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New Utah exhibit offers unique prospective on mammoth, other aspects of the ice age
Timothy Lee and other Natural History Museum of Utah staff closely watched as the race for Utah's NHL team name unfolded — with a vested interest in one particular candidate. Their hopes for the Mammoth then strengthened as the field narrowed to the final three at the start of this year. 'Once that happened and we saw that momentum, we were all crossing our fingers and hoping that Mammoth would be chosen,' said Lee, the museum's director of exhibits. Mammoth made sense, given the species' long ties to Utah. And not only is there a massive adult Columbian mammoth replica on display at the museum, but Lee was hard at work preparing for the museum's newest exhibit, "Mysteries of the Ice Ages." It's an exhibit that features mammoths, among other things. The museum's marketing team had even started placing tiny mammoth figurines throughout the building as a clue for visitors to guess what the facility's next exhibit would be, months before the final announcement was made. So when the hockey club's announcement came down last month, museum staff were elated. 'We are hopeful that we can make connections and share stories of natural history, Utah's amazing geologic history, and showcase science and what makes Utah so amazing,' he told on Friday, standing a few feet from a display explaining the differences between mammoths and modern-day elephants. 'It's going to be a global brand, so we're really excited about the opportunity,' Lee added. 'Mysteries of the Ice Ages,' which opens to visitors on the third floor on Saturday, offers plenty of information about mammoths. It also provides many relevant ties beyond the state's new prehistoric mascot. It's a traveling exhibit with over 120 items on loan from the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, Canada. It features fossils and replicas of the animals that roamed the earth as far back as 80,000 years ago, such as muskoxen, caribou, wolves, cave bears and mastodon, the mammoth's prehistoric cousin. There are also displays and artifacts from Neanderthals and early humans, explaining how they adapted to the cold. A handful of interactive options also demonstrate how the last ice age formed and ultimately shaped geography across the world, which is especially relevant in Utah. Earth, Lee explained, is still technically in an ice age because of the ice that exists on its two poles, and the exhibit explores the potential impacts as those recede. It ends with climate solutions and hope for the future, tying into another exhibit that the Natural History Museum of Utah opened in 2023. Having ties to exhibits on other floors of the building — like 'Past Worlds' and 'A Climate of Hope' — is ultimately why Lee booked this new exhibit two years ago, long before Utah even had an NHL team. However, hosting a traveling exhibit from another country hasn't come without some unexpected challenges. A few of the artifacts, including some taxidermy animals and ancient tools made of ivory, have yet to arrive. Those are expected to be installed in the coming weeks as the museum clears international regulations. The exhibit will remain at the museum through Jan. 4, 2026, before another traveling exhibit takes its place. That gives Utahns plenty of time to learn more about the state's newest mascot, as well as other aspects of the ice age that make Utah what it is today. That's ultimately what museum curators hope visitors will take away from the new exhibit. They believe that it could provide a new perspective on how the cold made the state into what it is now. 'The cold is so much of our culture today that we have something to protect,' Lee said. 'I hope they leave with an enjoyment of everything that Utah has to offer: an understanding that ice and cold shaped Utah.'
RNZ News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Rotorua's first ever accessibility policy and what it means
Jesse talks to Rev Timothy Lee, the Committee chairman, Rotorua CCS Disability Action Access Group. The new Accessibility for All management policy was recently submitted to the Community and District Development Committee and it's hoped it will create a more equitable Rotorua for all its citizens
Yahoo
20-02-2025
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HFD Battalion Chief on leave following sexual assault arrest
HONOLULU (KHON2) — According to the Honolulu Police Department, a Honolulu Fire Department Battalion Chief has been arrested for sexual has placed the 49-year-old battalion chief on temporary leave as HPD investigates and they say they are taking the allegations seriously and are cooperating fully with police. Timothy Lee pleads not guilty, trial set for April He was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 18, but was released the same day pending investigation. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news HFD added they 'will continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and conduct for our department.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
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Timothy Lee pleads not guilty, trial set for April
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Local real estate investor Timothy Lee pleaded not guilty to nine counts related to falsified campaign charges stem from allegations of false name contributions, a Class C felony, linked to donations made starting in the spring of 2020. Thompson trial continues Tuesday morning The Campaign Spending Commission referred the case to prosecutors in 2022 after an investigation revealed that Lee, the CEO of JL Capital, allegedly reimbursed employees for thousands of dollars in political donations to candidates running for Honolulu mayor. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Lee's trial is set to begin on April 21. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-02-2025
- Politics
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Grand Jury indicts local CEO for campaign contribution offenses
HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Feb. 7, Timothy Lee, 48, was indicted by the Oʻahu Grand Jury and charged with nine counts of False Name Contribution that happened in 2020. The nine counts allege that Lee intentionally or knowingly made $13,000 in contributions to a candidate or candidate committee in a name other than his is the CEO of JL Capital, and has made a career in real estate investment, assisting foreign investors in the Hawaiʻi market. False Name Contribution is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of $10,000. The case was referred to the Department of the Attorney General for an investigation by the Campaign Spending Commission. The Department of the Attorney General's Special Investigation and Prosecution Division and Investigations Division looked into the case, with the SIPD being the state's primary law enforcement unit responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption, fraud and economic crimes. 'Campaign contribution laws are critical safeguards of our electoral process. The Department of the Attorney General will vigorously investigate and prosecute individuals that violate those laws,' said Attorney General Anne Lopez. A copy of the indictment can be found online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
