Magazine

In the Long Run: Ultramarathoner/Grandmom Ashley Paulson Shatters World Record(s) for 100-Milers

It’s a safe bet that Ashley Paulson’s idea of a party differs dramatically from that of the average human. Take, for example, her recent trip to the 2026 Boston Marathon: Climbing aboard a treadmill at the Marathon Expo—at 3:36 a.m., hours before the Expo opened—Ashley then spent the next 12 hours, 47 minutes, and 10

Marianne Hamilton · July 1, 2026

Why Would I Ever Want to Leave Home?

So Why Would Someone Choose Senior Living? Freedom from yard work, repairs, plumbing issues, and snow removal. • A built-in social life. • Health and wellness support. • Peace of mind. Maybe the better question is “What kind of life do I want next?” Senior living isn’t about giving up. It’s about simplifying. It’s about

Michele Bettridge · July 1, 2026

New Utah E-Bike Laws: What St. George Families Should Know

St. George’s sunny weather, neighborhood streets, bike paths, and places like Washington Wheels Park make it easy for children to ride year-round. E-bikes and e-scooters can be part of that fun, but they also move faster than many children, teens, and parents realize. That’s why Utah’s updated electric mobility law, House Bill 381 (HB 381),

Intermountain Health · July 1, 2026

Moving Southern Utah Forward: How Active Transportation is Building a Healthier Community

Across Southern Utah, more residents are discovering that wellness does not always begin inside a gym. Sometimes it starts on a morning bike ride along the Virgin River Trail, a walk through a neighborhood pathway, or a commute to work on two wheels instead of four. From St. George to Hurricane, Ivins to Washington, communities

Tiffany Gust, NBC-HWC · July 1, 2026

Community & Culture

Utah Tech Graduate Turns Personal Challenge Into Assistive Technology

Utah Tech University graphic design graduate Dallin Mattson was given a midterm assignment to solve an everyday problem he personally faced. Living with partial blindness, he saw an opportunity to create a product that could improve daily navigation, leading to the creation of C4U™. Mattson was born with glaucoma in his left eye. At a

Katie Rillos · July 1, 2026

Community & Culture

Utah Tech University Letter

Dear Neighbors and Friends, As Utah Tech University prepares to welcome students for the 2026–27 academic year this fall, I am filled with gratitude, pride, and optimism for the future we are building together. The 2025–26 academic year was one of extraordinary achievement for our students, faculty, and staff. From the success of our Utah

UTU President · July 1, 2026

Where Community and Housing Meet: The Impact of REACH

Strong communities are not built by chance, but by people who choose to show up for one another. That spirit of connection and the care residents have for each other is easy to see throughout Washington County, where residents, businesses, and REALTORS® come together to support housing opportunities and strengthen the place we call home.

Washington County Board of Realtors · July 1, 2026

Relationships & Connection

My Doctoror Told Me the Answer. I Ignored Him for Ten Years.

When I was first diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, my doctor mentioned, almost in passing, that I might benefit from retraining my brain’s amygdala. I nodded politely and dismissed the idea before he finished his sentence. I was a physical therapist who believed, deep in my bones, that my problem was an infection, not stress.

Dr. Cathleen King · July 1, 2026

Swinging Left is Hard

A few months ago, I decided to do something that sounded simple but in reality is extremely hard and makes me look absolutely ridiculous. I decided to learn how to swing a golf club from the left side. For context, I am right handed and have played golf since I was ten years old. I

Brendan Dalley, Editor · July 1, 2026