Commentary: A vote for Granite District’s bond is a vote for more iconic Utah...
A recent column in The Salt Lake Tribune by Robert Gehrke acknowledged that many Utahns continue to mourn Granite High School, which fell to the wrecking ball this past summer. After standing for over...
View ArticleCommentary: By endorsing Republican Curtis for Congress, Tribune endorses...
I was disappointed to read on Friday the 13th that the Salt Lake Tribune had encouraged more dysfunction in Washington by endorsing one more Republican.I’m not saying they endorsed a bad fellow, but if...
View ArticleLetter: Mass shootings are part of the American way of life
Thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies. Wringing of hands over what to do.I’m sick of it all. And I’m sickened by such cowardly and inadequate words.Better mental health...
View ArticleLetter: Don’t all lives matter?
On the front page of Tribune’s Utah section recently was an article about another black man who was shot and killed by police after a confrontation. Prominently displayed is a picture of a distraught...
View ArticleLetter: Republicans stand for nothing — yet Utahns keep voting for them
The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history just happened in Las Vegas, and Republicans who voted against an assault weapon ban are now tweeting their “thoughts and prayers.” That’s all you get from...
View ArticleLetter: Tweaks to gun laws could lead to rights for all
As I watch yearly events unfold, it repeatedly occurs to me that much of what polarizes us is an inability or unwillingness to connect the dots between seemingly dissimilar issues.A most recent...
View ArticleLetter: Cue the ‘more guns is the answer’ argument
Thanks, NRA. Along with hate speech from talk radio directed toward government, you achieved your goal. Gun manufacturer stocks are up and the divide between the rational and the emotional is energized...
View ArticleLetter: Exercising one’s rights isn't disrespectful — even in the NFL
Re: Kevin Greer’s letter (print headline “Kick them out, fire them”). Mr. Greer, typical of most Trump supporters, you lack historical knowledge along with a moral compass to differentiate between the...
View ArticleUtah left frustrated after third straight loss, 30-10 to Arizona State
Cody Barton lifted Rice-Eccles Stadium out of its autumn daze.His third-down blitz wasn’t tracked, so the backup linebacker grabbed hold of Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins and threw him to the...
View ArticleShe came out of retirement to lead ‘in crisis’ Utah Pride Center; 2 years...
Two years after accepting an interim position as director of the Utah Pride Center, Carol Gnade has announced her plans to retire — again.Gnade, who ran the Utah chapter of the American Civil Liberties...
View ArticleWith Rodney Hood out for the Jazz, veteran defender Thabo Sefolosha could...
What has made Thabo Sefolosha such a good defender for so long?Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George joked: “Officials let him get away with a lot of stuff.”Barbs aside, George acknowledged that...
View ArticleLegendary Utah swimming coach Don Reddish, 93, honored with big team reunion...
The years have robbed legendary Utah swim coach Don Reddish of eyesight — the numerous former swimmers who stopped to say hello to him at poolside needed to lean in for him to be able to recognize...
View ArticleSky View blanks Bonneville for program's first state championship
Sandy • The Sky View Bobcats offense has been rolling over the past month, scoring at least three goals in every game.That streak ended Saturday, but so did one much more meaningful.Sky View won its...
View ArticleReal Salt Lake takes final stab at a playoff spot against rival Sporting KC
Real Salt Lake players lingered after training Saturday, playing various games in small groups. On that crisp, sunny morning, they laughed and soaked in what, depending on Sunday’s results, could be...
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Gov. Gary Herbert nominates three to become 3rd District Court judges
Gov. Gary Herbert has nominated three lawyers to become new 3rd District Court judges in Salt Lake County: Linda Jones, Patrick Corum and Amber Mettler.“They are each of the highest character and are...
View ArticleLongtime teammates, former Utes Steve Smith, Jordan Gross inducted into...
Steve Smith Sr. introduced himself to Jordan Gross 18 years ago by telling him he was about to lose his job.Smith and friend Phil Blackmon, an offensive lineman, had transferred to Utah in 1999 from...
View ArticleBYU basketball ready for fundraising exhibition at New Mexico
A pair of former Western Athletic and Mountain West conference rivals will play a basketball game for charity next Friday.BYU will travel to Albuquerque, N.M. to take on New Mexico in Dreamstyle Arena,...
View ArticleMorgan beats Judge Memorial 4-1 for 3A girls' soccer title
Sandy • Logan Duran struggled to find the words to explain the emotions behind the tears streaming down her cheeks.It was pride. And achievement. And finality. And history.Duran scored a hat trick...
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Skeletons dancing in the State Capitol? It’s nothing morbid or scary — just...
The Utah State Capitol looked haunted Saturday with scores of skeletons celebrating and dancing — or Latinos dressed and face painted to look like them.It made for a lively (and early) official state...
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Commentary: The Queens of Hollywood united against silence and shame
Over the past week, nearly three dozen women from Hollywood royalty came out against a seemingly untouchable titan, inspiring a ripe and nuanced conversation across the industry about accountability,...
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