# Local News Hour | August 18, 2026

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Podcast: [Local News Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/local-news-hour-11580)
Published: 2026-08-18T21:47:12+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kpcw.org/podcast/local-news-hour/2026-08-18/local-news-hour-august-18-2026
Audio file: https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s146/audio/2026/08/lnh-08-18-26.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3004

## Resource

Summit, Wasatch County water wholesalers pursuing tax hikes, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews Wednesday's county council meeting including discussions on land use and development, Film Director of the feature documentary "Ashima" Kenji Tsukamoto has details on the screening in Park City on Aug. 20, Heber City Council to vote on proposed 4.8% tax increase and Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht shares preparations for the 11th annual 100 Mile Meal.

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