Friends of the late Afa Ah Loo have come together to create a tribute collection celebrating his life and talents as a ...

Gov. Spencer Cox said organizers of the "No Kings" protest were warned that using peacekeepers at the event was a "bad idea" before one person was killed during the march last month.

The ACLU of Utah says organizers of last month’s “No Kings” march in Salt Lake City had a responsibility to keep attendees ...

The Utah Department of Public Safety cautioned local 50501 organizers of the "No Kings" protest about having an armed ...

Although Ah Loo was rushed to the hospital by paramedics, doctors were unable to save him, and he later died from his injuries. The suspected gunman, Arturo Gamboa, 24, was shot twice and wounded.

Ah Loo’s wife, Laura Ah Loo, took the stage Friday wearing a dress designed by her husband. She thanked the family friends, acquaintances, protesters and community members for their support.

Ah Loo was a contestant on season 17 of Project Runway in 2019 and went on to design looks for stars and pageant queens that showcased his Pacific Islander culture. In 2022, Real Housewives of ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Organizers behind Utah's No Kings demonstrations were warned against having armed "peacekeepers" at rallies by state law enforcement months before an innocent bystander was shot and ...

Ah Loo had also recently designed an outfit for Hawaiian actor Auliʻi Cravalho, who is the star of “Moana 2.” She wore that outfit on the red carpet premiere for the film in November.

Ah Loo and Powell were working on an upcoming August fashion show when he died. Powell said “the show will continue” and honor Ah Loo’s unwavering vision for his community.

Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch Laura Ah Loo speaks at a celebration of life for her husband, Arthur “Afa” Ah Loo, at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Ah Loo was born in Samoa and has lived in Utah for about a decade, his friend Benjamin Powell said. Mauga, who was born in Hawaii, was at the “No Kings" protest a few blocks from where Ah Loo ...