New Salt Lake Commissioner’s Facebook. https://governor.utah.gov/press/gov-cox-appoints-hannah-freeze-as-great-salt-lake-commissioner/

Time lapse of storm moving over downtown from Dimple Dell Park

This weekend the state of Utah celebrates 'Pioneer Day,' but for me it's hard to celebrate a holiday which commemorates my ancestors' cumulative legacy of settler-colonial displacement and genocidal violence against the Ute, Timpanogos, Shoshone, Paiute, Goshute, and Navajo peoples whose land this is.

Instead of just symbolically opting out, however, I want to become more informed about the Indigenous history here and figure out ways to concretely support Indigenous communities here.

A few questions I'm hoping this community can help with:

• What books, documentaries, or oral histories would you recommend for learning the specific history of Indigenous peoples in Utah, beyond the general narrative taught in schools?
• Are there Indigenous-led organizations in Utah currently doing land back, cultural preservation, or advocacy work that welcome outside support (financial or volunteer)?
• What are some concrete, everyday ways to be a good ally here, things that go beyond one-time donations or symbolic gestures and are actually shaped by what Indigenous communities say they need rather than what I assume would help?
• If you're Indigenous and willing to share, what do you wish Utahns would understand or do differently in general or especially around this time of year?

Just a slow motion from last nights storm(07/22/2026).

My (32F) boyfriend and I just broke up and I’m looking for a decent place to live in SLC. Are there any recommendations for finding roommates or maybe even a place that has split living like a basement apartment?

I cannot afford to stay in my duplex alone and I also have a stable life. I own a full house of furniture. I’d prefer living on my own but SLC is expensive.

I’ve toured some apartments and there are hoards of homeless right out front which I find very intimidating. 🚩

Edit for clarification: I am hopeful to stay under $1500/month and within 10 miles of the U. Ideally I’d like to continue commuting by bike to work and school. (I do have a car but prefer to not use it much)
My current lease is up in October and is $1950/month plus utilities. If someone were to move in here I have two open bedrooms in the upstairs level and we can discuss living situation. Feel free to message me for more information.
I like cycling, running, hiking, TV, video games. Full time student and full time job. I am fairly quiet and pretty clean.

When the rain stops, I hope for residents take a walk around your neighborhood.
Seriously!

Look at where the water is flowing. Where is it racing downhill? Where does it slow down? Where is it collecting and staying stagnant? Where does it spread out? And most importantly, where does it actually soak into the ground instead of disappearing into a storm drain?

Take a few photos. Make a few notes. And PLEASE share what you find. Why? Because if we want to build a more resilient Salt Lake, one that’s better prepared for drought, wildfire, and a changing climate, it starts with understanding what the design of our neighborhoods are doing with the rain we receive

Every neighborhood is different. Some naturally will hold onto water. Others will send it rushing away within minutes. And those patterns really matter. They can help identify places where native plants could thrive, where rain gardens might work, or where small changes could help the landscape stay greener for longer. I’ve been deeply researching stormwater and wildfire for the past several weeks, and one thing I’ve learned is that before we can design better solutions, we have to start paying attention

Imagine if hundreds of people across Salt Lake spent just twenty minutes after this storm noticing what the water is doing in their own neighborhood. We’d suddenly have observations from all over the valley. We’d be able to determine places where water already wants to slow down, places where it’s being wasted, and places with incredible potential.
I honestly think that kind of community curiosity could become something really valuable!
So if you go for a walk after the rain, I’d love to see what you find. Post a picture. Drop it in the comments. Share what you noticed.
Sometimes the first step toward solving a problem isn’t having the perfect answer but rather simply learning to pay attention 💕

Check out Brad Lancaster’s work for inspiration

Timelapse of tonight’s storm, as it was heading north

Hi, I’m concerned for my safety and looking for advice or resources.

I’m a married woman. I’ve seen this homeless man in my neighborhood before, but yesterday I was sweeping the porch when he approached me and asked if I had any work he could do for $$ to pay his phone bill.

I told him I do not, and then he proceeded to ask me about yard work. I was hesitant, but I realized I do have a lot of overgrown weeds.

We agreed he could do yard work in exchange for $$ that night.

I was shocked by how good of a job he did, and we currently have a heat wave. I felt bad and provided water and ice while he worked outside. We also had leftover dinner, and I gave him a plate of food.

He then asked to use our bathroom, and my husband was home, and my husband said it was okay. He did use our restroom, and everything seemed okay after.

He does text, and I provided an alternate phone # I use to communicate with him.

This morning he texted me and was being weird and insistent on coming over and doing additional work. I firmly told him no. He then asked if he could hang out in our yard, and I set a boundary that he cannot be on our property and that I wouldn’t hang out in our neighborhood.

He then told me, “I’ll get lost, bye.” At that point, I was over his attitude and did not plan to interact further.

Later on, he texted me and asked me if he could ask a question, and I said “sure”

He proceeded to text me incredibly inappropriate sexual comments and what he would want to do to me.

I told him never to set foot on our property or else cops will be called, and we are also armed and will not hesitate to use it if required. And we have a security system + cameras. And he would be blocked.

I’ve blocked his number, but now I feel unsafe. I don’t necessarily know what to do if he comes back. Does anyone have advice? I also feel frustrated because I wanted to do something kind for someone, and this backfired on me. I’ve learned my lesson for now and will not provide aid to individuals, and if I want to make an impact, I’ll donate to a nonprofit or volunteer.

