June is considered by the LGBTQ community and its allies as Pride Month, and we would like to use this editorial platform to talk openly about the LGBTQ community in Utah Valley and how the county as a whole should be allies to this often marginalized community.We understand being LGBTQ in Utah ...
Three religion-affiliated panelists tackled the issue of whether religion should have an influence on public policy <a ...
This past week, a congressional hearing in a House Judiciary subcommittee gained public attention after former late-night comedian Jon Stewart lambasted Congress during the hearing for not showing enough support for 9/11 victims and first responders — specifically for a bill providing ongoing ...
Former representative of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, Jason Chaffetz, announced last week that he would not enter the 2020 election for governor.Enter: collective sigh of immense gratitude.Perhaps you think us harsh. But, we’d beg to differ.After all, it’s hardly been two years ...
The community likely recognizes the new face taking the helm of the Springville Department of Public Safety.Craig Martinez, as the public information officer of the Orem Police Department, was an active part of promoting and being a voice for the department. Whether he was taking part in ...
Many state and national leaders gathered in Salt Lake City this past week once again, this time to discuss Utah’s future energy plans.On Thursday, Gov. Gary Herbert joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, as well as Wyoming’s governor, CEOs of Dominion Energy and Rocky Mountain Power, ...
Amid the few dozen politicians who’ve put their name forward to run for president of the United States in 2020, it can be easy to forget the importance of the local and municipal elections happening this year.Next week, from June 3 through June 7, is the filing period for individuals to ...
This week, one of Utah County’s top elected officials shared with the public that he was gay.Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie spoke with the Daily Herald about his experiences and decision to share this part of his personal life. Ivie, a Republican and one of the only, if not only, ...
It’s become somewhat of a trend on the western side of Utah County now.The state attracts large businesses, with the desire for them to locate in Utah and add them to their illustrious scroll of businesses we are home to.However, as Utah County continues to develop (and at many times fails to ...
With enough applied pressure, many things change states. Coal, with applied pressure and heat, becomes diamond.While not quite a diamond in the rough, Brigham Young University proved this week that under the immense pressure of student protest and disharmony, long-held policies and procedures ...
