K. Sophie Will
Deseret News
St. George, UT, United States
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Intermountain West employment is a story of extremes in 2021
Utah ended the year with the second-lowest unemployment rate in the country at 1.9% in December followed closely by Idaho’s 2.4%. In the same month, Nevada had the second-highest jobless rate in the country at 6.4%. → Read More
Here’s how much natural disasters in the West cost federal taxpayers
President Biden on Friday surveyed the devastation from the Marshall fire in Colorado, the latest in an increasing number of fires, floods and other calamities that require federal aid for communities to recover and rebuild. → Read More
About one-third of the Intermountain West’s ski areas have yet to set an opening date. Here’s a list
Snow accumulation and finding workers have posed challenges for many resort communities in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico → Read More
Here’s how much money you waste when you’re stuck in traffic
Texas A&M University’s Urban Mobility Report calculates the cost of congestion. New York City is the highest and Lancaster-Palmdale, California is the cheapest. Here’s the cost in Utah, Idaho and other states in the Intermountain West. → Read More
Rockfall in Zion National Park closes SR-9 in the park, tunnel but shuttles still running
An early morning rockfall closed SR-9 in Zion Friday morning until further notice as crews work on clean up, though shuttles are still running. → Read More
The latest from Utah's national parks: What do we do about tourism, housing crisis?
It's been a month since my last column, and this week we're launching our housing series. Read Utah national parks news, then tell me your thoughts: → Read More
A newlywed couple found shot to death in Utah, ending a four-day search near national park
A missing Moab couple was found murdered with a gun after a four-day search. Here's what happened and how their families are asking for help: → Read More
Moab floods second time this week, more expected as damage grows near Arches, Canyonlands
Gateway town to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Moab, saw flash floods Wednesday night, damaging homes and roads. Here's what happened and more: → Read More
Utah Sen. Lee questions Interior's Haaland over Biden's Tracy Stone-Manning BLM appointment
Sen. Mike Lee questioned Interior Sec. Deb Haaland on the BLM appointee. Here's Utah's public land news: → Read More
Zion shuttle drivers quit over verbal abuse over masks, Bryce Canyon shuttles de-escalated
Five Zion National Park shuttle drivers have quit over visitors verbally abusing them over the federal mask mandate. Here's why you still need a mask: → Read More
Arches sees first flash flood of the season, Zion closes The Narrows overnight for floods
On Monday night, the southeast Utah national park got over an inch an hour, stranding motorists by Delicate Arch. Here's what happened: → Read More
Utah national parks visitors hit with weather extremes over Pioneer Day weekend
Holiday weekend crowds were hit with weather extremes, destroying infrastructure, threatening historic buildings and endangering visitors. → Read More
Flash floods hit Capitol Reef National Park as Zion recovers and Arches traffic slows
Flash flood warnings still come daily, but the hard-hitting monsoons have moved to Capitol Reef, causing muddy roads. Here's what happened: → Read More
Zion National Park to close SR-9 next week to clear drains ahead of monsoon, flood season
The main road into Zion's south entrance is closing nightly for "proactive" maintenance as flash floods still threaten. Here's what you need to know: → Read More
'First COVID, now this?': Zion Canyon Music Festival in flux due to June flash floods
As Zion National Park is still rebuilding from the June 29 flash flood, the O.C. Tanner amphitheater parking lot is in ruin. Here's the event update: → Read More
Lake Powell bans houseboats, starts extending boat ramps amid drought, low water levels
Boating at Lake Powell is getting more difficult by the day as drought continues to take its toll behind Glen Canyon Dam. Here's the latest: → Read More
Skin rashes reported because of Zion's cyanobacteria; flash floods didn't clean the river
How have the flash floods affected the cyanobacteria in Zion National Park? How do you avoid side effects and avoid flash floods? Read more here: → Read More
Caught in a flash flood in Zion National Park: What to do when a monsoon hits
It's monsoon season in Zion. And after the flash flood two weeks ago, here's what officials say to keep you safe with ongoing flash flood warnings. → Read More
Park Remarks: San Juan County thanks Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for Bears Ears visit
Commissioners thank the Interior Secretary, while Moab discusses transit system and water problems slam locals. Here's your Utah national park news: → Read More
Damaged by flash floods, rural clinic outside Zion National Park asks for help rebuilding
A week after flash floods thrashed Zion National Park, the Zion Canyon Medical Clinic is in need of $50,000 in repairs. Here's how to help: → Read More