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Saige Miller

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Politics producer @npr.org Formerly @kuer.org @sltrib.com & @kslnewsradio.

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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Trump is asking Congress for $1 billion to save Utah's iconic (and dying) Great Salt Lake. But how did a powerful man from New York City come to care about a big, salty ailing lake in the arid mountain west? I got to the bottom of it. www.npr.org/2026/04/24/n...
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Why Trump wants to spend $1 billion on Great Salt Lake
Utah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States.
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NPR @npr.org · 24/02/2026
An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump. n.pr/4qTItsU
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
It’s known Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files. But we found instances of the DOJ withholding and deleting files related to allegations that President Trump sexually abused a minor. NPR’s investigation: www.npr.org/2026/02/24/n...
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Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump
An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump.
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Danielle Kurtzleben @titonka.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Let me tell you something: I have a cool job. But also: because of the whole “objectivity” thing, because of the whole stiff upper lip thing, the biggest drawback to being a journalist is loneliness. Just utter loneliness.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
“How will the American people find out what is being done at the Pentagon in their name, with their hard-earned tax dollars, and more importantly, the decisions that may put their sons and daughters in harm's way?” www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
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Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
I’m going to miss the hell out of covering this quirky state. It’s been such an honor. Now I get to cover the White House?! How cool! And I’ll still get to be on the radio just nationally?! How cool! Dreams do come true, y’all.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
I wrote hundreds of articles. Hosted an award-winning podcast. Made such valuable connections with Utahns. I’m so thrilled of the work I’ve accomplished at a small and mighty station. I wouldn’t have made it to NPR without KUER.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
It’s bittersweet leaving a job I loved at KUER. I loved covering local Utah politics. I loved spending time at the Capitol. I loved learning the ins and outs of this state. I loved my editors. My coworkers. Fellow journalists.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
✨ Some professional news ✨ After three years as a Utah politics reporter, Friday was my last day @KUER . I’m now an associate producer on the White House desk with NPR!!! This is a dream job and I’m so proud of reaching such a milestone.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Parking in downtown SLC is going to cost you $3.50 an hour. And you'll have to pay on Saturdays, too. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Get ready to pay more for street parking in downtown Salt Lake City
Starting July 1, parking meter rates will jump by more than 55%. The city is also getting rid of free two-hour parking on Saturdays.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
New 2026 ballot question just dropped: Utahns will decide whether or not to repeal the state's ban on collective bargaining for public sector unions during the 2026 midterm elections. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Referendum to repeal Utah’s collective bargaining ban heads to 2026 ballot
Gov. Spencer Cox let a June 21 deadline to call a special election pass and instead sent the referendum to the November 2026 general election.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Three people are dead, including an 8-month-old infant, after a juvenile gunman opened fire during the final night of WestFest in West Valley City. The incident comes one day after a man was killed during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City. www.kuer.org/news/2025-06...
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Three dead, two injured in shooting at WestFest in West Valley City
A 41-year-old and an 8-month-old baby were among the people killed during WestFest, an annual festival hosted by West Valley City to commemorate its founding.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
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Bystander shot during Salt Lake City No Kings protest dies at the hospital
Salt Lake City Police confirmed the death Sunday. The suspect being held in custody has been identified as Arturo Gamboa.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
An innocent bystander was fatally shot during the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City last night. One person, who did not strike the bystander, has been booked into jail and charged with murder. www.kuer.org/news/2025-06...
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Bystander shot during Salt Lake City No Kings protest dies at the hospital
Salt Lake City Police confirmed the death Sunday. The suspect being held in custody has been identified as Arturo Gamboa.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Here is what we know about the shots fired during Salt Lake City’s “No Kings” rally. Prior to this, the event was incredibly peaceful. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Shots fired at Salt Lake City ‘No Kings’ protest, suspect in custody
Salt Lake City Police have confirmed that one individual has been critically injured in the shooting.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
We are waiting for law enforcement to come talk to media. This is what SLCPD said. One critically injured.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
From SLCPD. A shooting is confirmed.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
People started to run, claiming there was an active shooter. THAT IS NOT CONFIRMED. But cops did approach the crowd, saying there was man with a gun, dressed in all black and asking where he was. Fire truck is present and cops started triggering their sirens.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
People are also spilling out of restaurants and perching outside of their balconies in support of the protest.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
The Cathedral Church of Saint Mark Episcopal rang its church bells as the swarm of protesters passed the brick building. The crowd reputed in cheers once the bells started.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Made it to the court house. I think that’s halfway there? I also haven’t seen much uniformed law enforcement. I’ve seen police cars blocking off roads. Protest organizers and volunteers are disbursed within the crowd to keep everything moving and to make sure everyone is being safe.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Cars are honking, people are chanting and thousands (don’t know an exact estimate yet) are marching. The demonstrators are taking up the entire extra wide Utah roads.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Ok, demonstrators are starting to walk up 400S toward the federal building. People are chanting “Fu*ck Donald Trump” and “Fu*k Mike Lee” and “No ICE, no KKK, no fascist USA”
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Johnson (who is a public defender) also promised to help defend protesters if the event they are arrested. He encouraged everyone to not fight the cops if they are arrested.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
He’s explaining why some people are covered head to toe in black (they don’t want to be identified), telling everyone to disband their biometrics on their phone and to put a pin and not Face ID, tells no one to give the cops their phone, etc.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Organizers asked protesters again to not engage with agitators. Jiro Johnson, the new SLCo member, is speaking. He’s warning that protesters might still be arrested even though this is supposed to be peaceful. He’s giving safety tips.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
So. Many. People. And much more expected to funnel in. Organizers are reiterating that this is a peaceful demonstration. They’re encouraging protesters to not interact with counter protesters. So far, I don’t see any.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
People will be speaking for the next hour or so about why people are gathered today. It’s a laundry list of grievances with the Trump admin, including immigration policies, LGBTQ+ issues, the Israel/Palestinian conflict and the economy.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
I’m back for the second “No Kings” protest at Pioneer Park. Massive crowd. Can’t see the speakers. Can’t see to the other side of the park. The crowd will start marching toward the federal building in an hour.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
3 to 5,000 people showed up to the peaceful “No Kings” protest this morning in SLC. Another demonstration is taking place tonight at 6pm and is expected to be much bigger. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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What we saw at the morning ‘No Kings’ anti-Trump rally in Salt Lake City
The protests in Utah, 10 were planned across the state, coincided with a national day of protests taking place on the same day as a planned military parade in Washington, D.C.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Ok! I’m heading home to write a story. I’ll be back out at Pioneer Park around 6 pm when part II of the rally is taking place. Protesters will be marching then.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
I’ve also tried finding the end of the crowd. People are scattered everywhere. I spoke with a university of Utah officer who is estimating 3-5k people present. That’s close to what he expected.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Something that has stuck out to me during the rally is the amount of American flags being waved. It’s not something I’ve traditionally seen during my time covering such events. Here’s a compilation:
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Library square is jam packed. Well over a thousand people are gathered here. Speakers are explaining why they are here, including Trump’s immigration policies, his actions they believe to be an abuse of power and reiterate “there is no American king”
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Salt Lake Indivisible is hosting this mornings event. A speaker says the protest will stay peaceful and is encouraging people not to interact with agitators.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
I’m here at the 10 am No Kings rally for @kuer.org at the University of Utah. Large turnout already and the protest hasn’t even started yet. Utahns are protesting Trump era policies and decisions. Many protests are happening across the nation.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Organizations all over the country that throw Pride festivities are likely feeling the pitch of corporate sponsorships pulling out. The Utah Pride Center is one of them. www.kuer.org/race-religio...
