Recent news in Washington, Utah

• Most US House races aren’t competitive. What does that mean for how lawmakers govern?

  WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by a top political analysis as truly competitive heading into November’s midterm elections, giving relatively few voters the ability to determin

  Utah News Dispatch · Oct 23, 2026

• One critically injured, another seriously injured after multi-vehicle crash in Washington

  A multi-vehicle crash has critically injured one and seriously injured another on Interstate 15 in Washington, briefly closing the freeway Thursday afternoon.

  FOX 13 Utah · Oct 22, 2026

• Flash floods hit Hurricane and Zion National Park, while ‘prolonged’ rain makes the Escalante River rise

  Flash floods hit parts of Washington County, including more than 100 houses and RVs in Hurricane. Meanwhile, the Escalante River rose significantly from 36 hours of rain.

  Salt Lake Tribune - News · Oct 22, 2026