Tamara Vaifanua

Salt Lake City

Anchor and Reporter at KSL.com

@ksl5tv Anchor/Reporter. Utah native. Proud Samoan. @suutbirds alum @aaja #OPINIONS ARE MINE.

Articles

Retirement home celebrates Mother's Day in style

5 days ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua

SALT LAKE CITY – Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and Legacy Retirement made sure to celebrate in style. Residents took to the stage on Thursday for a Mother’s Day fashion show. The day before, the retirement home took residents out shopping so they could pick out their favorite outfit before showing it off on stage for their family and staff members. Sharlene Wells with Mountain America presented the home with $500 to help fund the event and the outfits.
Looking Out for the Good: Celebrating National Pet Month

6 days ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua

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Looking Out for the Good: Nebo School District students win big at Invest Nest

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua

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Scientists search for meteor after reports of bright 'fireball' over the Salt Lake valley

1 week ago | keyt.com | Tamara Vaifanua |Michael Houck

Published May 6, 2025 2:20 pm By Tamara Vaifanua and Michael HouckClick here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSL) — Scientists across Utah are searching for a meteor that fell over the Salt Lake valley Saturday night. A dashcam from a KSL-TV viewer captured the meteor as it went behind the mountains in Ogden. “What we call that is a fireball,” said Jason Trump, the education programs supervisor at Clark Planetarium.
Looking Out for the Good: Wasatch Education Foundation honors 9 teachers

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua

EDUCATION & SCHOOLS May 6, 2025, 2:38 PM | Updated: 2:41 pm HEBER — Nine Wasatch County School District teachers are being recognized with the 2025 Distinguished Educator of the Year Award ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week. The Wasatch Education Foundation organizes and funds the award, which includes a plaque for the teacher’s classroom. Each teacher also received a $10,000 cash prize.
Scientists search for meteor after reports of bright 'fireball' over the Salt Lake valley

1 week ago | ksl.com | Tamara Vaifanua |Michael Houck

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Scientists search for meteor after reports of bright 'fireball' over the Salt Lake valley

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua |Michael Houck

SALT LAKE CITY — Scientists across Utah are searching for a meteor that fell over the Salt Lake valley Saturday night. A dash camera from a KSL TV viewer captured the meteor as it went behind the mountains in Ogden. “What we call that is a fireball,” said Jason Trump, the education programs supervisor at Clark Planetarium.
Looking Out for the Good: Love Your Block

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua

GOOD NEWS May 1, 2025, 8:12 AM | Updated: 8:20 am SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City is offering $2,000 to communities as part of an initiative to “Love Your Block.”The money will go towards residents who want to pioneer some projects to improve their neighborhoods. It can be things like public art, clean-ups, home repairs and more. Applications open up Friday, May 2. To see if your area is eligible, visit slc.gov/loveyourblock/.
Bear River girls lacrosse team chasing 50th consecutive victory

2 weeks ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua

GOOD NEWS Apr 30, 2025, 11:33 AM | Updated: 11:35 am SALT LAKE CITY – We want to cheer on the Bear River girls lacrosse team on the verge of a historic milestone. The team is chasing its 50th consecutive victory Wednesday night. The team’s 49-game winning streak has spanned multiple seasons, and right now they’re hoping to keep it going. Fans and supporters are encouraged to come to Bear River High School at 5:30 Wednesday night as the girls try to secure their 50th straight win.
Jordan School District announces Teacher of the Year

2 weeks ago | ksltv.com | Tamara Vaifanua

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