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Elaine Clark

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News Director @kuer.org. History nerd and detectorist wishing time travel were a thing.

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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
The sego lily was #utpol before hashtags were a thing. #Utah #suffragettes used it to build bridges when the women's purity movement had polygamy in their sights. 130 years later #saltlakecity says it can be a symbol to build new bridges. #womenshistory #lgbtq+ www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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The sego lily, Utah’s state flower, has a long history of political symbolism
Today, the sego lily is prominent in Salt Lake City’s efforts towards a sense of belonging and acceptance for its diverse residents. But 150 years ago, it was Latter-day Saints fighting for acceptance...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Here's one way to visualize what it means to be in the top 3% nationally for wildfire risk. Each dot represents a U.S. county. Washington County, home to St. George, is one of the red dots in the top right corner. Read my full story for @kuer.org on Utah's fire risk ⤵️ www.kuer.org/science-envi...
Dot graph showing how high risk Washington County Utah is for wildfire
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
"The future is already here, it's just not spread evenly." www.kuer.org/science-envi...
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The California wildfires are a glimpse of the urban risks Utah is growing into
Utah communities from Washington County to the Wasatch Front face some of the nation’s highest risk for wildfires. As the Los Angeles fires show, the off-season for wildfires is disappearing, but ther...
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David Condos @davidcondos.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
New Netflix show #AmericanPrimeval is set in 1857 Utah and opens with a brutal mass killing carried out by Mormon militiamen. It’s based on a real event: the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Read + hear my @kuer.org story about the massacre and its legacy to learn more ⤵️ www.kuer.org/race-religio...
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For 150 years, site markers didn’t name who committed Utah’s Mountain Meadows Massacre
In 1857, more than 100 Arkansas emigrants were killed in present-day southern Utah. The evolution of the site’s historical markers reflects The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ eventual re...
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
In which I share some thoughts via @npcinstitute.bsky.social www.pressclubinstitute.org/2025/01/07/n...
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How newsroom leaders can motivate their teams in a hostile environment for the press - Journalism Institute
The Institute reached out to Elaine Clark, news director for KUER, Utah’s largest NPR affiliate, for tips on facing the challenges ahead.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
It might stink, but ... www.kuer.org/business-eco...
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The dog food stench in Ogden? That’s the smell of 200+ local jobs
While residents have complained about the smell from Ogden’s pet food factory over the years, the city tries to strike a balance between supporting a local business and maintaining residents’ quality ...
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon? www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Utah’s Hill Air Force Base confirms drone sightings
An uptick in drone sightings could signal a more crowded aviation ecosystem. The military, photographers, hobbyists, law enforcement, and even search and rescue operations all use unmanned aerial vehi...
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Northbound on Frontrunner to Ogden in the morning light. This is one of my favorite things. #uta #transitadventures
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
My husband announced today that he has enough clothes to the last the rest of his life. Sometimes you see elderly people in a dated wardrobe, but did you imagine there was an exact moment when they committed to the path?
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
It's really remarkable how much money can be spent online for gifts in just a few minutes ... Fa la la la la.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Join me? kuer.org/donate
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
I mean, you know you *want* to do something nice. But what? For whom? When will you find time? I kinda love this Kindness Randomizer from lighttheworld.org
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Light the World | Home
Be someone’s angel this Christmas season as you love the people around you, share joy, and follow the example of Jesus Christ. Get service ideas to share your light, find a Giving Machine near you, or...
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Well hey, it's our first @kuer.org fund drive on bsky! Can you help keep the newsroom thriving in 2025 with a year-end donation? #publicradio www.kuer.org
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NPR Utah
KUER 90.1 Utah News and NPR
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
I feel seen. ;)
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Jim Hill @ejimbo.com · 10/12/2024
So how's @kuer.org doing with this experiment? Through Dec. 9, the bird place and BSKY are neck in neck driving sessions + users. However, our posts on BSKY are half the volume w/ a fraction of users. On-platform engagement here is leaps and bounds better too. Threads is about 1/4 of the impact.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
'Cause we can all do with a little "Peace on Earth."
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In a divisive year, Salt Lake City’s Nativity in the Glen can still bring us together
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it was tranquil the Tuesday after at the Nativity in the Glen — even though people still had to beat the crowds.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
The New York Times digital team strike ended more than 3 weeks ago, but my games habit hasn't returned. 🤷‍♂️
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KUER @kuer.org · 08/12/2024
The right-leaning Supreme Court puts the odds in the railway project’s favor. But an even bigger question is how this case could impact the environmental review process going forward.
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What to know as the Supreme Court hears arguments over the Uinta Basin Railway
The case is about more than Utah’s long-fought oil train project. It’s become a test case, with many interested parties, over the future of environmental review.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
The light drifts from above and dances along the walls. Lower Antelope Canyon.
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Martha Harris @marthajharris.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
14 books have already been pulled from all of Utah's K-12 public schools under a new law. But those aren't the only titles that were reported to the State Board of Education. I requested the full list of reported books and here's what I found. www.kuer.org/education/20...
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With Utah’s statewide book bans, 2 school districts have steered the conversation
According to a KUER analysis of public records, 25 books are teetering on the edge of being banned statewide.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Thank you!
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Those who know ... know.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Ah yes. I vaguely recall this beauty!
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
In my estimation, this is the most peaceful place in Salt Lake City. I'd tell you where it is, but then I might not have it to myself.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Send sunset pics to remind the rest of us it exists!
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
An interesting question - what impact does the soup have outside of the valley? Sorry for the sneezes. :(
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
We have a pretty nifty daily newsletter with news in it. Won't you subscribe to @kuer.org's Morning Brief? Thanks! www.kuer.org/newsletters
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Newsletters
All of KUER's newsletters in one place: She Votes Utah, Station Insider, RadioWest and State Street.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
In case you hadn't figured out why your eyes are burning, your throat is scratchy and your head is throbbing ... here's what I'm seeing when I look up from the computer.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
When the kids are busy fighting, what happens to the inheritance? #coloradoriver www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Colorado River states hold an uncomfortable reunion this week in Vegas
As the Colorado River Water Users Association gathers, the seven river states are like kids coming home to a family reunion. Policy watchers are frustrated with their level of disagreement.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
I present to you ... Steven R. Cat and William Howard Taft, because @christykarras.bsky.social said cat pics are always allowed.
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Amanda Heidt @scattercushion.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
🧪 #SourceRequest: Looking for students using AI/ChatGPT/NotebookLM in creative ways for a @natureportfolio.bsky.social story. Eg. Using ChatGPT to prep for qualifying exams, giving it a description of a term & using it to gauge your understanding, prepping for business classes as a STEM major, etc.
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KUER @kuer.org · 03/12/2024
“The kids are fighting and it’s really sad to watch,” said one policy watcher of the Colorado River states. Will this week's conference in Vegas get the kids to calm down?
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Colorado River states hold an uncomfortable reunion this week in Vegas
As the Colorado River Water Users Association gathers, the seven river states are like kids coming home to a family reunion.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
What makes you think I have cat pics? 😹
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
That's not even a 40-hour work week. No wonder my Spanish still sucks.
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
I pulled about seven stunning quotes to accompany this post ... But really it's the whole thing you should read my journo colleagues (and anyone else who values truth).
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Elaine Clark @e-clark.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
If I keep waiting for the perfect, profound first post it may never happen.
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