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Salinity is an indicator of the Great Salt Lake’s health. During the historic low last year, salt levels were so high lake life was at risk.

Who is Elder Kyle S. McKay? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has introduced Elder Kyle S. McKay as the 16th church historian and recorder, taking over for Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr., who will be released at October general conference.

A historian of Utah, Latter-day Saints and the American West who knows his roots Share this story Colter Peterson, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — When he was writing his dissertation for his doctorate in history, Paul Reeve sat down with a faculty member to go over his first draft. This was the conversation: Faculty member: “This sentence sounds like a hick from Hurricane wrote it.” Reeve: “But I am a hick from Hurricane.” Faculty member: “Well, you better not write like one.” Reev...