(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) Thousands of purple flags were planted in October 2017 on the lawn at Library Square in Salt Lake City, representing all the men, women and children who sought shelter due to domestic violence. A new state Health Department survey indicates that nearly 1 in 5 Utah women have experienced some kind of physical violence involving an intimate partner, often with severe consequences for their health and well-being.
Luke covers health issues. A Humboldt State University graduate, he worked for newspapers in Idaho and his native California before joining The Tribune in 2017 as a breaking news reporter. He’s a cyclist and a Sacramento Kings fan.