The Cache Valley Humanitarian Center is scheduled to celebrate its five-year anniversary this Saturday at 420 S. 500 East in River Heights. The event will feature remarks from Mayor Peterson and musical performances by Alicia Blickfeldt and Chilali Hugo.
A silent auction will be held during the anniversary celebration, featuring 55 handmade quilts. An anonymous donor has pledged to match the quilts, with proceeds intended to support services and supplies for local residents.
In other local news, the U.S. Forest Service has announced that Wind Cave Trailhead, its access road, and one mile of trail in Logan Canyon will be closed from Oct. 26 through Dec. 31 for parking lot improvements. Hikers are advised they may follow a longer detour via the Preston Valley Trailhead in Green Canyon while the primary route is closed.
The Utah Women and Leadership Project released a report stating that poverty among Utah women has shifted. The study found a drop from 49.6% to 32.9% in households headed by single mothers, though challenges remain regarding wage gaps and caregiving costs. The report notes that Utah's overall rate is lower than the national average, but higher rates persist among women of color, single mothers, and older women.
In Preston, residents have expressed concern regarding the announced Oct. 31 closure of Deseret Industries because the building no longer meets job training needs. City Council President Todd Thomas stated the closure is based solely on building issues and noted that current training participants will continue to receive support.
Additionally, Attorney General Derek Brown announced a multistate settlement involving Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, $16.7 million in payments will be canceled for Utah consumers with qualifying lease-to-own contracts from 2017 to 2022. The settlement requires Snap Finance to change business practices and provide clearer disclosure of lease terms to customers.
