Happy birthday to us!

It's been two years since we launched this newsletter, and we're so grateful you've been with us for the ride!

Why it matters: We're committed to making it easier for you to keep up with the news in Utah, whether telling stories in a bite-sized way or filling in the gaps with your daily Fry Sauce.

• We also babysit social media so you don't have to!

Flashback: Here are some of the high-impact, fun , thoughtful , weird and thoroughly Utah stories we've been proud to share.

The lake: We kept a close eye on the Great Salt Lake as it reached record-low depths — and the subsequent loss of interest from lawmakers as two big winters brought temporary relief .

• Fun fact: You can still swim in it !

The air: It's the top environmental concern of Utah voters , and we delved into the causes of pollution , its politics , where people are most at risk and what could make it better or worse .

Our homes: We examined why no one's selling , rent here versus other cities , the politics of homelessness and whether anyone under 40 has a prayer of homeownership now that you need to make $140K a year to afford one.

Our health: SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade less than a month after our first edition, and we were ready with in-depth looks at:

• Potential medical hazards
• The effect on Utah's doctor shortage
• The many legal ramifications, from rape prosecutions to medical privacy

Our backyard: We love our mountains and explored how to ski , where to hike , the best leaves of autumn and the challenges of getting up there .

Our games: Amid the Rose Bowls , the Olympic flurry and the Charles Barkley insults , we've:

• Tracked Salt Lake's chances of getting an MLB stadium
• Dug into the costs that previously dogged Utah's new hockey team
• Uncovered controversies in rodeo and ultimate disc
• Learned which songs Jazz players request from their DJ

Our culture: From faith to food to falling in love , Utah is more than a place ; it's a way of life .

Scoops: Nothing makes us prouder than being the first to tell you something, whether it's about:

• A new restaurant to try
• A rising star in stand-up comedy
• Water use in church lawns
• The first U.S. bank to switch from majority white to Black ownership
• The politics of childhood immunizations
• How climate change is making Utah windier
• The taxpayer cost of police misconduct lawsuits
• The religious implications of sex in a high school parking lot

What's next: We're working on stories about the new hockey team, Utah's genealogy excitement, alcohol restrictions and the death penalty in a state that still has a firing squad.

• And keep reading for more of your weekly favorites, like Fry Sauce, Weekend Mixtape and Old News.

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