Park City area leaders discuss nonpartisan climate solutions at annual conference - Park Record
Robertson’s panel will discuss the Nature is Nonpartisan movement, which was started at a Mountain Towns 2030 Summit two years ago by American Conservation Coalition Founder Benji Backer. “Unfortunately, in the last several years, the climate issue has been politicized in a way that just doesn’t make any sense,” Robertson said.
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The Wasatch Back hospitality sector is growing. Can a college program help meet the coming needs?
Doug Miller is a professor and founder of the Wasatch Area Resort Management program, or WARM, a two-year, five-semester hospitality degree taught at Utah Valley University’s Wasatch campus. The post The Wasatch Back hospitality sector is growing.
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Biologists see hunting as management tool for Wasatch Back elk populations - Park Record
Each year before hunting season begins, usually in August, Walden and other state biologists head into the wild to classify elk populations, counting males, females and calves to help estimate herd size and inform management decisions. Sept.
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Voter eligibility of dozens in West Hills challenged before Election Day
The town sponsor fired back after an opponent of the Summit County incorporation challenged voters' eligibility. West Hills incorporation is on the Nov. 3 ballot after years of contention and litigation over future development between Kamas and Hideout.
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Summit County manager proposes $107M budget, no tax increase in 2027
The Summit County Council gets its first look at the FY2027 budget Wednesday. County Manager Shayne Scott’s proposed budget is $107 million, up $6.8 million from 2026. Scott said a property tax increase isn’t needed because of revenue from sales taxes added in the last two years.
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Smoke could be visible in Park City this week as prescribed burns continue
Park City Municipal and Alpine Forestry will conduct slash pile burns in Thaynes Canyon and Iron Mountain open spaces. In addition to the prescribed kiln burns in Thaynes Canyon, crews will be burning more than 3,700 slash piles in the area starting Tuesday, Oct.
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