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Housing affordability is one of the top issues for Utah voters this year. Lack of supply and gradual rise in home costs have contributed to a challenging housing market for Utahns.

An event hosted by the Sutherland Institute and the American Enterprise Institute brought together state and national housing experts to discuss Utah's housing dilemma and the unaffordable reality future generations will face if nothing is done to solve it.

Major issues facing Utah were highlighted in a presentation by the co-director of AEI’s housing center, Edward Pinto:

To meet the rising demand for housing, new construction must embrace innovative solutions without compromising a city’s integrity.

One solution is the building of light-touch-density homes, a term coined by Pinto. These types of builds involve increasing the density of single-family lots by allowing 2-8-plexes, townhouses or accessory dwelling units.

"I believe it’s a moral imperative that we provide the American dream to our kids and grandkids, that they can actually be better off than we are," said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

Read more about how experts and officials are seeking solutions to secure affordable homes for future.

This Utah 'hidden gem' named top ski resort in the West

“Big-mountain skiing with a family-owned, local vibe. Outstanding terrain, lodges, and lifts. (Please don’t tell anyone!)”

That’s how one Ski magazine reader described Snowbasin Resort in northern Utah, which the publication named top ski resort in the West in its 2025 Resort Guide.

“The notion that the No. 1-ranked ski resort in North America could be considered a ‘best-kept secret’ or a ‘hidden gem’ seems inconceivable,” according to the magazine. “Yet those are the words that filled Snowbasin’s comment section in our annual Ski Reader Resort Survey.”

While Snowbasin isn’t a household name, Ski magazine’s survey shows it resonates with people for a number of reasons, including easy access, a fast lift network, reliable snow coverage and customer service that’s focused on the quality of the ski experience.

Read more about how Snowbasin topped Ski magazines readers' choice survey.

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Health

Why is walking pneumonia on the rise, including in kids? (Deseret News)

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How Sleep May Mend the Heart (Columbia University Irving Medical Center)

Faith

💭 Kelsey Dallas: How should Hollywood handle religion? (Deseret News)

Church releases 4th and final volume of ‘Saints’ series (Church News)

Immigrants go from learning English to teaching it (Church News)

6 ways to build a lasting bond with your grandkids (LDS Living)

These states are the friendliest and freest for faith groups this election year, new study says (Fox News)

Politics

Here are 5 of the closest U.S. House races to watch (Deseret News)
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Utah County attorney confirms investigation into ‘concerning’ ballot tracking; another state lawmaker says clerk knew method she used to vote (Deseret News)

Jeff Flake says he supports Harris because he is confident she will accept election results (Deseret News)

Thomas B. Griffith: When did moral character stop becoming vital to leadership in our democracy (Deseret News)

Uncomfortable Nikki Haley backers weigh their options with Election Day looming (NBC News)

The Nation & The World

Median U.S. gas price dropping, but experts say it’s not about the election (Deseret News)

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Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S. (NPR)

Menendez brothers receive support for clemency from Los Angeles County DA George Gascón (CBS News)

Sports

How BYU arrived at 8-0 — and where can it go from here? (Deseret News)

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Are sports fans taking things too far? (Deseret News)

Utah HC acquires veteran defenseman Olli Määttä. Here’s why (Deseret News)

Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2024 World Series (ABC News)

Utah High School Girls Soccer Tournament Streaming Guide: 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A (KSL Sports)

Home Stretch: Brooke Hale Gives Insight on the Utah’s Women’s Soccer Team (The Daily Chronicle)

Entertainment

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