City Cast Salt Lake
Meet Utah's boreal toad
May 23, 2023
Good morning, Salt Lake! Adrian González here, filling in for Terina this week. Check out the big sink hole that developed at Fox Hollow Golf Course in American Fork, just south of Salt Lake. 😳
What's CITY Talking About?
Inland Port Makes a Sustainable Pivot
The Utah Inland Port Authority, the agency leading the creation of a major logistics hub in the northwest part of Salt Lake County, has announced its intention to become more environmentally friendly. Officials remain doubtful about the feasibility of the approach, citing concerns about the port's potential impact on air quality, water resources, and overall sustainability. [KUER]
- Context: How the Inland Port Authority fumbled the bag. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Permitless Farmers Market Goes On
Dorothy Durrant has been operating a farmers market on her property near Utah Lake, but according to Utah County officials, it’s not permitted for that or many of the other attractions hosted there. Neighbors have submitted complaints, citing violations of county laws, safety concerns, and a decline in the quality of their neighborhood. Durrant plans to continue hosting farmers markets despite the ongoing dispute. [The Salt Lake Tribune]
Reversing the Blood Donation Ban on Gay and Bisexual Men
While Salt Lake-based lab ARUP welcomes the news that gay and bisexual men can donate blood after a decades-long ban, that doesn’t mean a flood of the good stuff will meet demand. ARUP’s medical director Dr. Waseem Anani says he and his team are working to implement the new FDA policy and to rebuild trust with community members. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
🎫 The Interrupters and Frank Turner | Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.
Live out your ska dreams with L.A. band The Interrupters, with additional performances by folk artists Frank Turner and Canadian duo Bedouin Soundclash. [$39.50; Downtown]
❓ Trivia Tuesday | Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.
Gather the brain trust for a trivia session at Blue Gene’s tonight. You might even win some concert tickets! [Free Admission; 21+ Only; Central City]
🧱 Lego Club | Wednesday | 4 p.m.
The Riverton Public Library is hosting a Lego building day for kids and tweens. [Free; Riverton]
Today on City Cast
When Can Gay and Bisexual Men Donate Blood Here?
Salt Lake-based lab ARUP welcomes the news that gay and bisexual men can donate blood after a decades-long ban, but that doesn’t mean donations will come rushing in immediately. ARUP medical director Dr. Waseem Anani joins host Ali Vallarta — as she sits in the donation chair — to share the new line of questioning and what barriers still remain.
If you need me, I’ll be listening to “Wonder Eye” by Little Moon, the Utah band that recently won NPR’s Tiny Desk contest. See ya tomorrow!
— Adrian González
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