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Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 22 - 12:24 p.m.
The memorial in Wasatch County near the site of a Japanese aviator's 1929 plane crash has been upgraded and was rededicated on Saturday.
Activities slated to mark World Refugee Day, celebrate mariachi music
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 18 - 8:00 p.m.
A celebration is set for Friday to mark World Refugee Day while this year's installment of the Mariachi Festival is to be held Saturday.
Aloha Utah: How Native Hawaiians are building community and keeping culture alive
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 16 - 12:01 p.m.
For the first time in history, a majority of Native Hawaiians live outside Hawaii, priced out of their home. Many headed for the mountains of Utah, and brought their aloha with them.
Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 9 - 7:15 a.m.
Navajo Mountain High School last week celebrated the completed buildout of a 200-mile high-speed, fiber connectivity network for the school, marking a historic milestone of bringing high-speed internet to every public school in Utah.
A dozen Utah agencies signed deals with ICE, but many aren't talking about it
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted June 8 - 10:15 p.m.
A dozen Utah law enforcement agencies have inked agreements with ICE known as 287(g) agreements. The KSL Investigators set out to learn how the agreements are working.
'Not as different as you think': LGBTQ community, allies gather for annual Utah Pride Parade
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 7 - 6:15 p.m.
Tens of thousands of LGBTQ community members and their allies gathered for the annual Utah Pride Parade through downtown Salt Lake City.
Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 30 - 10:00 p.m.
Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote, if they're registered and have a Colombian identity card.
Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 29 - 2:30 p.m.
Huntyr Ava played softball in high school, then became a powerhouse in college. Now, she's a coach and preparing to represent American Samoa at the 2028 Olympic Games.
'A great man': Death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson felt in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 22 - 7:00 p.m.
The death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson is having ripple effects in Utah, where he was a regular visitor.
Utahns try to prevent the detention, deportation of their Afghan neighbors
Andrea Smardon, KSL | Posted May 13 - 8:05 a.m.
A new episode of KSL podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor" examines the latest efforts by Utahns to try to prevent the detention and deportation of their Afghan neighbors.
Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:15 a.m.
Hindu religious leader Rajan Zed is to handle the invocations at three public meetings in Utah this week as part of his efforts to foster religious understanding.
Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m.
Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.
Salt Lake City approves new name for 500 South after removing Cesar Chavez's name
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 5 - 10:31 p.m.
500 South has a new honorary street name through the heart of Salt Lake City.
Murray power crew aids in electrifying homes on Navajo Nation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 5 - 12:00 p.m.
A crew from Murray City Power traveled to northern New Mexico last month to aid in powering homes on the Navajo Nation.
Salt Lake City hopes mural will elevate one of its forgotten historic neighborhoods
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 30 - 8:05 a.m.
Salt Lake City leaders hope a massive new mural will highlight the history of Japantown, a neighborhood that has been mostly lost through redevelopment over time.
Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 24 - 6:20 a.m.
The cultures of Japan, the Netherlands and several Latin American countries will be the focus of several festivals on Saturday in the Salt Lake City area.
Why this Swede is bringing delicious Scandinavian pastries to Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 6:00 p.m.
Alfred Kilis is on a mission to bring the baked goods he loves from his home country of Sweden to the people of Utah.
Empanada Fest SLC returns, featuring empanadas from around the world
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 17 - 1:04 p.m.
Empanada Fest SLC, now in its sixth year, returns on Saturday in Salt Lake City, featuring empanadas from around Latin America and beyond.
Urban Indian Center officials, backers unveil expanded health care offerings at Murray clinic
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 17 - 6:42 a.m.
Urban Indian Center officials and the organization's backers gathered Thursday for a ceremony to unveil the expanded health care offerings at its Murray clinic.
Shivwits Band of Paiute elects new chair who hopes members will call reservation home again
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 2 - 9:36 p.m.
The Shivwits Band of Paiute elected Phillip Bushhead to be council chair. The election comes amid a divide in the band due to a recent land lease deal and a recent controversial Senate bill.
Curtis pauses bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 31 - 2:32 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis has put a congressional bill on hold that would allow the Shivwits Band of Paiute to enter into land lease agreements with businesses for up to 99 years.
Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration
Chuck Wing, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 9:44 a.m.
The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork.
New exhibit showcases Native American artifacts in Washington County
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 20 - 1:32 p.m.
A new exhibit showcases Native American artifacts at the Washington City Historical Museum in Washington County.
'Hearts are broken': Fire damages South Salt Lake Islamic center, displaces those who use it
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 19 - 6:37 p.m.
An accidental fire at Al-Zahra Islamic Center in South Salt Lake caused perhaps $50,000-$60,000 in damages to the building and displaced those who use it.
