How Utah says it bucked a troubling trend, decreasing homelessness for first time in years
The Beehive State’s annual count of residents experiencing homelessness showed a rare decline in the population.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) A man wraps up in blankets on Rio Grande Street on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. The most recent point-in-time count found a decrease in Utah's homeless population.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.