Tag: Washington County
The Lake Powell Pipeline, Part I: boon or boondoggle
This is the first in a multi-part series from The Independent news editor, Don Gilman.
Lake Powell in eastern Utah is the second largest man-made...
Fall into action
Fall is upon us. Time to break out the sweaters, scarves, and boots, enjoy the changing of seasons, and curl up in front of...
2015 General Election preliminary results released for southern Utah
The preliminary results of the 2015 General Election have been tallied. Provisional and mail-in ballots have still yet to be tallied for many of...
Four Washington County municipalities hold elections tomorrow
With the early voting period having officially ended on Friday, Oct. 30, the four municipalities holding elections in Washington County—Hurricane, Ivins, St. George and...
Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for southern Utah over next seven days
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a hazardous weather outlook for southern Utah. The outlook area is the western two...
Kolob Terrace road construction finished; minor repairs remain
The major construction of the Kolob Terrace Road, which runs north from the town of Virgin, has finished and all hard closures completed. Minor...
Should you get the flu shot or should you pass?
Most Americans are not aware that in 1986 Congress gave pharmaceutical companies immunity from lawsuits. Why? Was it because their vaccines had been causing...
Wind advisory issued for southern Utah
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a wind advisory for southern Utah beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29,...
Zion National Park shuttle service reinstated due to traffic, parking problems
The first day after Zion National Park weekday shuttle service ended for the season—Monday, Oct. 26—park officials were faced with a problem. All of...
Tour of Utah rejected by Springdale Town Council
In a special meeting called on Monday, Oct. 26, the Springdale Town Council rejected a bid from the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah...