Your Daily Guide

Sen. Blouin’s Offensive Posts Resurface

Congressional candidate and State Sen. Nate Blouin, D-Salt Lake City, is apologizing for past online posts in which he used derogatory language about women, people with disabilities, and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Fellow Democrats have condemned the posts, with some calling for him to drop out of the congressional race. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]

‘Save Our Foothills’ 🤝 Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City brought in a conflict resolution expert to resolve disputes over new trails in the foothills. Here’s what to expect now, and what they learned. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Lawn Equipment Swap Returns

Salt Lake City has reopened its Clean Air SLC program, offering residents vouchers to trade in gas-powered lawn equipment for electric alternatives. Applications will stay open until funding runs out, so apply early! [Salt Lake City]

Big Cottonwood Fire Arrest

A 34-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting multiple fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Authorities say the fires did not spread and were quickly contained. The suspect is facing arson charges and being held without bail. [ABC4]

We deliver a lot of Salt Lake news in our little newsletter. See what’s sticking with our mini news crossword. Every clue is from a recent edition of City Cast Salt Lake!

The best recs come from the passionate people who live here. We asked our City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors what they can’t get enough of, and here’s what they shared.

📣 Shannon K. loves Empanada Co. The food is amazing and the staff is consistently friendly and helpful, especially to folks with allergy concerns.

📣 Stephanie W. wants to shoutout her yoga teacher at Mosaic Yoga, Denise Druce. Denise also co-founded Yoga Forward, a hub for yoga service.

📣 Julie M. is a big fan of the poem guy who sits on Main Street and 300 South. His poems make the most fun gifts!

Member shoutouts are just one of the many benefits when you join City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors.