Leia Larsen
Standard-Examiner
Helena, MT, United States
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Did the Utah Legislature do enough to save the Great Salt Lake?
Editor’s note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake — and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late. Read all of our stories […] → Read More
After long summer, northern Utah water managers worry about another dismal winter
With outdoor watering season almost over, northern Utah water managers are already looking ahead. → Read More
3 ways to celebrate National Public Lands Day near Ogden
Utah is a public lands state. Nearly two-thirds is federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management or the National Park Service. There are also → Read More
Layton Hospital brings a new suite of service to residents, will take patients in October
There's a new hospital in the Layton neighborhood. → Read More
Secondary water shutting off early for Weber Basin customers
After a dismal winter and a dry summer, the secondary water supply in the Weber Basin will be shut off early. → Read More
World-renowned alpinist Jeff Lowe dies at 67, leaving outdoor legacy in Ogden
Jeff Lowe — a pioneering alpinist, outdoor gear inventor and innovative ice climber who hailed from Ogden — died late Friday, Aug. 24 in Colorado. → Read More
It's time to move Utah's pioneer-era water law into 21st century, advisors say
When Utah's water law was officially codified in 1903, Great Salt Lake was largely viewed as a waste because of its high salinity and lack of fish. Today, the lake represents a paradox in... → Read More
Weber County recycling sees a bright spot
A shake-up from overseas drove recycling costs up and, once officials in China decided to stop taking certain materials, Utahns had to re-learn what to toss in their blue bins. Ogdenites were... → Read More
Utah wildlife officials again seek bigger cougar hunt
Cougar hunting quotas are causing an uproar in Utah. → Read More
Podcasters debunk myths and explore interesting lives of Utah's bats
Bats are one of the most prolific types of mammals in the world, but you might not know it since they spend most of their time quietly hunting insects in the dark. → Read More
Milky substance flowing through North Ogden stirs environmental concerns
The takeaway? Don’t dump weird materials in storm gutters. → Read More
Problems with Weber County waste piling up at Recycled Earth
Weber County’s recycling mess seems to have escalated into a full-blown dumpster fire. → Read More
Woman swims to safety after crashing car into Pineview Reservoir
WEBER COUNTY — A female driver crashed into Pineview Reservoir on Saturday afternoon but was able to escape her vehicle and swim to safety. Weber County emergency crews were dispatched to... → Read More
UPDATE: Woman missing from Shadow Valley care facility found Saturday afternoon
Ogden Police need the public’s help finding a missing person who wandered from her care facility Saturday morning. → Read More
Researchers need public's help searching for Utah fireflies
Scientists with BYU are working to study the bugs’ genetics to see how different pockets found in Utah relate to the bigger firefly family tree. Locals can contribute to this research by... → Read More
Rocky Mountain Power offering customers a discount on new electric vehicles
The company announced the second year of its Live Electric EV Discount program, which provides $3,000 off a 2018 Nissan Leaf. The discount is open to all Rocky Mountain customers and all state... → Read More
Roy mom and daughter win 2018 Mother-Child Look-alike Contest
The pair scooped up the most votes for the Standard-Examiner’s 2018 Mother-Child Look-alike Contest, meaning they’ll both get some pampering at Timeless Medical Spa and Weight... → Read More
Ogden's growing plant-based culture means vegan food for everyone
The plant-based trend has rooted itself in Ogden’s food scene, with burgeoning vegan-only businesses and established restaurants growing their vegan options. It’s now easy to find... → Read More
Weber GOP selects nominees for commission seats, sheriff and more
The 2018 Nominating Convention ran late, with three rounds of voting needed to select nominees for one commissioner seat and the Sheriff’s race. → Read More
New inland port could be ticket for Promontory Point landfill to take coal ash
Could an inland port opening on the south shore of the Great Salt Lake potentially benefit a landfill looking to open to the north, on Promontory Point? The two sites seemed linked by a lot more than their proximity to the lake. → Read More