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Hiking Southern Utah: Blake-Gubler Trail

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.
Tuacahn Saddle

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 is a close-by, worthwhile, easy hike with portions of impressive red rocks and views of St. George.

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 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?

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...
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?

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...
Due to our growth, our prodigious water use, and the dramatic change in Colorado Plateau precipitation, Washington County's water issues are worsening.

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....
Beginning with the upcoming Nov. 6 election, Washington County voting will be conducted primarily via ballots sent by mail.

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

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...