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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.
House passes bill for Shivwits Band's 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 18 - 12:00 p.m.
H.R. 3037, Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act, passed the House and will move on to the Senate. The bill would allow up to 99-year land lease with Black Desert Resort.
'Asking for freedom': Iranians in Utah make argument for regime change in Iran
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 6 - 6:13 a.m.
Many Iranians in Utah favor regime change in Iran and are to demonstrate to push the cause, even as foes of U.S. military action in Iran plan their own protest.
Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:31 p.m.
As Black History Month comes to an end, a pair of University of Utah reps defended its continuing importance in a panel discussion.
Utah Islamic Center imam uninjured in attack; police investigating as possible hate crime
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:18 p.m.
The imam of the Utah Islamic Center was uninjured in an attack, though his car was hit several times by gunfire, and police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Utah bill exempting traditional Indigenous healers from licensing rules garners House support
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 22 - 7:15 a.m.
A proposal that would exempt traditional Native American healers from state licensing rules passed in the Utah House and now moves to the Senate.
Afghan immigrants in Utah breathing easier, for now, amid heightened scrutiny from feds
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 21 - 5:44 p.m.
Members of Utah's Afghan community are breathing easier after surprise requests for meetings with immigration officials unfolded without any issues.
University of Utah, Weber State, other organizations hosting Black History Month events
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 10:50 a.m.
The University of Utah, Weber State University and other organizations are hosting Black History Month events through February.
This half-mile art piece highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 6:04 p.m.
A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.
Several members of the Afghan community in Utah suddenly fearing deportation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 25 - 10:04 a.m.
Some members of the Afghan Hazara community are suddenly fearing detention and deportation after being called in for appointments with immigration representatives.
'Stay conscious': MLK Day event speakers say the fight for civil rights continues
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 19 - 4:01 p.m.
Speakers at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at the Utah Capitol, one of many in the state, stressed the importance of continued efforts in the fight for civil rights.
