Structural framing for the Vancouver Washington Temple has progressed swiftly over the past two weeks. The heavy steel structure has already reached the roof level, and work has begun on framing the platform for the steeple. The edifice is rising in the beautiful Vancouver suburb of Camas, located just north of the Columbia River and the Washington-Oregon border. Footings have been poured for the maintenance building.

Visitors are welcome to come to the Tampa Florida Temple site where the wonderful missionary couple serving in the visitors' trailer will share edifying experiences and information on the design and construction progress of the temple. Recently, the stake presidency and bishops of the Sarasota Florida Stake and their wives had a spiritual experience together at the site. Hours are Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On Tuesday, February 10, the Colorado Springs City Council approved plans for the construction of the Colorado Springs Colorado Temple in a unanimous 8-0 vote. Opposition to the proposal was heard from residents who objected to the all-night lighting of the spire. However, an attorney for the Church explained that the spire would not be reflective and that 98% of the light would be absorbed, offering a welcoming atmosphere. Dozens of public comments and hundreds of letters in support of the project were also received by the Council.

The location of the Norfolk Virginia Temple was announced today as a 23-acre property located at the northwest corner of Harbour View Boulevard and Bridge Road in Suffolk, Virginia. Plans call for a one-story temple of 18,850 square feet with an adjacent distribution center. There is currently one dedicated temple in Virginia, one under construction, and two in planning for the areas of Norfolk and Roanoke.