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As sponsor dollars run dry, Utah Pride and other festivals worry about the future
This year’s Pride festival is OK. But as corporate sponsors pull out of donations, the Utah Pride Center expects a $250,000 budget shortfall next fiscal year.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
The president gave his two cents on a Utah GOP leadership race. But delegates aren't ones who like being told what to do. So, what will the impact be? www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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What Trump’s Utah GOP chair endorsement says about this weekend’s convention
Utah Republicans will pick a party chair on Saturday. The decision between incumbent Robert Axson and firebrand Phil Lyman will guide where the party is headed.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Since PornHub blocked Utah two years ago, 20 other states passed a similar law that spurred the adult content site's decision. But that's not all that has happened in the last 24 months. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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PornHub blocked Utah 2 years ago. A lot has happened since
Since Utah passed its age verification law, around 20 other states have followed suit. A free speech challenge to Texas’s law will soon be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Utah has been accused of violating a court ordered injunction by enforcing a ban on trans girls competing in school sports. The state argued they were just following an executive order issued by the Trump admin. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Judge considers contempt as Trump complicates Utah’s court fight over trans athletes
In response to Trump’s February executive order, the Utah High School Activities Association adopted a blanket ban on transgender sports participation. Plaintiffs say this violates a court injunction ...
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Martha Harris @marthajharris.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
A referendum to repeal Utah's ban on collective bargaining has enough verified signatures to land on the 2026 ballot. But it's not a done deal yet. Here's the latest from @saigemiller.bsky.social and I. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Referendum on Utah’s collective bargaining ban has the signatures it needs
As of the morning of April 28, the labor groups hit the 8% target in 15 Senate districts, and 146,480 signatures have been verified.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
It's 100 days since President Donald Trump took office. We checked in with three Utahns that voted for Trump to see how they feel about his performance on the economy, immigration and government spending. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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What 3 Utah Republicans had to tell us about Trump’s 100 days
Overall, the voters KUER and PBS Utah spoke to are pleased with where the country is headed. There were, however, a few worries about the economy and the rule of law in Trump’s second term.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
A Utah special session is happening. Since it isn't a traditional session, there are different rules the Legislature must abide by. And a special session got easier to call when voters approved a constitutional change in 2018. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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A special session is incoming. Here’s what Utah lawmakers can and can’t do
There are four different kinds of special sessions in Utah. The governor says he will call for one in May, but lawmakers may also be considering their own sessions as well.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Gov. Cox worries that Trump's crackdown on universities and other constitutional norms could backfire if a Democratic were to win in the future. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Gov. Cox says ‘we should tread very carefully’ on the norms Trump is challenging
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is thinking about precedents and the next election when it comes to how fast and how hard the Trump administration is pushing on some policies.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
RFK Jr. says he’s proud of Utah for passing laws that align with his Make America Healthy Again campaign. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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RFK Jr. applauds Utah’s fluoride ban and new laws that support his MAHA movement
During his visit, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he plans to tell the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation in communities nationwide.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
After 40 years, Sundance is leaving Utah behind. The iconic film festival will call Boulder, Colorado home. www.kuer.org/arts-culture...
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Sundance goes with Boulder, Colorado. Will say goodbye to Utah in 2027
Colorado, like Outdoor Retailer before, has lured away another Utah institution. The film festival has called Utah home since 1978.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Meet the super minority that’s still able to land dozens of bills on the governor’s desk: www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Utah Democrats aren’t just opposition, they’re finding ways to get things done
Life under a supermajority isn’t easy, but Utah Democrats in the House and Senate are making the most of the “Utah Way” — reaching across the aisle and being persistent.
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Saige Miller @saigemiller.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
IT IS THE LAST DAY OF THE UTAH LEGISLATIVE SESSION. YEEHAW. HERE IS A LIST OF SOME OF THE BILLS THAT HAVE MADE IT TO THE GOV'S DESK AND OTHERS THAT GOT THE AXE. www.kuer.org/politics-gov...
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Passes & fails from Utah’s 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers tackled issues like immigration, elections and labor unions during its 45-day regular session.
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