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Utah data center map: Track new developments across the state
Utah has become a hotspot for data center development. There are more than 40 centers already operating, and dozens proposed or under construction — from Washington County to Emery, Duchesne and Box Elder. You can help us track them all.

Washington County supervisors approve holding April special election for 1% sales tax vote
The referendum would let voters decide whether an extra tax would be levied for school construction projects.
Notice of Vacancies for Board of Trustees of Water Conservancy District 2026
NOTICE OF VACANCIES AND MIDTERM VACANCYWASHINGTON COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT NOTICE is hereby given that there are vacancies on the Washington County Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees. Washington County is the appointing authority for the board. Available…

Who is St. George’s namesake? A larger-than-life LDS apostle who never lived there and remains an enigma.
No, St. George is not named after George Washington. Nor is it named in honor of former LDS Church President George Albert Smith. Rather, that distinction falls to an earlier George Albert Smith, a colorful apostle who never actually lived in the southern Utah city.

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Intermountain Health Expands Cancer Services in St. George, Bringing More Specialized Care Closer to Home
By Kelsey McFarland, Intermountain Health, Desert Region Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital celebrated the expansion of its Cancer Center multidisciplinary clinic, marking a significant investment in cancer care for patients across Southern Utah and surrounding…
Notice of Road Work for Chip-Sealing on Gunlock Road and Old Highway 91 from September 14 to October 1
Public Notice Washington County Roads Department will be chip-sealing: Gunlock Road between Veyo and Old Highway 91 from September 14th through September 24th, 2026. The road will have up to 15 minute delays between 7 am and 5 pm Monday through Thursday. Old Highway 91 from Mile…
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RFP for Contractor of Washington County Fair Manangement
Public Notice Washington County is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations, associations, or firms to manage and produce the annual Washington County Fair under a one-year contract, renewable annually by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the County Commission.…