(Moab-Monticello)- Lake Powell News Net.

The Bureau of Land Management Utah Moab Field Office released a Finding of No Significant Impact and has approved the proposed Hatch Point Potash Exploration Project in San Juan County, Utah. After completing an environmental assessment the BLM decided to authorize approximately 39 acres of surface disturbance and drilling associated with potash exploration to identify the existence and workability of potentially valuable potash resources. Associated documents can be viewed online at the BLM website.

(Moab Utah)-KCYN-KCPX News

Two persons were slightly injured Friday Night while sitting and watching the Friday Nite main street drag during April Car Show. Moab Police say a motorist with an older vehicle not associated with the car show says his throttle stuck. His vehicle careened off the street northbound, in front of Woody's Tavern...hitting the two bystanders, missing others and striking and dislodging a Moab City decorative street light pole.

　

>>Rescue Effort In Big Cottonwood Canyon

(Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT) -- Crews working in Big Cottonwood Canyon were on scene where a female climber is reportedly trapped. Authorities said a couple became stranded while climbing along the rocks around Storm Mountain. According to Fox 13 news, the man was able to free himself but the woman was able to get off the mouontain with Salt lake Unified Police Search and Rescue help.

(LAke Powell)- Spring is bringing boat weather! More people are on the lake with even more to come as the season ramps up. The National Park boating tips can help to keep it safe and fun this season: Personal watercraft are vessels. Make sure you're legally old enough to operate one. Kids under 12 must wear personal flotation devices while on vessels. Most serious boating accidents involve alcohol. Slow down and make no waves when 150 feet from other vessels, people, or shore. Also remember, high winds equal high waves so seek shelter when storms threaten. Be aware of carbon monoxide coming off of engines, generators and other appliances. Cliff jumping and diving is illegal and also watch out below for underwater threats to your vessel. Only Lake Powell's main channel is marked with navigational aids.

　

>>One Dead In Parleys Canyon Crash

(Parleys Canyon, UT) -- One person is dead following a weekend crash in Parleys Canyon. Authorities said the victim - identified as 29-year-old Winston Craig of West Valley City - was killed yesterday when his pickup rammed the back of a semitruck. Troopers say speed was likely a factor.

>>Hacked Info Costs Utah Big Bucks

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The mistaken release of sensitive health data will be a costly one for the state of Utah. That's according to the "Tribune" which reports Utah officials have spent nine-million dollars already for security audits and credit monitoring for victims. The state says about 750-thousand people had their information hacked.


>>Hatch Says Immigration Reform's Time Has Come

(Undated) -- Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch says reform to the nation's policy on immigration must happen now. Hatch is helping push a bipartisan deal in Washington that would create a so-called pathway to U.S. citizenship. Hatch said the current deal will not offer anyone citizenship faster than to others who applied legally.

>>Officials Want Opinions On Canyon Trail Project

(Undated) -- Utah officials want the public's opinion on a proposal to expand Bryce Canyon. The idea would stretch the walking and biking trail along Scenic Byway 12 in Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon National Park and Bryce Point. Anyone who wishes to comment can do so by emailing park officials no later than May 16th at brca_information@nps.gov.

>>Bye-Bye Bubbles; 'Adaptive' Testing Coming In Spring

(Undated) -- Those fill-in-the-bubble test sheets commonly used for school tests around the nation will be just a memory soon for Utahns. State education officials say beginning in the spring students will use a computer-based system for test taking which adapts automatically to each student's strengths and weaknesses. The "Tribune" says the system - called S-A-G-E for Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence - makes each question easier or harder based on the answer the student gives for the preceding question. One state official says adaptive testing has proven to be a better way to assess students.


San Diego, CA) -- San Diego Mayor Bob Filner says former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney can help bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to "America's Finest City." "UT San Diego" reports this weekend, Filner said he would like to enlist Romney to serve as the honorary chair due to his experience. Romney was the president and CEO of the organizing committee that brought the 2002 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City. San Diego is reportedly one of ten international cities being considered by the Olympic selection committee as host in 2024. Filner also he would be willing to work with officials in Tijuana, Mexico on a proposal to bring a binational event to the world in 2024.


(Kayenta Arizona)-

Tourists and local residents can now appreciate the shade and upgraded facilities at the new Vendor Village set up in Kayenta this spring. Navajo artisans, jewelers and homemade food service vendors can put aside makeshift tarps or tents when they sell their products to visitors and the community, thanks to the Kayenta Township. The Township used tax dollars to build a sturdy shelter to accommodate vendors to its Vendor Village. According to Andre Cordero, Kayenta Township Manager,


"Opening the Vendor Village this season is expected to be beneficial to all stakeholders involved, and a welcoming site to visitors to the area."
The village is completely enclosed for the safety of all parties involved, and the facility upgrades include on-site restrooms, trash bins and ash bins for the food vendors. The slot allotment for the vendors stipulate 15 dedicated spots for food vendors, while the other 45 slots will cater to other merchants to sell jewelry, pottery, weavings