelessness...