Tamara Vaifanua
Utah woman delivers comfort to incarcerated women
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 10:31 p.m.
A Utah woman who visited her sister in the Salt Lake County Jail walked away with an idea to give back to those who are struggling through a nonprofit that donates pillows to incarcerated women.
Positively 50+: Holiday music connects students and seniors in Salt Lake City
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:27 p.m.
Ensign Elementary School students and seniors at Liberty Senior Center got to enjoy the emotional power of music on Thursday to help ring in the Christmas season.
Positively 50+: Couple hits the road to retirement in an RV
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Oct. 25 - 8:14 a.m.
Mike and Jennifer Wendland explained how RVing is a way to keep a part of their former lives as journalists alive.
Church of Jesus Christ faithful in Samoa reflect on President Nelson's 2019 visit
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 5:00 p.m.
President Russell M. Nelson is being remembered around the world and in the islands of the South Pacific, where his visit in 2019 left a lasting impression.
Utah students 'Triumph in Technology' at free event in SLC
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 8:04 p.m.
"Triumph in Technology" presented a cool opportunity for Utahns to learn some new skills and potentially advance their careers.
Utah teen competing for Youth Athlete of the Year
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 7:41 a.m.
Hallie Smith, from Cache Valley, said soccer is her everything, but in her personal life, she's dealing with some serious health problems.
Compassionate tech helper in Riverdale honored as Volunteer of the Year by AARP
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Sept. 19 - 12:35 p.m.
Each year, AARP Utah honors volunteers who make a real difference in their communities. This year's top honoree is a woman using her tech skills and heart to help others.
Corner Canyon siblings' hard work pays off with 3 state wrestling championships
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 12:01 p.m.
At Corner Canyon High, wrestling is a family affair. And this year, a proud Samoan family produced not one, not two, but three state champions.
Diabetes camp at Weber State offers kids community and confidence
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 26 - 9:25 a.m.
It's a place where kids say they don't have to explain what it's like to live with Type 1 diabetes – a local program that is changing lives.
Growing pains: Inside St. George's surge
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 14 - 10:02 a.m.
St. George is no longer a hidden gem in the desert. As the city expands, so do its challenges, from water shortages to rising housing costs and growing traffic.
Roy High School students deliver hope to cancer patients one bouquet at a time
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 8 - 8:39 a.m.
Cancer patients got a much-needed boost from high school students in Roy. They took on a labor of love that ties into their love of growing and nurturing plants and giving back to their community.
Scientists search for meteor after reports of bright 'fireball' over the Salt Lake valley
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:06 a.m.
Scientists across Utah are searching for a meteor that fell over the Salt Lake valley Saturday night.
'Moana 2' director drew inspiration from his ancestors for sequel
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 8:20 a.m.
"Moana 2" breezes into theaters on Wednesday. One of the directors of the seafaring sequel, David Derrick Jr., is a Utahn who worked on the original as a story artist.
Utah students receive Hope Squad's mental health support training
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Oct. 29 - 9:11 p.m.
Students struggling with mental health have a resource they can tap into where they feel safe and heard: the Hope Squad.
2 Utah teachers recognized for excellence
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Oct. 11 - 10:01 a.m.
Two Utah high school teachers were among 25 teachers nationally who won the 2024 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for teaching excellence.
How to help your student tackle anxiety as they head back to school
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 9:19 p.m.
As students move into a new school year, experts say it can be overwhelming for them. Best practice for parents, they say, is watching out for signs to help them adjust.
Community gathers to watch hometown hero compete in Olympics
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Aug. 7 - 9:34 a.m.
Cheers could be heard from Layton Commons Park Tuesday as the community gathered to watch a hometown hero compete in the Olympics.
Health advocates urge parents to talk to kids about underage drinking
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 14 - 8:34 p.m.
Health advocates say there's an important conversation you should have with your kids to make sure they stay away from drinking.
General conference special: 'Maui Strong'
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted April 6 - 12:00 p.m.
When destructive wildfires burned through the beloved town of Lahaina, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rendered service to those who lost everything. Meetinghouses were transformed into shelters to provide care and comfort to evacuees.
Volunteers needed for USANA Kids Eat Program
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 9:34 p.m.
In Utah, 1 in 10 children faces hunger. For many, the only meal they receive is at school.
Utah teacher creates escape room for students
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 10:02 p.m.
A Utah teacher is challenging her students in a new way by creating an escape room in her classroom.
Save More, Worry Less: Eating on a budget in college
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:02 p.m.
In today's Save More, Worry Less spotlight, nutritionists offer some affordable and healthy tips for college students.
How to help kids cope with anxiety as school starts
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Aug. 17 - 11:02 a.m.
The start of a school year can be an exciting time for kids, but some may feel a little anxious about it. Here's how to help.
BYU researcher developing Alzheimer's tests for Pacific Islanders
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted July 18 - 8:39 a.m.
A Brigham Young University researcher is studying Alzheimer's among a group that is rarely included in testing.
