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County should be unifying to protect water rights, secure opportunities, not parting ways - Box Elder News Journal

Brigham City · Brigham City

County should be unifying to protect water rights, secure opportunities, not parting ways - Box Elder News Journal

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Since its establishment in 1988, the Bear River Water Conservancy District (BRWCD) has served as a dedicated advocate for Box Elder County’s water rights and long-term water security. The district was formed to unify local communities and ensure that our water stays in Box Elder— rather than being diverted to serve outside interests. For more than 35 years, BRWCD has […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. P…Read Article

Brigham City extends pause on solar installations - Box Elder News Journal

Brigham City · Brigham City

Brigham City extends pause on solar installations - Box Elder News Journal

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Brigham City moved to tighten control over large-scale solar development on June 5, extending a pause on new applications and enacting a temporary ban on commercial solar installations while city codes are updated. The council unanimously approved a resolution extending its existing moratorium on new solar applications for six months. The original pause, adopted in February, was intended to give […] Sorry! An active online subscription is requi…Read Article

Slate of candidates set for municipal elections - Box Elder News Journal

Brigham City · Brigham City

Slate of candidates set for municipal elections - Box Elder News Journal

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Candidates across Box Elder County have filed to run for mayoral and council seats in the 2025 municipal elections, with a mix of 20 mayoral and 86 council candidates entering the field. While some races are uncontested, others feature crowded contests between incumbents and challengers. A primary election—if needed—is scheduled for Aug. 12, with mail-in ballots available starting three weeks […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required…Read Article

Brigham City Council advances tentative budget with 4.35% tax increase to cover health insurance increase - Box Elder News Journal

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Brigham City Council approved a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025–26 on June 5 that includes a proposed 4.35% increase to property tax that is expected to generate about $155,000 in new revenue above what the city would get from the state-certified tax rate. The increase is a portion of an anticipated $275,000 overall rise in property tax collections, with […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please l…Taxes · Brigham City Read Article

Peach Days drink vendor ban reversed after backlash - Box Elder News Journal

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Following criticism from vendors and members of the public last week, the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce reversed course on a decision that would have prohibited vendors from selling drinks at this year’s Peach Days festival, The controversy centered on the official vendor application for Peach Days, which outlined restrictions on what could be sold at the event. Circulating widely […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access t…Brigham City · Brigham City Read Article

‘Ya filthy animals’ - Box Elder News Journal

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Brigham City employees hit the road—actually, the sides of the road—on Tuesday, June 3, to clean up trash in the area of the Forest Street I-15 interchange (above). At the end of the day, the effort netted a little more than 2 tons of garbage and assorted debris (below).Brigham City · Brigham City Read Article

Justice court judge selection meeting planned - Box Elder News Journal

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The Box Elder County Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting on Friday, June 13, to review applications for a justice court judge to replace Kevin Christensen, who resigned in March. The Commission will begin the meeting at 12 p.m. in the Box Elder County Attorney’s Office, 81 N. Main Street, Brigham City. The early portion of the meeting is […] Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login…Brigham City · Brigham City Read Article

Mayor Holmgren kicks off fourth annual Giant Pumpkin Challenge

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Spring may just be starting, but Tremonton is already thinking pumpkins. Mayor Lyle Holmgren has kicked off his fourth annual Giant Pumpkin Challenge, encouraging local youth to dig in and grow the biggest pumpkins they can by fall.Tremonton · Tremonton Read Article

Celebrating 50 years: Kent’s Market marks a milestone in community and service

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Last weekend marked a major milestone for Kent’s Market, which celebrated its 50 year anniversary on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7. The team behind the store pulled out all the stops to thank the community that has supported…Tremonton · Tremonton Read Article

Feeding 100 families or more: Farm Bureau initiative aims to bring local meat to Box Elder pantries

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Box Elder County is known for its agricultural strength – but not everyone reaps the benefits. In response, local Farm Bureau leaders have launched “Feeding 100 Families,” a campaign to turn prize pigs raised by local youth into a meaningful…Tremonton · Tremonton Read Article

Residents voice concern over growth at Tremonton Development Forum

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It was a full house at Tremonton City’s Municipal Development Forum on Wednesday night, June 4, with more than 50 residents in attendance. Structured as an open house, the meeting allowed attendees to break into smaller groups to share questions,…Tremonton · Tremonton Read Article