About West Valley Source
West Valley Source provides independent local journalism for West Valley City and the west side of Salt Lake County, covering City Hall, the Granite School District, public safety, local growth, and everyday community life.
West Valley Source was created to provide the dedicated local coverage that Utah's second-largest city and the surrounding west side communities deserve. We report daily on the decisions made by the City Council and the Mayor's office, the developments taking shape along 3500 South and Redwood Road, the classes at Salt Lake Community College, and the events at the Maverik Center and the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. From Kearns and Magna to Taylorsville and the neighborhoods near the Oquirrh Mountains, our reporting focuses on what matters to the people who live, work, and raise their families across the valley.
Our reporting is rooted in a commitment to factual accuracy, local accountability, and thorough investigation. We examine the municipal budgets, public safety operations, and infrastructure projects that shape our neighborhoods, ensuring that readers across the west side stay informed about the decisions that affect their daily lives.
What We Stand For
Four core commitments guide every story we publish, every record we examine, and every neighborhood we cover across the west side of the Salt Lake Valley.
Accuracy
We verify facts, check public records, and stand behind every single claim we publish across our local beats. Getting the details right matters more to our team than rushing to be first. Every name, figure, and council vote is checked thoroughly to ensure our readers receive reliable reporting they can trust every single day.
Authority
Our coverage brings deep local knowledge to the beats that define West Valley City and its neighboring communities, from zoning decisions at City Hall to high school sports across the Granite School District.
Community
West Valley Source exists to serve the vibrant neighborhoods, families, and dedicated residents who live and work across the west side of the Salt Lake Valley. We listen closely to neighborhood concerns, attend local meetings, and share the stories that truly matter to the people who call this unique community their permanent home.
Independence
Our editorial content remains completely independent of commercial advertisers, corporate sponsors, and outside financial pressures. We report the facts as we find them across City Hall, the Granite School District, and local business corridors, regardless of any outside interests. Our sole commitment is to the residents living throughout West Valley City and neighboring communities.
A rigorous daily editorial process dedicated to covering West Valley City and the west side.
Monitor
Our newsroom monitors local government agendas, public safety dispatches, school board meetings, and community updates from around West Valley City and Salt Lake County around the clock.
Research
Reporters examine public records, interview local officials, attend public hearings, and verify details with residents and municipal staff across the west side to ensure complete and accurate coverage.
Publish
Editors review every submitted report for factual accuracy, local context, and clear prose before any article goes live on the site. Approved stories are published directly to our main pages and shared across our digital channels so residents can stay fully informed about their neighborhoods.
The Team
West Valley Source is produced by a dedicated local team working every day to document the stories, challenges, and milestones of Utah's west side communities.
The Writers
Editorial Team
Our writers live and work in the area, covering City Hall, the Granite School District, local businesses, and community events with deep familiarity and local expertise.
The Editors
Quality Control
A dedicated group of local editors ensures every article meets our rigorous standards for factual accuracy, clear writing, and genuine relevance to our audience. They review reports from City Council meetings, local school campuses, and community events to ensure the information is precise before publication.
The Readers
Our Community
Our readers are our most essential partners. Your tips, feedback, corrections, and local knowledge help us keep our reporting accurate, grounded, and accountable to the community.
Our Story
We are proud to serve Utah's second-largest city and the surrounding communities with dedicated, independent local journalism. We are working hard every single day to cover the issues that matter most.
West Valley Source launches to provide independent, locally focused journalism for West Valley City and the communities across the west side of the Salt Lake Valley.
Expands daily coverage to include City Hall decisions, Granite School District updates, business openings, and community events across the valley.
Deepens reporting on local growth, transit projects, public safety, and neighborhood developments throughout the west side.
Grows daily publication to cover all major municipal, educational, and community beats across West Valley City, Kearns, Magna, and Taylorsville.
Join the Conversation
Get in touch with our newsroom to share a story tip, send a community announcement, or report a correction. Reach us at [email protected] or [email protected]. West Valley Source is published by Hambry, LLC, serving West Valley City and the west side of Salt Lake County.