Good morning, Logan.

Cache County School District proposes a property tax increase expected to generate about $8.6 million annually to support school growth + facility improvements, and residents may share comments at the truth-in-taxation hearing on Aug.

6 at 6 p.m. in North Logan.

Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation order last Friday night for residents near 600 East and Canyon Road as a fast-moving wildfire threatened homes in Island, Cliffside, Canyon Road and Logan Canyon; emergency crews set a command post near Herm’s Inn and a shelter at the LDS meetinghouse on 100 South.

UDOT will pause fiber installation in Logan Canyon for Raspberry Days from Wed, Aug.

5 at noon to Mon, Aug. 10 at 7 a.m. while maintaining safety measures (barrels and signage) and continuing targeted junction box and drilling work near Temple Fork and Franklin Basin Road.

The Cache Council delayed its vote on the Rec Center study committee while Utah was ranked 7th nationally for best roads.

The developments signal a focus on local improvements and careful planning.

Health officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Cache County for the 2026 season today, and local health experts advise residents to use EPA-approved insect repellent + avoid mosquito exposure during peak hours.

The Bear River Health Department is monitoring mosquito activity and updating risk information.

Buzzers’ cat’s claw tablets are being pulled from Utah shelves after tests detected potent kratom derivatives linked to a recent fatal overdose and multiple health incidents.

Officials urge retailers to remove these products immediately & advise consumers to safely dispose of any stock.

Andrew Pinochi recovered from a severe leg injury in 2025 and became a key leader as Ridgeline’s boys volleyball team clinched a strong state playoff finish and earned first-team all-state honors.

His comeback—supported by head coach and mother Mandi Pinochi—helped him earn All-Valley Boys Volleyball Player of the Year.