Paighten Harkins
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Paighten Harkins
@paighten.bsky.social
"Changing Utah" reporter with The Salt Lake Tribune, focusing on Utah's — and this year Utah County's — growing pains and peculiarities. I also have interests outside of work.
Just received an *incredibly* startling email
May 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I spent some time at Utah Lake, and...it was so nice? I'm writing a story about the lake's past/present as it tries to lure locals back.

I want to talk to folks who spend time here (or maybe avoid doing so?). Do you have Utah Lake memories you cherish? Or maybe some to forget? I'm listening!
April 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Went back to Oklahoma for a bit last week. Don't worry. I saw her
March 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
just checking in on my story ideas doc and found this, an idea I apparently thought was important enough to write down
February 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thank you, Axios. Was beginning to think it might just be me
February 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
huge huge huge personal news: after five years as an slc resident, i finally got a library card. you may say: what? why so long? to which i may say: please don't ask so many questions
February 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Opportunity is knocking !!!!
January 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Yes, this is very clearly someone in a committed relationship and about to take the next step
December 26, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Ads like this are proof I'm succeeding in eluding digital surveillance. They've got absolutely nothing on me
December 26, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Wow thank you so much <3
December 11, 2024 at 4:49 PM
🕷️ WANTED 🕷️

Utahns who have seen this tarantula or ones like it this fall.

I've heard rumors they are more prevalent this year, but I'm trying to find people who have first-hand experience with them. Please please please let me know!
December 11, 2023 at 7:02 PM
This is the squirrel hanging out outside my window. I swear it notices me watching
December 4, 2023 at 6:20 PM