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Desert Bloom Café & Campground celebrates opening

Desert Bloom Café & Campground recently cel­ebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce. Left to right: (1) Desert Bloom Café & Campground owners celebrate the business’s opening with a ribbon cutting alongside members of the Kanab community. The café and campground is owned by Griffin Hill, Madison Grose, Michael Hatem and Becca Mccallister. Photo by Nicholas Meyeres. (2-3) Photos by Todd Andre The business is owned by Griffin Hill, Madison Grose,...

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Local governments tackle growth, infrastructure and public safety in August meetings

KANE COUNTY – A proposed new municipality, a $1.8 million fire truck and major water projects were among the issues before local governments across Kane County in August. Kane County Kane County commissioners raised concerns about the proposed Willow preliminary municipality, including whether a $2.5 million bond would be sufficient to ensure necessary infrastructure is completed. Commissioners also questioned developer control of bonding and changes to the legal description that could affect...

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Grand Canyon recovery continues after deadly flooding

Recovery from last month’s deadly flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park has entered a new phase, with major inner-canyon trails and facilities still closed and no timetable announced for reopening them. Trail closure at the Tonto Trail junction below Havasupai Gardens along the Bright Angel Trail. NPS Photo/J. Baird. As reported in the SUN last week, the August 29 flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, killing two hikers and leaving a third missing. Dozens...

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Long Valley Lions Junior Rodeo Series

Photos and captions by Jerry Melrose. Marvin Button successfully shows off his red prize in the Goat Ribbon Pull phase of this season’s third-edition Long Valley Lions Junior Rodeo Series on Saturday, August 29. With him holding the horse he arrived on is dad J.T., along with Alicia Larsen enjoying Marv’s fall backwards. JW Reese dismounting his horse, Captain, during the Goat Tie event. JW Reese with his horse Captain having success roping right out of the chute in the Calf Tie. Brandt...

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Pinyon Jays: understanding this truly one-of-a-kind bird

Fall migration brings raptors and waterfowl to our reservoirs, warblers and wrens to riparian corridors, sparrows and thrashers to the flats, but one “resident” bird follows a different schedule - Pinyon Jays. These small dusty-blue birds with short tails travel widely across Utah, Arizona and Nevada in search of their favorite food: pine nuts. Pinyon Jays are unusual among members of the crow family. So unusual, in fact, that they occupy their own genus, Gymnorhinus. The scientific name...

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Rick Haynes is hooked on learning

Rick Haynes grew up in Kanab, went to Kanab High School and rode motocross. That was really all I knew about “Ricky” back in the day. When his mother, Venna, called and asked me to interview Rick, he had just made Dean’s List at the University of Phoenix; she is so proud. He completed his Master of Business Administration and Master of Data Science. “People think it’s the people who make the mistakes and cause strife, it’s not,” says Rick Haynes. “You put a good person into a bad process, and...

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Trades apprentices wanted at the sanctuary

KANAB – Interested in a unique opportunity for young people 18 and older to begin a potential lifetime career path? Best Friends Animal Society is offering an Introduction to Trades Apprenticeship through the Canyon Division in Kanab. The Canyon Division keeps the lights on, the water flowing and the animals sheltered. The Canyon Divisions team work on a project at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Photo courtesy of Best Friends Animal Society. The temporary, 12- week part-time position pays $16...

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Deadly flooding compounds difficult season at Grand Canyon National Park

A week of destructive monsoon weather has left two hikers dead, another missing and major infrastructure damaged at Grand Canyon National Park, adding another setback to a region already struggling through a difficult tourism season. Left to right: Debris and mud cover the area near the Phantom Ranger Station following flash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park on August 29. The flooding killed two hikers, left another missing and caused extensive damage to trails and...

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Nearly 145 acres protected at Zion’s eastern gateway

Nearly 145 acres of private land near the east entrance of Zion National Park will be permanently protected from development under a conservation easement announced last week by the Zion Forever Project. The sandstone cliffs and high desert landscape of Zion National Park’s east side. Nearly 145 acres near the park’s eastern gateway will be permanently protected under a new conservation easement announced by the Zion Forever Project. NPS Photo / Caitlin Ceci The property will remain privately...

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One last flush: Utah retires toilet rebate program

After helping thousands of Utah homeowners upgrade to water-efficient toilets over the past several years, the Utah Water Savers Toilet Replacement Program will be coming to a close. Since launching in 2019, the program has helped more than 4,500 Utah households replace nearly 6,000 older, high-water-use toilets with new EPA WaterSense®-labeled models, saving millions of gallons of water and improving water efficiency in homes across the state. Photo courtesy of Utah Division of Water...

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Is Social Security really running out of money?

If you depend on Social Security, recent headlines warning that the program is “running out of money” can sound pretty alarming. The situation is serious, but that phrase doesn’t tell the whole story. The latest annual report from Social Security’s trustees projects that the trust fund used to pay retirement and survivor benefits will have enough reserves to pay full scheduled benefits until the fourth quarter of 2032. If Congress makes no changes before then, continuing income would be...

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Watch four California Condors take wing during the 30th annual condor release at Vermilion Cliffs

VERMILION CLIFFS, Ariz. – As part of the Freedom 250 initiative, the Bureau of Land Management invites the public for a condor release at the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 26. The Peregrine Fund will release four captive-bred California Condors at noon MDT/Utah time. The 30th annual event will be held in person at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument at the Condor Viewing Site, with activities starting at 10:30 a.m. MDT/9:30 a.m. MST. Photo...

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One foot in front of the other; Vicky the adventurer

My friend Vicky Romero asked me to take her on an adventure. She didn’t care where we went or when, she just wanted an adventure. Vicky Romero pauses in front of the Arco de Santa María in Burgos, Spain, during a 22-day adventure through Scotland, Spain, and Portugal with friend Michelle Aldrich. The pair traveled through three countries and walked more than 150 miles during the trip. Photo courtesy of Michelle Aldrich. I’m 61. Vicky is 79, born and raised in Kanab and still living there. I...

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Kane County 4-H 2026-27 Teen Council Leadership

Kane County 4-H is proud to introduce the 2026–2027 Teen Council Leadership Team; a group of outstanding young people selected to take on leadership roles within 4-H and throughout our community. The 4-H Teen Council gives youth the opportunity to move beyond simply participating in programs and become an important part of creating them. Throughout the year, these teens help plan, organize and lead experiences for younger youth, their peers and the community. From after-school STEM programs...

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Kane County Hospital appreciates local teachers

As students and teachers returned to the classroom for another school year, Kane County Hospital wanted to take a moment to recognize the educators who dedicate so much time, energy and care to the children and families of our community. Photos courtesy of Kane County Hospital. This year, Kane County Hospital assembled and delivered back-to-school welcome kits for teachers throughout the local school district and surrounding areas. Each tote bag was filled with useful classroom supplies,...