Beauty

Identifying Skin Cancer

Why early detection starts with a second look—and a trusted skin expert. Article by Julie Maughan, MD When most people think of skin cancer, they picture a strange-looking mole—dark, jagged, maybe raised. But in dermatology, some of the most dangerous skin cancers don’t look scary at all. In our clinic, we routinely see patients who come in for something they  almost  ignored—a tiny pink bump, a dry patch that won't go away, a scab that keeps reopening. They're often surprised to hear...

Travel

Plant-Based Dining in Red Rock Country

Angel Village Cafe serves delicious vegan meals at an affordable price Article by Michelle Sathe Best Friends Animal Sanctuary’s Angel Village Cafe in Kanab, Utah has been dishing up delicious plant-based meals to thousands of staff, volunteers, and visitors for more than 40 years.   Angel Village Cafe was unofficially founded in 1984, when plant-based foods were not so popular or understood. At that time, in a rural ranching town like Kanab, meatless cuisine was often met with suspicion.  ...

Food + Beverage

Tona Creates Elevated Sushi

Bites That Make People Line Up Around the Block Article by London Joyce | Photography by Brook Joyce & London Joyce Tony, owner and chef of  Tona Sushi  on Historic 25th Street in Ogden, found his love for cooking from his mother, who was always experimenting with recipes.  At 15, he knew he wanted his own restaurant. After eight years at Windy's Sukiyaki, his passion for sushi grew into a dream. Known for combining flavors and textures that excite the palate, Tony believes, "Consistency is...

Finance + Legal Services

Insurance Help, Without the Headache

How Kjirstin at K Med Insurance is simplifying health care for locals Article by Courtney Johnson It's that time of year again: enrollment season! Figuring out health insurance can be a confusing and frustrating process. Everyone needs it, but not everyone knows their options. Kjirstin Mich’l started K Med Insurance after years of self-employment and having to figure out her and her husband’s insurance. She said she always wished someone could help her, but the advantage of her necessary...

Style + Beauty

Polished Through the Years

Farr's Jewelry & Cameras: providing excellent service and relevant style since 1956 Article by Courtney Johnson Telling the story of Farr’s Jewelry is akin to writing a history book of the last 69 years, and that would only be one part of a larger story. The Farr family has been an “Ogden family” for generations, dating as far back as 1851 when Lorin Farr became the first mayor of Ogden. Both the historic and current pulse that the Farr family has kept on the community for decades is more than...

Home + Design

Building With Ease

Creating dream spaces through trust, craftsmanship, communication, and client care. Article by Katrina Hammond | Photography by Renovate Ease Thomas Wight, Owner of Renovate Ease, always dreamed of running his own company.  During COVID, when he was laid off, a simple text from his uncle—" Let's start a business" —set everything in motion. That was the beginning of Renovate Ease. The company first started with epoxy floorings, then moved into flipping residential homes. From there, Thomas and...

Food + Beverage

Award-Winning Restaurant

Hank’s Bistro & Brew in Eden, Utah Article by Christine Craven | Photography by Megan Vasquez Located off Highway 158 in Eden, Hank’s Bistro & Brew has quickly become a popular gathering place for the Ogden Valley dining scene. Opened by the Vasquez family the day after Thanksgiving in 2024, this fast-casual restaurant was recently voted “Best American Style Restaurant” in The Standard Examiner’s Best of Northern Utah Awards . Hank’s varied menu offers something for everyone. Whether it’s...

Home + Design

Inspired Interior Living

Local pros redefining interiors with style, light, and craftsmanship Article by Courtney Johnson Are you looking for some ways to razzle-dazzle your home and see it undergo a new makeover? Maybe you’re tired of your furniture, those old carpets and squeaky floorboards, or maybe you just really need that dimly lit reading nook to truly illuminate your R&R time. Let’s take a look at what some of our local Ogden experts are doing in furniture, flooring, interior design, and lighting to help you...

Home Services

Bob’s Story, One Shingle At-a-Time

Article by Courtney Johnson Several decades ago, a teenage Bob Harvey found himself spending weekends and after-school hours carrying shingles on re-roofing jobs with his dad. The journey started as a father-and-son—and father’s-friends—way of making some money, but before Bob knew it, he had a re-roofing certification of his own, an aptitude for hard manual labor, and a sincere love for this particular kind of work. Bob never imagined he would be running his own company one day, but he found...

Arts + Culture

The Artful Heart of Lindsay Huss

Local Artist Brings Color, Creativity, and Community to Life Article by Katrina Hammond | Photography by Lindsay Huss From the moment she could hold a pencil, Lindsay Huss knew art was her calling.  "It's my most centered and excited place to be," she says.  That early passion, nurtured by her mother and both grandmothers, has evolved into a life's work that brings joy, meaning, and vibrancy not just to her, but to communities near and far. Lindsey's artistic journey began with graphite...