Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
Good morning, Orem.
📰 Economy
Gas prices in northern Utah have dropped to about $2.64 per gallon in Ogden and Provo, while Salt Lake City prices are near $2.66 and the national average has risen to $2.87, according to GasBuddy's analysis.
The report shows Provo prices decreased by $0.04 over the past week.
PacifiCorp announced plans to sell its Washington power plants and wind farms for $1.9 billion, a move state leaders say supports Utah’s focus on local energy as the sale is set to finalize within a year + the shift aims to simplify operations and boost the state’s energy strategy.
🎓 Education
Imagication for kids ages 2-5 will take place at City Court by Dillard’s this Monday at 11:00 a.m., featuring a reading of 'How to Catch a Leprechaun' with special guests Peter Pan + Tink and offering photo ops, games, and coloring activities.
Registration opens the Monday before at 12:00 p.m.
Alpine School District faces $600,000 in lunch debt as rising costs strain family budgets, but students and staff at Greenwood Elementary work to ensure no child goes hungry (the Souper Bowl of Caring campaign accepts donations through month’s end).
🏛️ Government
State Rep. Matt MacPherson requested $10 million for a self-driving taxi and bus pilot project on Utah roads—aiming to demonstrate safety as state legislation evolves ahead of the 2034 Olympics.
🏥 Health
St. Patrick’s Day brings the 2026 Lucky Laces 5K & Health Fair in University Place, where check-in starts at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K begins at 9:30 a.m.; participants can enter a free contest featuring Lucky Charms eating, explore local health resources, and enjoy breakfast for finishers if registered by March 13 at noon.
Rep. Kristen Chevrier plans to ban titanium dioxide & extend rules to other additives in school meals.
Large districts must follow the rule for the 2026-27 school year & smaller districts may adopt it next year.
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