Owen Matthews

Istanbul

Russia Correspondent at The Spectator

Writer and historian, Spectator Magazine Russia correspondent, ex-Newsweek Moscow and Istanbul bureau chief. Media enquiries [email protected]

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Articles

Salt Lake City Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Fairpark

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

Salt Lake CitySalt Lake City Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Fairpark NeighborhoodPublished on April 16, 2025A fatal motorcycle accident in Salt Lake City's Fairpark neighborhood is under investigation by the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD). The crash occurred at an intersection known for its bustling activity but now marked by tragedy.
28-Year-Old Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on SR-36 in Juab County,

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

Salt Lake City28-Year-Old Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on SR-36 in Juab County, Excessive Speed a Possible FactorPublished on April 14, 2025A tragic motorcycle accident took place on SR-36 in Juab County this past Sunday, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old man.
Utah Governor Cox, Lieutenant Governor Henderson, and SLC Mayor Wilson

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

To support the community's most vulnerable, Utah's Governor Spencer J. Cox and Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, alongside Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, are set to join forces in delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound older adults this coming Wednesday. The event, which also includes a press conference, aims to highlight the work of the critical anti-hunger program and appeal for more volunteers.
SWAT Team and Negotiators in Salt Lake City Successfully End Barricade

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

A tense standoff on North Temple Street resolved peacefully Sunday, with Salt Lake City Police Department's SWAT and Crisis Negotiators ending a barricade situation involving a 64-year-old man near Salt Lake City International Airport.
Gov. Spencer Cox to Sign Education Bills at Davis Technical College in

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

Utah's focus on education takes another step forward as Gov. Spencer J. Cox prepares to sign new legislation aimed at opening more doors for students. According to the Utah Governor's Office, the ceremonial event will showcase bills that promise to enhance career exploration and credential earning opportunities for young scholars in the state. Surrounded by education leaders and lawmakers, Gov.
Salt Lake City Braces for a Week of Eclectic Weather, NWS Reports

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

Source: Andrew Smith from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsResidents of Salt Lake City should anticipate an eclectic mix of weather conditions this week, as per the latest forecast by the National Weather Service (NWS). As of the last update at 7:20 AM MDT, the city woke up to mostly cloudy skies and a temperature standing at 54°F, with a north-northwest wind moving at a gentle 5 MPH.
Utah Legislature Enforces $60.5 Million in Budget Cuts Across State

1 week ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

Source: Bytebear at the English-language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsIn an era when discussions about the value and governance of higher education are prevalent across the nation, Utah's 2025 legislative session has delivered a series of funding cuts and allocations that mirror this ongoing conversation. A significant bill passed this year is H.B. 265, compelling the state’s eight public colleges and universities to collectively trim $60.5 million from their base budgets.
We need to defeat Putin before putting him in the dock

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Owen Matthews

In Ukraine, rivers of spilled innocent blood cry from the earth for justice. Who can provide it? The Council of Europe plans to create a new court specifically to try Russians for “crimes of aggression” for the invasion of Ukraine. Britain is backing the new court, with Sir Keir Starmer’s long-time friend Philippe Sands taking the lead in lobbying the UK legal establishment. The moral argument for a Nuremberg-style tribunal to punish those guilty of war crimes is a solid one.
We need to defeat Putin before putting him in the dock

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Owen Matthews
University of Utah Embarks on 'Moment of Reinvention' with Impact 2030

2 weeks ago | hoodline.com | Owen Matthews

The University of Utah is charting a new path forward, transforming its operations and strategy to keep pace with the demands of modern higher education. As reported by At The U, University President Taylor Randall framed this evolution as a "moment of reinvention" during an April 2 meeting with the President's Leadership Council.