Good morning, Ogden.

The 24th annual Harvest Moon Celebration is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Historic 25th Street between Wall Avenue and Washington Boulevard and will feature live music, dance performances, a fall produce market, free kids activities, while organizers seek (50) volunteers.

Mortgage rates rose above 7% this week, with a 30-year fixed rate reaching 7.08% on Friday, affecting local buyers in Ogden as experts note the increase adds roughly $244 per month on a $433,000 home (prices continue to climb) and warn against waiting for lower rates.

Utah public colleges are bracing for budget impacts as demographic trends show enrollment dipping from 56.7% in 2019 to 51.7% projected for 2025; analysts recommend focusing on student retention and attracting students over 25 to ease future challenges, officials said at a recent Board of Higher Education meeting.

Crews replacing a decades-old pipeline have reduced Pineview Reservoir water levels to about 2% capacity, and some businesses in Ogden Valley report fewer visitors and lower sales.

A harvest festival is scheduled for Oct. 3 (offering local families a chance to enjoy the scenic outdoors).

Utah communities are dealing with steep water cuts due to a severe Colorado River drought, and officials from the Upper Colorado River Commission met recently to plan new actions + urge residents to conserve water.