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As COVID-19 vaccinations orchestrated by health departments roll out throughout the state, there is greater interest in inoculation than there is supply in the Bear River Health District. “Right now we’re projected this week to be in the negative, meaning we will run out of giving the extra doses out of vials,” said Jordan Mathis, BRHD’s newly sworn-in director, in a media Q&A on Wednesday. The number of doses in a vial has been lowballed, making it possible to stretch how m...

Where and how Utah seniors can sign up to get the COVID vaccine © Provided by KUTV Salt Lake City Utahns over the age of 70 are next on the list to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. But where, when, and how that happens varies by health department.  Health departments were advised to make the vaccine available to people 70 and older starting Monday. Some health departments are letting seniors sign up this week — but there have been some issues.  Heres what to know about signing up for a vacc...

Wyoming precipitation down 30% from average; spring runoffs expected to be low By Brendan LaChance on January 11, 2021 Ice forms on the North Platte River on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City) CASPER, Wyo. — With precipitation below average in Wyoming, spring runoffs are expected to be lower than usual this spring. “Spring runoff volumes are expected to be around 80% of normal for Wyoming,” Natural Resources Conservation Service Wyoming Hydrologist Jim Fahey said on Monday. ...

Sharon married Dee Jay Thompson on July 17, 1964 in the Logan Utah Temple. Sharon loved working with children. She retired from the Box Elder School lunch program in 1997 and when her health permitted, volunteered as a reading aide. Sharon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony of the Savior and enjoyed providing service to everyone. Sharon held numerous leadership and teaching positions. Her most memorable calling was serving with Dee Jay as...

Utah is off to one of its poorest water years on record with snowpacks and reservoirs far below where they normally stand at this time of year. There is no relief in sight, say forecasters.

GET SMART! 3 Cool, Online Events Happening This Week Dont miss these educational, online offerings this week. All the details are right here. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13TH: History Happy Hour - The Bear River Massacre (Online Event) - Free, online event from 6pm to 6:30pm hosted by Idaho State Museum and Idaho State Historical Society.  Listen in as Darren Parry speaks with Alison Espindola (Events and Rentals Coordinator, Idaho State Museum) about his book, his people, and his hope for the future. "...

Bear River Publishing in Preston has been printing the Herald Journal, Preston Citizen, Montpelier News Examiner, Tremonton Leader, and Idaho State Journal for years, but in the last few months the company has taken on 10 additional papers — including The New York Times. The extra papers have pushed Bear River Publishing’s capacity from 40 percent to almost 85 percent, said Pat Nealy, general manager of the plant. The extra papers come from the closure of two presses in the region las...

BAR-U-EAT products are made with natural ingredients, including oats, seeds, nuts, honey and dates. Co-founder Sam Nelson said the bars are not too sweet but offer a great-tasting alternative to many of the bars consumers currently find on the market. (Photo by John F. Russell) STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The taste was born on the slopes, rivers and trails near Steamboat Springs, and entrepreneurs Sam Nelson and Jason Friday said it was their love for the area that helped them decide to base their ne...

Posted By Thadeus Greenson@ThadeusGreenson on Thu, Jan 7, 2021 at 1:18 PM click to enlarge Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters California Attorney General Xavier Bacerra Four local tribes have announced they are "vigorously supporting" an effort by California Att...

As the second dose of COVID-19 vaccinations rolls out for frontline and healthcare workers, the percent-positivity of testing shows a high amount of community spread both statewide and in the