A total solar eclipse scheduled for August 12, 2026, will pass over Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and parts of Russia and Portugal, according to NASA, while a partial eclipse will be visible across much of North America.
Details of upcoming solar eclipse
NASA reports that for those in the path of totality, the Moon will completely cover the Sun for less than two and a half minutes. In the northern contiguous United States, residents will see a partial eclipse beginning around midday and lasting into the afternoon.
Utah electric vehicle assistance program
In Utah County, applications are now open for the Utah Electric Vehicle Replacement Assistance Program (EVRAP), which provides help to income-qualified residents looking to replace older vehicles with electric models, according to the Utah County Health Department.
Proposed changes to forest fees
The Manti-La Sal National Forest announced on June 15, 2026, that it has proposed changes to recreation fees within the forest.
Regional Utah environmental and historical updates
Other regional updates include the ongoing mosquito control season in Utah County and the continued availability of petroglyphs at Parowan Gap, a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places that features prehistoric and historical markings.
Eureka Juneteenth holiday office closures
In Eureka, city officials announced that offices would close on June 18, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday.
