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Gustavo Guarneros, left, Dominic Guarneros and Martha Guarneros watch as Alex Aguiniga tries on a Beetlejuice mask while shopping for Halloween costumes at Spirit Halloween in Millcreek on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Holiday can be safe and happy, say Utah public health officials What should be at the top of

Attorney General Merrick Garland is sworn in during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. | Tom Brenner, Associated Press Utah Republican accuses DOJ of harassing, threatening moms and dads Attorney General Merrick Garland declined to pull back a memo directing the FBI

Laura Seitz, Deseret News Intermountain Healthcare announced Wednesday it will require all of its caregivers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The requirement is meant “to comply with federal vaccination requirements announced by President (Joe) Biden” on Sept. 9, system officials said. Dr. Mark Briesacher, chief physician executive, noted it’s been 20 months since the

Solar power entrepreneur Tony Grimshaw stands near the Utah Municipal Power Agency’s installation he helped build. | Tony Grimshaw, Olson Electric Co. Leaders could accomplish this by incentivizing solar, wind, existing geothermal energies, building electrification, electric transportation and responsible mining for battery elements lithium and cobalt.  Tony Grimshaw smiles as he shows off the Utah

A shopper looks at milk at Reams in Sandy last July. People can’t help noticing the rising cost of food, housing, cars, gas and other items. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News Recent studies show the connection, which ought to make Congress think twice before passing a huge stimulus package. Travel back with me, if

Students walk along the hallway during lunch break at Granger High School in West Valley City on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. | Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News Granger High School was built for 2,700 students. It now serves more than 3,400 Built for 2,700 students, Granger High School is serving more than 3,400 learners this fall,

Marjorie Stolhand deposits her ballot in a drop box at the Salt Lake City Public Library in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. Officials are preparing for the Nov. 2 election in Utah. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News ‘Despicable’ claims of voter fraud in 2020 could hamper trust in elections, Lt. Gov.

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Teal delivers a forum address at Brigham Young University on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Provo, Utah. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU The British priest thought his collar both would protect him and convince protesters yelling rude, hurtful things at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, walks to a vote, Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Romney says Democrats’ spending plan in bad for the counrty. | Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Utah Republican says Democrats’ spending plan bad for Americans Anxious to find a win for President Joe Biden, congressional Democrats will likely pass

David McKay administers a COVID-19 vaccination to a 12-year-old boy at Rose Park Elementary in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. A new poll shows Utahns with children are divided over whether to vaccinate them. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News Utahns with children under 18 are split over vaccinating them against COVID-19, according