The West View

Grassroots, non-profit community news organization focusing on west Salt Lake City.

West View Media is a non-profit news organization that informs, inspires and engages readers through publications that focus on diverse communities in west Salt Lake City. We offer a fair, accurate and authentic look into an area of Salt Lake City that has traditionally been undervalued and misrepresented by mainstream media and local government entities. We strive to do this not only with profess

ional staff, but by empowering people who live and work in west Salt Lake City to tell their own stories, in their own voice, through our Community Newsroom.

03/18/2026

Plans for a major revitalization of a section of the Jordan River near the Utah State Fairpark have been released. The Larry H. Miller Company, which is developing the nearby Power District, is partnering with a world-class landscape architecture firm to enhance and improve a roughly one-mile section of the Jordan River. The partnership was announced earlier this month.

Read more: https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/jordan-river-restoration-power-district

📸 Photos by Julisa Olivera and Larry H. Miller Company

03/16/2026

Caucus night is coming up on Tuesday, March 17 — and for many Westside residents, it’s one of the most direct ways to take part in Utah’s political process.

From Rose Park to Glendale, neighbors will gather in schools and community buildings to elect delegates who help decide which candidates move forward in upcoming elections.

These meetings are often small, but they can have a big impact.

If you’re not sure how caucus night works — or where to find your meeting location — we’ve got a quick guide for Westside voters.

Read more: https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/caucus-night-is-coming-what-westside-voters-should-know

03/11/2026

What if reading felt less like homework… and more like chocolate cake? 📚

For nearly 20 years in Salt Lake City, the Spanish-language book club Amigos y Libros has gathered readers around one simple idea: reading out of decadence — doing it purely for the joy of it.

Some members grew up speaking Spanish. Others learned it later. Some finish every page. Others just come to listen.

But the conversations — and the friendships — are what keep people coming back.

👉 Read the story behind this unique community.
https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/spanish-book-club-amigos-y-libros

✍+📸 Story and photos by Estefania De Lucas

03/01/2026

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | February 2026

In this edition of The West View community spotlight, learn about efforts to preserve long-standing artwork on the Westside while also expanding newer artwork installations. This community spotlight also looks at a new health clinic on the Westside and a recent conference held by the Utah Afterschool Network.

https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/community-spotlight-february-2026

📸 Photos by David Ricketts, Andy Cupp, and Angie Toone

02/20/2026

We tried three slices. All hits. No misses. 🍕
Taverna Pizza is brand new, but it already feels like a neighborhood staple. Crispy crust, quality ingredients, and a vibe that works for game night or date night. Located on the edge of the Westside, it’s a place that already feels like a neighborhood staple.

📖 Read the full review in the newest Westside Eats article.

https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/westside-eats-taverna-pizza

✍️ Review by Miles Ellis
📸 Photos by David Ricketts

02/17/2026

Utah’s air pollution didn’t start with modern traffic — and it won’t end without action. As the Great Salt Lake continues to shrink, experts warn of toxic dust, worsening inversions, and long-term health risks for Salt Lake City and surrounding communities.

This op-ed looks at the history of air quality in Utah, the science behind the lake’s decline, and the urgent calls for water conservation and reform.

✍ Written by Nano Feletoa
📸 Photo by Andy Cupp

https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/opinion-downfall-of-great-salt-lake

02/12/2026

If you’ve noticed red and yellow “No ICE Allowed” signs popping up in Westside business windows, there’s a deeper story behind them. Local organizers and business owners say the signs are about solidarity, education, and knowing your rights amid growing fear around immigration enforcement. Here’s a look at how the movement started — and what those signs really mean.

✍ Story by Estefania De Lucas
📸 Photo by Andy Cupp

https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/anti-ice-signs-appear-at-westside-businesses

01/28/2026

The 2026 legislative session has officially begun — the Utah Senate and Utah House gaveled in at the State Capitol on January 20th — and lawmakers hit the ground running.

Ahead of the start of the session, state lawmakers who represent the Westside discussed the issues they hope to tackle in the 2026 legislative general session, including homelessness, public safety, immigration, and helping those who are often "disenfranchised" by the current system.

The legislative preview event was held at the Utah State Fairpark and was sponsored by Westside Coalition - SLC.

✍ Article by Angie Toone and Andy Cupp
📸 Photos by Ben Trentelman

Read more: https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/westside-state-representatives-preview-2026-utah-legislative-session

01/24/2026

Need a little coffee pick-me-up this morning? Why not take a little journey downtown and visit the new Buzzed Coffee House at 265 State Street, Suite 113 (on the first level of The Aster)? After years of serving Westside residents in a white box truck known as “Bumble,” Buzzed Coffee Truck is expanding with a new in-person coffeehouse in downtown Salt Lake City.

In our newest Westside Eats article, Miles Ellis reviews the new location, giving it glowing reviews throughout.

✍ Story by Miles Ellis
📸 Photo by David Ricketts

Read more: https://www.westviewslc.org/articles/westside-eats-buzzed-coffee-house

01/12/2026

Memorials in honor of those who were shot and those who were killed have appeared behind a Tongan meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Redwood Road near 700 North.

Two people died in the shooting outside a funeral service last week: 38-year-old Sione Vatuvei and 46-year-old Vaea Tulikihihifo. Several more were injured and are still recovering.

The Salt Lake City Police Department has resources available for those who witnessed the tragedy. Those who need assistance are invited to call 801-580-7969 or email [email protected].

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact SLCPD at 801-799-3000. All tips are confidential.

Our hearts go out to the many Westside communities and residents devastated by this act of senseless violence. Our community is strong and resilient, and we will push on supporting each other as best we can.

12/30/2025

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | Glendale Park Opens!

Community members and city leaders gathered for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of Phase 1 of Glendale Regional Park. The first new park in Salt Lake City in roughly 60 years, the park is built on the site of the former Seven Peaks Water Park on 1700 South. The park features amenities such as pickleball courts, new playgrounds with fun designs, gathering spaces, and more. Phase 2 will begin construction in 2026.

📸 Photos by Julisa Olivera

12/22/2025

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West View Media is a non-profit news organization that informs, connects and engages readers through stories that focus on diverse communities in west Salt Lake City. We offer a fair, accurate and authentic look into an area of Salt Lake City that has traditionally been undervalued and misrepresented by mainstream media and local government entities. We strive to do this not only with professional staff, but by empowering people who live and work in west Salt Lake City to tell their own stories, in their own voice, through our Community Newsroom.