Utah Stories

Utah Stories focuses on empowering and safeguarding the voice of the individual. We believe that the Internet can serve as a platform for personal voices to rise above the noise and distractions of today’s media landscape. Our mission is to celebrate and showcase individuality in a world that often leans towards uniformity. We aim to highlight personal success stories and the unique culture that thrives in Utah. Additionally, Utah Stories is dedicated to supporting local businesses against the influence of special interest groups, government, or corporate entities that may seek to dominate the landscape. We refer to this effort as "debugging society." We have carved out a unique space in Utah for local news that truly serves the interests of business owners and residents alike. To maintain our independence and commitment to the community, we only partner with sponsors or advertisers based in Utah. Our aim is to create meaningful stories that reinforce and nurture the fabric of local communities. When communities are informed about the policies and narratives that impact their lives, they become much stronger than those that are indifferent or feel their individual voices and votes do not matter.

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How to Compost Like a Pro: Turning Waste Into Black Gold

5 days ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

How to Compost Like a Pro: Turning Waste Into Black Gold Fertilizer costs were sky-high—so this organic gardener turned to backyard composting, manure, and microbes. The results? Rich soil and a big surprise. To access this post, you must purchase Full Access Membership.
Authentic Sichuan Cuisine in Sugar House? Beijing Restaurant Delivers

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

When I was in graduate school in New York City, my colleagues and I frequently scoured Chinatown in lower Manhattan in search of the most authentic and fiery Sichuan (aka Szechuan) cooking we could find. Unfortunately, since moving to Utah I hadn’t had much luck finding Chinese restaurants specializing in Sichuan food. No luck, that is, until I happened recently upon Beijing restaurant in Sugar House.
Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 in Utah: Remington Hall, La Caille & More

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

I recently spent a weekend at the all new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley checking out the food and drink options there, including the new flagship resort restaurant, Remington Hall. You can read about it here in Utah Bites in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, you might want to consider celebrating Mother’s Day with Mom at Remington Hall with the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley’s Mother’s Day Buffet.
First Friday Art & Beer Stroll in South Salt Lake

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

The first Friday of each month marks the monthly South Salt Lake Brewery Art Stroll. On each first Friday, South Salt Lake breweries host a local artist and exhibit their art. From 6 pm to 10 pm you can come meet the artists, check out (and perhaps purchase) their works, and enjoy craft brewed local beers. Participating breweries include SaltFire Brewing Co., Grid City Beer Works, Chappell Brewing, and Level Crossing Brewing Company.
Utah Skier Sets Guinness World Record for Most Vertical Feet Skied in a Year

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Bianca Dumas

Utah Skier Sets Guinness World Record for Most Vertical Feet Skied in a Year Utah’s Tom Hart shattered the Guinness World Record for most vertical feet skied—and he’s not done yet. He’s closing in on 10 million feet this season. To access this post, you must purchase Full Access Membership.
Reed Hastings Buys Powder Mountain: Is Utah’s Ski Gem Still for Locals?

1 week ago | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

Reed Hastings Buys Powder Mountain: Is Utah’s Ski Gem Still for Locals? When Reed Hastings purchased Powder Mountain, whispers of privatization spread through Eden and Ogden Valley. Locals now question whether Utah’s most scenic resort will remain accessible—or drift out of reach.
Repeal Brings Live Jazz and Craft Cocktails to Downtown Salt Lake City

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

Fans of craft libations and jazz music will be thrilled to learn that the folks behind Prohibition bar at Fashion Place have just opened Repeal on Main Street in downtown SLC. Repeal features live local jazz, elevated dining, and the type of craft cocktails and lively atmosphere that Prohibition has become so well known for.
Mother’s Day at Log Haven, New Sugar House Eatery, and Spring Menu at The Salt Republic

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Ted Scheffler

I can’t think of a more special spot to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day than at Log Haven restaurant in Millcreek Canyon, surrounded by Earth’s natural beauty. Chef Dave Jones and his culinary team have cooked up a special three course luncheon menu for Mother’s Day, May 11, 2015. Here’s what Dave and the crew have in store: Hill’s Kitchen – a cafe and catering shop located in Park City’s Kimball Junction – has opened a second location in Sugar House.
Why Utah’s Homeless Crisis Grows Despite Millions Spent on Solutions

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Richard Markosian

For the past five years, I’ve been diving deep into a troubling reality: the more Utah invests in homeless services, the more homelessness seems to grow. It’s a simple observation with a complicated explanation—and it mirrors what we see unfolding in major cities across the West, from Los Angeles to Seattle, and now here in Salt Lake City. I’m Richard Markosian, editor and publisher of Utah Stories.
Ogden Council Rejects Homeless Housing for Redevelopment

2 weeks ago | utahstories.com | Cathy McKitrick

Ogden Council Rejects Homeless Housing for Redevelopment Ogden’s City Council voted unanimously to buy the Aspen Care Center, ending plans to house chronically homeless residents at the site in favor of redevelopment. To access this post, you must purchase Full Access Membership.