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$80M bond offering, 100 acres under contract: Tooele County's Inland Port project underway
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 7:01 p.m.
Developers and county officials see a proposed industrial park north of Grantsville as an opportunity to bring jobs, but Inland Port critics worry about a site so close to the Great Salt Lake.
Environmental groups sue Utah Inland Port as 'unconstitutional'
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 7:37 p.m.
Two environmental groups have joined in a lawsuit that was filed Thursday calling for all Utah Inland Port Authority decisions since 2022 to be reversed.
How the Utah Inland Port is funded, and why it's controversial
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 6:15 a.m.
Utah Inland Port Authority officials addressed criticism and misunderstandings about their funding mechanisms at a recent board meeting.
Utah Inland Port Authority mulling 10th inland port site in Carbon, Emery counties
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 7:05 p.m.
Utah Inland Port Authority officials are considering an inland port site spread over 2,185 acres in Carbon and Emery counties in a bid to spur the region's economy.
Weber County inland port plans get OK despite critics' worries; foe warns of legal action
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 6:32 p.m.
The Utah Inland Port Authority board approved the Weber County inland port proposal despite concerns of foes who worry the development plans could harm wetlands.
Weber County inland port proponents defend effort, point to job creation and wetlands plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 10:30 p.m.
Proponents of the Weber County inland port proposal defended the plans in response to questions and concerns put forward at a listening session with the public.
Weber County inland port critics reiterate worries, speak out as potential decision looms
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 6:21 a.m.
Weber County inland port project critics worry they won't have enough time to speak at a planned meeting on the plans and are reiterating their concerns as a potential decision looms.
Western Weber County wetlands focus of protection plan as inland port proposal moves forward
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:23 p.m.
Utah Inland Port Authority officials have crafted plans to protect the wetlands of western Weber County in conjunction with a proposed inland port development project in the area.
Weber County inland port project foes press for more study as decision date nears
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 8:33 p.m.
Foes worried about the environmental impact of the proposed Weber County inland port project are pushing for more study into the plans as the date nears to formally consider the project.
Weber County inland port project details under review; foes redoubling efforts to slow plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 9:27 p.m.
The proposed western Weber County inland port industrial project area spreads over nearly 9,000 acres east of the Great Salt Lake, some of it across wetlands.
Utah Inland Port Authority foes push for audit; organization head laments 'misinformation'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 8:56 p.m.
Inland port critics demonstrated at the Capitol on Wednesday ahead of a meeting of the port authority board.
Weber County inland port proposal draws fire from some; officials move forward with plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 8:02 a.m.
Local leaders have long pushed for industrial development in the sparsely populated area near the Great Salt Lake.
Auditor recommends better internal controls, procurement practices for Inland Port Authority
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 8:02 p.m.
A state audit recommended that the Utah Inland Port Authority enact better internal controls and improve its procurement code to increase transparency.
Miles Hansen, Mike Schultz stepping down from Utah Inland Port Authority board of directors
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 4:25 p.m.
Two key board members are leaving the Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors, the agency announced Friday.
Tooele County inland port areas approved amid concerns from residents, environmental groups
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 5 - 4:26 p.m.
Hours before the Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors voted unanimously to approve the Tooele Valley and Twenty Wells inland port project areas, protestors gathered Tuesday outside the Tooele County Building to voice their concerns about the project.
Some groups think the inland port's newly proposed wetlands policy doesn't do enough
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 5:04 p.m.
In the midst of community concern, the Utah Inland Port Authority on Thursday pitched a "comprehensive wetlands policy."
'Determined to raise our families here': Utah board approves inland port location in Beaver County
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:07 p.m.
The Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors on Wednesday voted to approve the Mineral Mountains Project Area in Beaver County, an area that has seen booms and busts.
Here's how Utah's latest inland port hopes to 'save the family farm'
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 7:58 p.m.
The Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the Central Utah Agri-Park Project Area. The objective of the fifth and latest project area is aimed at improving the future outlook for Utah's family farms, economy and food security.
Utah board approves 4th inland port location amid concerns from environmental groups
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:03 p.m.
Utah's inland port system is officially growing, despite concerns raised about its newest project.
'A terrible idea': Groups worry new inland port will harm Great Salt Lake refuge
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 9:01 p.m.
Environmental activists delivered a petition with about 1,200 signatures opposing the Utah Inland Port Authority's proposal to approve the Golden Spike Inland Port Project Area.
Environmental justice report shows air quality disparities on Salt Lake City's west side
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 10:33 p.m.
A preliminary report by the Environmental Protection Agency found a "disproportionate" impact from pollution of several neighborhoods on the west side of Salt Lake City.
Utah Inland Port Authority announces 3rd project area in Spanish Fork
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 3:01 p.m.
A third inland port is coming to the Beehive State, with the latest installment set to call Utah County home.
Utah Inland Port Authority leaders unveil new brand, promise transparency
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 4:07 p.m.
The Utah Inland Port Authority on Wednesday unveiled a new brand identity and vision for the future, with a specific emphasis on transparency.
Utah Inland Port Authority moves to create the state's first rural inland port in southern Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 8:09 a.m.
A second inland port is coming to the Beehive State, this time in southern Utah. Here's how it's expected to impact the region.
