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A Deseret News/Hinckley Institute poll reveals 93% of Utah registered voters are very or somewhat concerned about the ongoing 2026 wildfire season. The fires have already burned over half a million acres, potentially making it the state's worst on record, with nearly half of respondents reporting health symptoms from smoke.
The Deseret News outlines logistical details for the upcoming Salt Lake Temple open house, noting that ticket reservations begin September 1. The article provides specific information on application processes, group requests, and accessibility accommodations for the six-month celebration marking the temple's renovation completion.
Tammy and Frankie Corrigan argue that Utah should ban the herbicide paraquat, citing their family's experience with young-onset Parkinson's disease. They contend that environmental exposures in their West Valley City neighborhood may be linked to a potential health cluster, urging regulatory action based on scientific evidence connecting the chemical to neurological risks.