Erin Alberty

Salt Lake City

News Reporter at Axios

Utah news reporter for @axios. Gardener, word puzzler, mom. Happiest in the mountains. @PulitzerPrizes winner.

Articles

Salt Lake City's coldest winter temperatures are rising fast

20 hours ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: Climate Central; Chart: Jacque Schrag/AxiosSalt Lake City saw one of the nation's biggest increases in average coldest temperatures since the 1950s. Why it matters: Shifts of this magnitude change which plants and insects can thrive here — along with the other impacts of climate change. Driving the news: Salt Lake's 30-year average yearly coldest temperature from 1995 to 2024 was 4.4°F — more than 8 degrees higher than the average from 1951-1980.
Even Utah - mostly-self-sufficient - relies on federal funds

1 day ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty |Alex Fitzpatrick

Utah is one of the least federally-reliant states in the nation — yet more than a quarter of its revenue comes from D.C., per a recent analysis. Why it matters: The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are looking for ways to cut federal spending, and some states may be more vulnerable than others to major decreases.
"Water for Elephants" among Utah's latest books banned in schools

5 days ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty
Last-minute Mother's Day ideas for Salt Lake City: Brunches, gifts and events

6 days ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty

Illustration: Maura Losch/AxiosWhether you need a gift or an experience to share, these options are still available for the procrastinating progeny among us. Things to doIf Weekend Mixtape left you wanting more, here's some springtime fun for you and Mom. 🪷 Flower Parade: Admire the floats and costumes at the International Peace Gardens — and sneak away to buy a gift from one of the vendors.
Utah's school districts are losing their superintendents at high rates

6 days ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty

Utah has one of the nation's highest turnover rates for school superintendents. Why it matters: Frequent leadership turnover is often a cause — or symptom — of broader instability in a school district. Districts often struggle to adopt and stick to long-term, effective plans if the person in charge keeps changing, education advocates say.
SLC this weekend: Muralfest, Billboard Bash and more

6 days ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty
How Vietnam's refugees made their way to Utah

1 week ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty

The Salt Lake Tribune, May 10, 1975. Image via Utah Digital Newspapers, University of UtahFifty years ago this week, refugees from Vietnam began to arrive in Utah after the fall of Saigon. This is Old News, our weekly relocation to Utah's past. The big picture: After nearly two decades of conflict, the collapse of South Vietnam happened at a speed that took most Americans by surprise.
Utah's first Daiso opens this month

1 week ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty
How to "adopt" a Utah bird

1 week ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty
New report shows birds in Utah and nationwide are vanishing — fast

1 week ago | axios.com | Erin Alberty |Alayna Alvarez

A pinyon jay snacks on pine nuts. Photo: Sally King via BLMBirds that call Utah's mountains and deserts home are in serious decline, according to a sweeping new conservation report. Why it matters: Birds are indicators of the overall health of their habitats and signal early warnings of broader trouble. If these habitats can't support birdlife, they probably can't sustain other wildlife — or even humans — for long.