Columnists
10/16/2026 · Hurricane
The Three-Second Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t need a dramatic boundary speech to stop overcommitting. One ordinary sentence, used consistently, can give you back the space to make honest choices.
The Tiny Bird That Refuses to Quit
Emily Dickinson turns hope into a small, stubborn creature that sings without asking permission—or payment. Read this poem once, and you may never think of optimism as a grand speech again.
10/12/2026
The Sentence That Can Expose a Foolish Thought
George Orwell had a wonderfully rude theory about bad writing: it does not merely reflect muddled thinking—it helps produce it. Try his test today on the next sentence you write.
10/12/2026
Tariffs, Shutdown Threats, and the Price of Political Theater
Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while families absorb the costs through higher prices and thinner public services. Four stories explain why the noise matters, plus one quieter fight that could reshape American health care.
10/12/2026
Immersive Van Gogh Is Not a Museum. Good.
The giant projection room gets mocked for turning masterpieces into wallpaper. I say it should stop apologizing and admit what it really is: a very expensive, occasionally moving screensaver with excellent snacks.
10/12/2026
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View allDuchesne County Commissioners Set to Convene: Public Invited to Attend
The Duchesne County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Meetings begin at 10:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the County Administration Building, 964 E 400 S, Duchesne, UT 84021. Agendas are posted in advance on the county website. Public comment is welcome during designated periods. Please check the official Duchesne County website for the most up-to-date schedule and any special meeting notices.
Uintah County Planning & Zoning Meeting Set for April 9th: Zone Changes, Event Venue on Agenda
UINTAH COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 PM UINTAH COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMMISSIONER'S BOARD ROOM 155 East 100 South, Vernal, Utah I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING (March 12, 2024) IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) A. Zone Change Request - Parcel ID: 01-0015-0000 - From R-1 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) - Applicant: Smith Development LLC B. Conditional Use Permit Application - "The Barn Venue" - Event Center - Parcel ID: 01-0020-0010 - Applicant: Johnson Events Inc. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Subdivision Plat Amendment Request - "Meadow Creek Estates" - Lot 3 - Applicant: Green Valley Homes VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and Recommendation on proposed amendments to the Uintah County General Plan. VII. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact the County Clerk's office at 435-781-5480 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. POSTED: April 4, 2024
Unknown County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meetings: Agendas and Minutes Available
The Unknown County Board of County Commissioners meets regularly to conduct the business of the county. Agendas for upcoming meetings are posted here in advance, and minutes from past meetings are archived for public review. These documents provide detailed information on the discussions, decisions, and actions taken by the Board.
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BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSION ADOPTS TEMPORARY 180-DAY LAND USE REGULATION FOR DATA CENTERS
Zoning - 09/25/2026
Box Elder County Attorney Issues Legal Decision on Referendum Applications for Resolutions
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