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NEWS BREAK Durham Report Released The long-anticipated report from GOP-appointed special counsel John Durham into the FBI’s investigation into potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign was released to predictable partisan reactions. Former president Trump immediately claimed that the report confirmed the spurious nature of what eventually became the Mueller investigation, while critics on the left equally immediately trumpeted the fact that no prosecutions or advisory changes to the FBI came out of the report, showing that it was a “dud”. The likely outcome of the investigation is more fuel for what promises to be a long campaign season leading up to 2024’s presidential election, which is also likely to see a rematch of current president Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump.
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Wholesale egg prices decline
Students at the Davis District Catalyst Center took part in a drone competition this week to show what they can do. (Above) Geoff Warren the Unmanned Systems Instructor at Catalyst explains the layout and rules to students in the drone competition. (Right) Two Catalyst students working as a team keep a close eye on their drone in the obstacle course. Photos by Roger V. Tuttle
Lack of pool space limiting some swimming programs in the district By Becky Ginos becky.g@davisjournal.com FARMINGTON—Some swimming events in the Davis School District are being limited because of a lack of pool space. The question is where to find it. The school board discussed the options at a recent meeting that included a city council member and South Davis Recreation director. “There are 100 swimmers,” said Dr. Tim Best, Health, Athletics & Physical Education, and Driver Education Section Director. “That’s more than basketball, baseball, etc. Four high schools had to make cuts because of pool space and facilities availability.” They have a conditioning class on B days, he said. “But they can’t have more than three teams because it’s difficult when you have five different teams at a facility. Also when there’s special needs swimmers it gets crowded.” Other sports have access to everything on the first day of school, gyms and football fields, said Best. “But they can’t do swimming.” The kids’ schedule is chaotic for five months, he said. “They’re doing three-adays for five months but if they’re not in the pool they’re not getting better. You can’t put 90 kids in three lanes. I know pools have to close for maintenance so we have to get
After a year in which egg prices were one of the main kitchen table indexes for the state of inflation in the U.S., production capacity has caught up and surpassed demand. In 2021 and 2022, avian flu had decimated the egg-producing chicken numbers across the country, leading to limited supplies and higher prices. Inflation added to the situation, and eggs reached up to $6 a dozen or even more in most markets. The numbers of layers have since rebounded, and avian flu has not been a significant health issue for animals this year. Wholesale prices have fallen dramatically, though so far the drop has only trickled down to retail costs. Experts predict those costs will also fall significantly in the coming months.
Record temperatures expected across the west Following a wetter than average winter, the west coast of the U.S. has jumped straight into a hotter than average spring. Temperatures in Oregon and Washington have reached the low 90s already, with predictions of hotter temperatures to come in the next few months. There is not a lot of air conditioning infrastructure on the pacific coast, as the temperatures are generally fairly moderate. The “heat dome” which is currently occupying the coast will be moving inland and heading to the Rockies soon, bringing what are likely to be record temperatures to the inland northwest, including Idaho, soon.
Lori Vallow found guilty on all counts WOODS CROSS’ GRACE GILBERT starts the 200 Yard Medley Relay at state. Some of the swimming programs have had to make cuts because of lack of pool space.
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creative in the fall.” SeaPerch, an underwater robotics program, has gone away because of not enough pools, said Best. “Access to pools is the largest barrier for kids in science and STEM.” “Some schools have pools,” said Board Member John Robison. “One option is
for the district to build its own pools and possibly have an inter-local agreement with cities.” Lifetime approached the Farmington mayor and economic director about putting a facility in Station Park North, said Best. Please see POOLS: pg. 3
After deliberating for just over seven hours, an Ada County jury found Lori Daybell guilty on all the charges against her. Vallow was charged with two counts of the first-degree murder of her children, two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, and additional counts of grand theft. Vallow will be transferred to Fremont County to await her sentencing hearing. The trial of Chad Daybell, which also includes charges of additional murders, will begin soon.