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First COVID-19 Positive Test Diagnosed in Southern Utah

Guest Contributor - March 22, 2020

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?

Lisa Rutherford - March 10, 2019

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?

Lisa Rutherford - December 30, 2018

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

Guest Contributor - December 23, 2018

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

Guest Contributor - August 17, 2018

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

Guest Contributor - August 9, 2018

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...

Washington County citizens can learn more about the United Utah Party’s exciting movement at a potluck picnic at JC Snow Park.

Washington County United Utah Party hosts informative picnic

Guest Contributor - June 6, 2018

Washington County United Utah Party hosts informative picnic By Jamie Young Are you concerned with the current political system? Do you feel like partisanship puts party...

Rep. Stewart introduces H.R. 5597, legislation for Washington County Northern Corridor

The Independent - April 25, 2018

Rep. Stewart introduces H.R. 5597, legislation for Washington County Northern Corridor On April 24, Rep. Chris Stewart introduced H.R. 5597. This legislation will provide the...

Office of the State Auditor releases review of Washington County

Guest Contributor - April 13, 2018

Office of the State Auditor releases review of Washington County By Nicole Toomey Davis The Office of the State Auditor released its Review of Washington County...

A slew of candidates have filed to run in the local 2018 election in Iron County, Washington County, and Kane County.

Candidates in Iron, Kane, and Washington Counties file to run

Josh Warburton - March 21, 2018

Candidates in Iron, Kane, and Washington Counties file to run A slew of candidates have filed to run in the local 2018 election in Iron...

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