News Reel: How much did it cost to keep Arches open during the shutdown?

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about changes to Grand County’s rural healthcare tax, which will go into effect in January 2026. We also discuss how much the state of Utah spent to maintain limited operations at its five national parks during the government shutdown. And we finish with a quick update about the county’s new planning and zoning director. - Show Notes - • New revenue stream headed to EMS, fire protection and local care center https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/new-revenue-stream-headed-to-ems-fire-protection-and-local-care-center/ • Arches National Park faces uncertainty after the government shutdown https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/arches-national-park-faces-uncertainty-after-the-government-shutdown/ • Grand County hires PZ director after 9 month vacancy https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-hires-pz-director-after-9-month-vacancy/