Utah leads the nation in office jobs per person and ranks 4th overall in a new national study of office work conditions. The findings help explain why fast-growing communities like those in Cedar Valley continue to attract office-based and remote workers.
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Utah Wildlife Action Plan Approved, Guiding Conservation Efforts Through 2035
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved Utah’s updated Wildlife Action Plan, unlocking funding and setting statewide conservation priorities for at-risk native species over the next decade. The plan outlines how state and local partners will work to protect habitats, prevent federal endangered listings, and preserve outdoor traditions important to Utah communities.
Read moreMore Than 500 Lives Saved: Utah Transplant Program Reaches Historic Milestone
Intermountain Health’s transplant program reached a historic milestone in 2025, completing more than 500 organ transplants in a single year for the first time in Utah. The achievement highlights life-saving care available to local families and the continued importance of organ donation as hundreds of Utahns remain on transplant waiting lists.
Read moreTwo Water Reports, One Question: What Global Experts Say About Eagle Mountain’s Water Future
A new global water study is raising questions for fast-growing Utah communities. Researchers warn that arid regions using more water than nature can replace — including areas like Utah — face shrinking groundwater and lakes, tightening the margin for future growth.
Read moreDefendants File Motion to Dismiss in Eagle Mountain HOA Lawsuit
Attorneys for the Eagle Mountain Master Association and Monte Vista Ranch have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by two local HOAs — arguing that procedural missteps, not governance issues, should end the case before it reaches trial.
If granted, the motion could halt efforts to overturn the Master HOA structure and block claims of unauthorized fees and developer overreach. A court decision is expected in the coming weeks.
Read moreRetraction and Clarification Regarding January 7 Article on Tiffany Walden
On January 7, 2026, the Cedar Valley Sentinel published an article titled Tiffany Walden Speaks on Fiduciary Duty at Council Meeting… (Original Title of article was changed). The article focused on Tiffany Walden’s remarks made during the public comment portion of the January 6 Eagle Mountain City Council meeting. Following publication, the Sentinel received a…
Read moreEagle Mountain City’s 2025 Legislative Year: Growth, Infrastructure, and Long-Term Planning2025 – Eagle Mountain Legislative Review
The 2025 legislative year marked a pivotal period for Eagle Mountain City as elected leaders worked to balance rapid residential growth with long-term infrastructure stability and economic diversification. Over the course of 31 recorded City Council meetings, officials addressed issues that will shape the city’s trajectory for decades, from large-scale commercial development to foundational updates…
Read moreCamp Floyd State Park to Host Hands-On Wool Production Activity for Home-School Students
FAIRFIELD, Utah — Camp Floyd State Park will welcome home-school students and their families on Friday, January 23, for a special educational program focused on traditional wool production, offering children a chance to learn by doing in a historic setting. The Home School Friday activity begins at 10:00 a.m. and will guide students of all…
Read moreTiffany Walden Addresses Fiduciary Duty at Council Meeting; Lawsuit Targets Eagle Mountain Master HOA
At the January 6 Eagle Mountain City Council meeting, developer and community leader Tiffany Walden addressed the council during the public comment portion with remarks focused on fiduciary duty and maleficence — two ethical principles she said are critical to public service and accountability. Walden, who manages legacy development interests in Eagle Mountain, spoke from…
Read moreEagle Mountain HOA Lawsuit Advances as Defendants Accept Service
A lawsuit filed by two Eagle Mountain homeowners associations challenging the authority of a master homeowners association has taken a procedural step forward, with defendants formally acknowledging receipt of the complaint. According to a court filing dated Dec. 2, Tyler S. LaMarr, a Utah attorney whose practice focuses on community association law and real estate…
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