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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

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Good morning, Logan. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Nominations for the annual Best of Northern Utah contest open today at noon, letting residents vote for their favorite local businesses. The event, presented by Alpine Cleaning & Restoration, follows a record 2025 with 1,681 nominees and over 924,000 votes.  KVNU
  • Local groups can apply for matching grants from the Cache Valley Visitors Bureau to support tourism events and boost hotel stays. Applications can receive up to $1,500 with a 2-for-1 spending requirement and must be submitted by Friday, Mar. 13 at 5 p.m. at the Historic Cache County Courthouse.  Cache Valley Daily

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The owners of historic Island Market at 400 East Center Street in Logan announced plans to renovate and expand the building, with more details on the timeline to be shared soon.  The Herald Journal

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Cache Valley Visitor’s Bureau is offering matching grants up to $1,500 for marketing and new event development designed to boost hotel stays; local groups must apply by Friday, Mar. 13 (5 p.m.) at the Historic Cache County Courthouse or via the website.  Cache Valley Daily

EDUCATION NEWS

  • USU President Brad L. Mortensen announced leadership changes at the university to restore trust amid recent budget cuts and spending scrutiny.  The Herald Journal

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • A Celtic Celebration Concert

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Daines Concert Hall — Tickets available — Experience the charm and mysticism of Celtic music with AFCO, soprano Alex Sharpe, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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  • Weekly Gallery Art Class in Logan

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — $10 with a pass, $15 drop-in — Explore new art mediums and styles in a welcoming environment.

    Tue, 2/24/26

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  • HackUSU 2026

    3-7 p.m. — Huntsman Hall — $15 — Experience 24 hours of creativity and competition with industry professionals in a fun and inclusive hackathon.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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  • Free Zoo Day at Zootah

    11 AM – 4 PM — Zootah — Free entry — Meet the critters and feed your feathered friends in style.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • Live Model Drawing Class

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — Free to attend, participants split model cost — A community-driven session for intermediate artists to sharpen their drawing skills with a live model.

    Wed, 3/11/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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