⛷ The PC ski patrol strike is over

PC Ski Patrol Strike Is Over

The 13-day Park City ski patrol strike has ended after the union and resort reached an agreement. The agreement will last through April 2027. [KPCW]

Defining Extremism in Utah

The ProPublica story about a gay wilderness survival trainer who infiltrated the ranks of two right-wing militias in Utah is bending minds this week. Especially as the man known as John Williams continues to release years worth of recordings. What other extremist groups should Salt Lakers be tracking? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

New Affordable Housing

Salt Lake City opened 110 new affordable housing units for residents earning at or below 60% of the area median income. The complex is located at 144 S. 500 E. in SLC. [Salt Lake City]

• Related: What is the role of condos in solving Salt Lake’s housing crisis? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Call for Lead-Free Ammo

A Utah wildlife rehabilitation center is urging hunters to switch to lead-free ammunition after a bald eagle died from eating a dead animal tainted with lead fragments. [KSL]

Hey Salt Lake readers have the best recs for everything from local artists to the hidden gems in our neighborhoods.

9th & 9th Gems

“​​I love The Children’s Hour, such a lively store! Also, Essential Photo Supply is incredible!” — Mindy R.

“Western Rivers Flyfisher! They have been there forever and are truly the nicest people on earth. You could walk in there, never having fished a day in your life, and they would be just as excited to help you as they would be if you had fished a thousand times. They offer so many classes as well.” — Kate R.

Fishing Spots

“Favorite Spots to Fish: Sugarhouse Park” — Skyler H.

“Strawberry Reservoir for ice fishing! Trout are hungry and huge.” — No Name

“Grandpa's Pond in Sandy! I learned about it on my park journey.” — City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta

Mocktails

“White Horse has fabulous mocktails, too!” — Susan P.

Local Artists

“High Elevation Adventure Photography (Jacque Tietjen) has some of the most stunning local photography I've seen. I met her on a mountain, because she also volunteers doing race photos for some local trail races. Check out her photography at the Urban Arts Gallery this January!“ — Valerie Y.

“I love Rustic Rose. She’s at the Sandy farmers markets in the summer and she makes really cute crochet items.“ — Ryker M.