Orem County Pulse

Utah's Supreme Court expansion from five to seven justices, paired with nominating commission changes, has sparked concerns that legislative influence...

Orem is shifting from prohibition toward regulating short-term rentals like Airbnbs, dropping a full ban despite strong resident opposition.

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Lehi's massive Sky View development brings thousands of homes, retail space, and a new temple to northern Utah County, aligning with the area's rapid...

• Utah Autism Community Center opens June 25 to address long-standing shortages in adult autism support
• Founded by Tricia Nelson after her son's...

Utah valleys face mid-90s heat today with elevated fire danger ahead.

• Stay cool: Take breaks in shade or AC during peak hours
• Hydrate often: Drink plenty of water as temps climb
• Fire watch: Gusty winds later this week keep danger high

Jay Jorgensen, an attorney for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, faced pointed questions about recusing from Church-related cases...

Provo's second straight ranking as America's best-run city celebrates smart local governance that delivers low crime rates, strong business growth,...

Head to Orem's Lights & Ladders Safety Fair to engage directly with local law enforcement and pick up practical safety tips from K-9, SWAT, CSI, traffic, and school resource teams.

Orem's job market shows strong activity across leadership and public sector positions.

• Executive openings include equipment manager at Bridgesource...

Orem offers two free community events this summer, ideal for families.

• West Orem YMCA Ribbon Cutting: June 18 at 9 AM, 5801 W.
• Cosmo in the Park: July 1, open to all ages and free.
• These highlight local efforts to boost accessible family activities.

Two Utah County legal actions underscore persistent challenges protecting minors from harm.

• Institutional failures: Paris Hilton supports new...

Utah's network of organizations helps entrepreneurs at every stage with mentoring, training, and incubators.

• Utah SBDC Network: Offers free or...

• Report outages using the map button or by texting OUT to 759677
• Never touch or go near downed power lines

Orem's job market is active with openings across multiple sectors offering competitive pay and flexible roles.

• Retail roles include T-Mobile sales...

Two major projects highlight Utah's push into industrial and tech manufacturing, creating local jobs and investment.

• Hamilton Commerce Center...

Orem's average home value stands at $540,750, marking a 3.1% increase over the past year as of May 2026. This modest gain reflects steady local market conditions for buyers and sellers.

Utah Lake carp are now safe to eat after the 20-year PCB advisory was lifted, a major victory for the lake's health according to the Utah Lake Authority.

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