Edit: I did not agree to let him work on the yard without my spouse’s consent. Once I spoke to my spouse about it, he said that was fine as long as he was home. That’s why I have the phone number for this man. Once my spouse agreed and was on-site, he was invited to come back to work.

Wow, came out of nowhere!!!

Hey everyone! I’m (24m latino) in Utah for vacation and only here for about a week. I’m planning to hike Lake Blanche this Saturday and was wondering if anyone would be interested in joining. I’m new to the area, so it’d be cool to meet some people who enjoy hiking and don’t mind showing a newcomer around. I’m in decent shape, enjoy the outdoors, and enjoy good vibes.

Pie and beer on everyone's minds this week 🥧

The update...

Sorry Mormons, I tried to find a different one to highlight but it's brand new and the first of this style of camera I've seen in Utah.

This camera profiles and tracks people.

Temple Square - West Entrance

• https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/14024876401
• This was visually confirmed.
  • It's inside the gates on the west entrance
  • Camera is directed at people walking through entrance/exit.
  • Camera isn't pointed at roads to capture vehicles

What is this flock style camera?

• It's an AI powered surveillance that profiles your person and tracks you.

What does it track and record?

• It tracks and records you. Full unique profile.
• Head to toe.
  • Clothing, skin color, tattoo's, body type, other appearance features
• Movement
  • Walking, speed, manner of walk
• Context:
  • Time, location, linked video footage across time and all cameras in system.
• Face identity?
  • Flock alleges no biometric face scans are done to identify you.
  • But your face will be clearly visible.
    • So the state or federal government can do it on their end if they have the data.
• "John Smith from Kaysville on this street" isn't logged.
• Person56291 with these 50 features at all these moments in time and at these locations is logged.

How long is the data retained?

• Camera appears to be owned by the LDS Church, law enforcement "technically" require opt-in to get access.
• State agencies (if given opt-in): Rolling 9 months except when something is flagged to be watched (investigate).
• Federal agencies (if given opt-in): Mostly exempt from 9 months limitations via in-direct methods and federal law.

Can other flock LPR camera/"vehicle target profiling" cameras identify you from a person profile captured in this temple square camera?

• YES
• If your person is in the system, any camera can link you to any location or time in any camera nationwide. Not just in Utah. For local authorities, this depends on contracts at state level. For federal authorities, you can already guess...

Are there other "person tracking" cameras in Utah?

• Technically any flock camera can do this but the vast majority target vehicles
• There are likely others, I'm just not aware of the others. This is the first one I've seen.

https://www.flocksafety.com/industries/parks-public-spaces

https://deflock.org/

Known cameras found across Salt Lake Valley: https://maps.deflock.org/?lat=40.6562&lng=-111.9018&zoom=10.32

Does the Maverik center have AC and if so why don’t they use it? I went to a concert last night at the Maverik center and nearly passed away due to the heat. There was no air movement in the slightest except when the girl next to me hit her vape and blew it in my direction.

Hey y’all! My partner has a few pieces of jewelry that need to be repaired and/or untangled. Any recommendations or favorite shops? Im in the Millcreek area, but happy to drive a bit to the right spot. Thanks!

Anyone know where to get those jp cigarettes like the melvius? Thank you

I was shopping at savers yesterday and met the most beautiful woman with purple in her hair. She was so sweet and helped me pick out an outfit- she showed me the cute purple sweater she had picked out and im so upset i didnt grab her number! Im always looking for new friends and women to connect and thrift with so i cant believe i didnt get her number!!! Please hit me up if you see this, im hoping 💜💜💜💜💜💜

I promise I’m not a neighborhood Karen who complains about construction. It’s frustrating for everyone and delays are expected but this is a serious safety issue.

For the past month, there’s been a one-lane road closure in my neighborhood that’s repeatedly causing vehicles to meet head-on.

I almost got into another head-on collision today just trying to get home. The video shows the aftermath of making a left turn directly towards this vehicle. This backed up traffic through multiple intersections during rush hour. My neighbors and I have reported this to both the city and police multiple times, but nothing has changed. I understand you can’t control everyone from making the mistake of going the wrong way, but this is a regular occurrence and is being violated by both private citizens, UTA buses, and public school buses.

I have over 20 photos and videos of occurrences over the past month. I’ve also submitted everything to KSL News because this is a serious safety issue.
Has anyone else experienced this? If you have photos or videos of the same issue, I’d appreciate hearing from you.

Hey all, I'm downtown today giving out water bottles to the unsheltered and people at risk.

I'm on foot, without a wagon so my area is limited. Especially since I'm so out of shape.

I'm currently at 100 s and main, but I'll be trying to move around as much as my body and this heat will allow.

If anyone needs some, let me know and I'll try to get to you if I can.

Also, if anyone has a wagon so I can cover more ground that they want to donate, I'd be very grateful. I can barely walk a block at a time before I need a break

Question!! Can’t find anything online specific about allowing power banks into the event center. Has anyone experienced any restrictions regarding them? I just want to avoid having to scramble if they’re not allowed. Thanks in advance!

And........ Go!

We are looking for a good resource for constructing a covered patio next to our garage. We so far have been quoted about $9,000 for concrete and $25-30k for the roof structure. This is approx a 13’x20’ place for roof structure and about 700-800 sqft of concrete.
Anyone have any recommendations on something more reasonable that would still work with getting appropriate permits and isn’t just some prefab structure. (We have considered them from Costco though since they’re about 3k)