Life and Laughter - Give Me Some Sugar

Whether I battled the world’s loudest candy wrappers or faced the principal for participating in black market candy sales, Halloween remained my favorite holiday Read More »

Why we love to be scared: The psychology behind Halloween thrills

Halloween provides a thrill that many people don’t understand. Find out why people love being scared around Halloween season. Read More »

The evolution of Halloween: from ancient Celtic rituals to modern-day festivities

Halloween originated from ancient Celtic traditions and evolved through history, blending with Roman and Christian practices, eventually becoming a popular holiday in the U.S. known for costumes, pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. Read More »

Six terrifying haunted locations in Salt Lake County to visit this Halloween

Discover six of the most terrifying haunted locations in Salt Lake County, from eerie abandoned mills to ghost-filled hotels, perfect for a spine-chilling Halloween adventure. Read More »

Draper’s Kuwahara’s Pumpkin Patch and Thriller Park open for the season

Kuwahara’s Pumpkin Patch and Thriller Park opened for the season on Sept. 20, offering a variety of attractions such as the pumpkin patch, haunted house, Halloween Main Street, Once Upon a Time land, corn maze, Grand Bizarre, a magician and more. Read More »

New faces and key races to watch in Salt Lake County 2024 election

Bradley, Granato, and Alvord to retire from the Salt Lake County Council. Read More »

Expanding the My County Rec Pass program

Given the popularity and positive impact of the My County Rec Pass program, I plan to advocate for TRCC funding for the city-owned rec centers to adopt this same program. Read More »

Salt Lake County Public Safety Bond

Our jails are at capacity and urgently require expansion. The proposed public safety bond will enable us to consolidate two jails into one, add more beds, expand mental health treatment services, create a facility to support inmates transitioning back into the community, and build a Justice and Accountability Center. Read More »

‘Largest single, coordinated riparian restoration effort’ for Jordan River unveiled at opening day of festival

September’s annual Get to the River Festival along the Jordan River opened with a big announcement: a newly acquired $7 million will fund the largest coordinated multi-year riparian restoration project the river has ever seen. Read More »