There’s something lacking at the Salt Lake LDS Temple — and it’s an improvement
Reopening of pioneer-era marvel inches closer to reality.
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) The south tower crane is dismantled on the Salt Lake Temple construction site on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The temple is now free of scaffolding.
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.