(Susan Walsh | AP) President Joe Biden, right, speaks during an event in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Wednesday, June 30, 2021, with cabinet officials and governors from Western states to discuss drought and wildfires. Joining him is Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, left, and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, center.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.