Deseret News archives: Now 3 years later, Maui residents are rebuilding their homes, lives
Images of the battle to survive in Hawaii and the battle to thrive 3 years later are impactful. Remembering the Maui wildfire on Aug. 8, 2023. Read more.
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Utah’s fires near 500,000 acres for 2nd time ever, but monsoons could help slow activity
Utah's wildfires are nearing an undesired feat only seen once before in modern history, but there's hope that another round of monsoons can help quell the state's fire danger.
Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown
An effort by the White House to delay a ban on hemp products threatened to delay the funding bill earlier this week.
National Pickleball Day is this weekend. Here’s a look at why so many people love to play
Celebrate the country's fastest growing sport and activity this weekend with National Pickleball Day.
Appeals court rules Trump needs congressional approval for White House ballroom
White House ballroom construction, President Trump, District of Columbia appeals court, Justice Neomi Rao, national security
Bill to prevent youth suicide by sodium nitrite clears Senate
Utah Senator John Curtis, Youth Poisoning Prevention Act, sodium nitrite, Tammy Duckworth, Tammy Baldwin, Bernie Moreno.
Cosmo flips his way into this unique hall of fame
The Mascot Hall of Fame released its newest inductees and Cosmo has finally made it
Trump hosts mining CEOs, University of Utah president, as he seeks minerals for defense production
The president hosted a roundtable discussion on Friday with executives from top mining companies
Update: Firefighting helicopter with 2 on board crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire
An incident involving an aircraft happened on Friday morning as crews continue to battle a massive wildfire burning in central Utah.
Is Salt Lake City now ‘America’s Mountain City’?
New branding for Salt Lake area tourism launched after Fodor’s Travel says, “Sorry, Denver.”
Big Andrew Gentry anxious for second season at BYU after transferring from Michigan
Who is Andrew Gentry? Where did Andrew Gentry transfer to BYU from? Did Andrew Gentry ever play for the Michigan Wolverines?
Opinion: Latter-day Saint women are happier than most. So why are more young women struggling?
Blaming the church for youth retention misses another culprit: the secular culture our children are swimming in.
Global charity leaders visit Utah to report on helping ‘the one’ 52 million times
Relief Society. Caring for Women and Children Initiative. Church of Jesus Christ. CARE, Catholic Relief Services, Helen Keller Intl, Hunger Project, iDE, Save the Children, Vitamin Angels.
The space race has gone nuclear
NASA, INL and the private industry are partnering to develop fission-powered spacecraft for Mars by 2028 and a nuclear reactor for the moon by 2030.
To filibuster or not to filibuster
Also in this edition: What Utah’s House members are up to during their August recess — and senators wait to see when theirs can begin
Kedon Slovis, other former BYU players show out in NFL preseason kickoff
Slovis completed 9 of 10 passes for 106 yards, a touchdown and a game-high passer rating of 144.2
Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russia and Iran
The vote on Thursday also signals growing momentum in the Senate to accomplish items on their long to-do list before the scheduled August recess.
Are these 3 college football players with Utah ties among the 40 most important in the whole country?
BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier, Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker and Boise State Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen made an ESPN list.
Man charged with arson in Spokane told police he planned it for weeks
Spokane fire, arson, Aaron Farinacci, Detective Michael Drapeau, Spokane County, fires in Washington.
This temple will be the first dedicated by the newest Latter-day Saint apostle
Cody Wyoming Temple dedication. Elder Clark G. Gilbert. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Opinion: Utah has what it takes to solve our big challenges
See More Deseret News Stories In SearchView CommentsShareThe Oquirrh Mountains are barely visible during a windy day in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Laura Seitz, Deseret News By A. Scott Ander...
What it’s been like to be a refugee in Utah in recent years
The Trump administration capped refugees at 7,500 in 2026; Utah refugees like Noberto and Abdi face hurdles, but find community support.
The Killers frontman is warming up for his big solo tour — in Salt Lake City
Brandon Flowers The State Room. Brandon Flowers solo tour. Brandon Flowers Salt Lake shows. Brandon Flowers The State Room tickets.
‘You want to see if you can make those dreams a reality’: Sharrieff Shah on why he turned down Kyle Whi...
Utah cornerbacks coach had an offer to go with Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor. Here’s why he stayed in Salt Lake City.