Val Hale

Contributor

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Commercial and residential developments around the Point of the Mountain in Lehi are pictured on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

Opinion

Why do businesses love Utah? Because Utah loves the free market system

Innovation and entrepreneurship flourish in free market systems.

By Val Hale and Harvey J. Scott

BYU quarterback Ty Detmer looks to pass during game against Oregon in Eugene in 1990.

BYU Football

How BYU’s last visit to Eugene — 32 years ago — almost undid Ty Detmer’s Heisman dreams

When the Cougars fell to Oregon back in 1990, the BYU QB had a rough outing. Here’s why.

By Val Hale, Contributor

Opinion

Who deserves the credit for Utah’s booming economy?

Mel S. Lavitt, former chair of the board for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, deserves as much praise as anyone.

By Theresa Foxley, Jason Perry, and 3 more

Opinion

Economic development is paying off for Utah — our defense industry proves it

By Val Hale, Contributor