Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 
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Chris Damond

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Utah
Post-SCOTUS, what’s next for Utahns with student loans?
Student loan repayments are set to resume in October after a three-year hiatus. Here’s what Utahns need to know about the state of their loans.
By Chris Damond and Vanessa Hudson
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Perspective
An East Coast native finds his inner Utahn
Pioneer Day, canyon hikes and soda shops. What a Deseret News intern learned living 2,500 miles from home.
By Chris Damond
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Utah
It’s hard to maintain workplace productivity in the summer. But less vacation time isn’t the answer
Studies show that hotter temperatures and more daylight hours can hinder productivity during the summer months.
By Chris Damond
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Utah
Trying to find that creative spark? Here’s what local artists have to say
Don’t consider yourself creative? Think again. Being creative isn’t just for kids.
By Chris Damond
Chelsea Gotta of Pella, Iowa, walks with the trunk of money in the mountains east of Bountiful on July 16, 2023.
The West
Future Utah treasure hunts in jeopardy after post-hunt controversy
Utah Treasure hunt organizers John Maxim and David Cline addressed the post-hunt controversy on the Cache Me Outside podcast.
By Chris Damond
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Utah
‘Show Up for Teachers’ continues to show love and appreciation for Utah’s educators
More than 2,600 educators and community leaders attended the second annual conference on Wednesday
By Chris Damond
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The West
‘We have to help the helpers’: Inside Abby Cox’s mission to aid Utah’s teachers
Cox’s annual “Show Up for Teachers” conference is dedicated to the emotional well-being of Utah’s educators.
By Chris Damond
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Utah
51 days later, the mystery of Utah’s $25,000 treasure hunt is solved
An Iowa woman discovered the fourth treasure to be hidden in Utah’s great outdoors.
By Chris Damond
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Utah
#SheBelongs ready to spread message of inclusion through soccer on 16-day, three-continent trip
22 girls, ages 16-18, half from refugee backgrounds, make up the team. Now, they are headed to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand.
By Chris Damond
Simon Smith, of Springville, a gymnast representing Team USA for the upcoming Trampoline World Cup, works out in Orem on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Utah
Meet the Utahn joining Team USA for the Trampoline World Cup
Springville native Simon Smith is headed to Portugal for the Trampoline World Cup, where he will compete against some of the best athletes in the world.
By Chris Damond
Emily Perl plays with her children, Liam, 12, and Thomas, 10, in the backyard of her home in Orem on June 21, 2023.
Utah
Use these parenting strategies to help kids with ADHD thrive in the summertime
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder includes symptoms like lack of concentration, disorganization, impulsivity and restlessness.
By Chris Damond
Phase 3 of construction continues at the Salt Lake City International Airport, including the Concourse B Plaza and five gates.
Utah
Next up in the Salt Lake airport renovation: 9 gates and 12 stores
Why airport leaders say “local representation” is an important part of the project.
By Chris Damond
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Utah
New report names Utah the healthiest state for seniors. Here’s why
The 2023 Senior Report, released by the United Health Foundation, analyzed 52 measures from 22 data sources.
By Chris Damond
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Utah
How Utah adopted ‘the most inclusive in-state tuition policy in the nation’ for refugees
State schools may now immediately grant refugees residency status, which can otherwise take years to receive.
By Chris Damond