Community Affairs

Hear stories and interviews about the people and issues that shape Utah. 


The ROI on First Step House UPDATE

Earlier this year, First Step House broke ground on a new residential treatment center in Salt Lake City. Located at 440 S. 500 E., the new recovery campus will serve veterans struggling with substance abuse disorder and mental health conditions. KRCL's Lara Jones spoke with First Step House Executive Director Shawn McMillen, who says construction is wrapping up and residents will move in after the first of the year:

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WEU: Utah Public Lands Initiative vs Mountain Accord Model

In the latest Wasatch Environmental Update, John Worlock brings you information about the Utah Public Lands Initiative, Congressman Rob Bishop, and Mountain Accord comparisons:

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RadioActive: The Bee on Family, Traditions, Passages

This Thanksgiving weekend, The Bee takes over RadioActive. Sit back and enjoy an hour of stories recorded over the last year at The Bee. The Beekeeper, Giuliana Serena, is your guide for the next hour of lovingly competitive storytelling. 

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The ROI on Cotopaxi's #JustLikeUs Lantern Festival

The refugee crisis in Europe is thousands of miles away, but the #JustLikeUs Water Lantern Festival Tuesday night at Salt Lake’s Sugar House Park provides one way to do something locally. The festival is produced by Utah-based Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear company with a humanitarian mission, says CFO Jordan Allred:

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