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BYU-Idaho student Thomas King Jackson is almost done with his 1,000-mile hike to support Tibet and will summit Mount Nebo on Aug.

4. Local Tibetans have joined his walk, which brings the community together + spreads awareness of their culture.

In July, Utah’s reservoirs dropped to 57% capacity, with some central sources at 10% and northern ones above 90%, while strong monsoon storms increased mountain soil moisture nearly 7 percentage points above normal; Gov. Spencer Cox declared emergencies in counties hit by flood damage (areas with wildfire burn scars are vulnerable).

Commissioner Hannah Freeze, who took over on July 22, is aiming to stabilize the Great Salt Lake by delivering 250,000 acre-feet of water through nearly 1,000 conservation contracts (continuing a program for improved irrigation).

Her office will work with state, federal and private partners to build national support.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released a proposal to cut Colorado River allocations for Lower Basin states if water levels drop further, with mandatory reductions set at up to 3 million acre-feet.

Upper Basin states like Utah are not facing mandatory cuts and are reviewing voluntary measures, with more details expected soon.

Redfin data show pending home sales nationwide reached 322,739 for the four weeks ending July 26, falling 1.7% in the last week as mortgage rates near a year high.

The Utah Association of Realtors reported a 9.9% drop in pending sales statewide in June.

Provo officials are evaluating Vesper Amphitheater, a proposed 20,000-seat venue for Provo Canyon on 100.7 acres of quarry and city land, which could transform the site into a cultural hub & attract major performances.

City leaders will review resident concerns and traffic mitigation plans at an Aug. 11 council meeting.

BYU coach Kalani Sitake shared his view on football as a privilege that promotes personal growth and accountability after a media day at Timpanogos Golf Club on Thursday.

He stressed that players must excel in academics and life (not just on the field).