LDS leader Dallin Oaks dedicates a new temple. Why this one stands out.
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(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Dallin H. Oaks and his wife, Kristen, leave the Burley Idaho Temple on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, after its dedication.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.