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Chandler Awarded Grant for Native Plant Education
Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) awarded a $50,000 grant to the City of Chandler Community Services Department to create the Chandler Native Plant Oasis at Veterans Oasis Park, located on the northeast corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay roads. The proposed project focuses the park’s existing community education garden into...
Umpqua Bank expands in Arizona market with new Scottsdale branch
One of the Pacific Northwest’s largest regional banks is gaining a foothold in the Arizona market with new branches in Phoenix and Scottsdale and a third to open in Mesa by the end of the year. Oregon-based Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System Inc. (Nasdaq: COLB), on...
Arizona State football can win in 2024. Here are six things they need to do
It has been an abysmal few years for Arizona State football. Back-to-back 3-9 seasons and an NCAA investigation, which started under the previous coaching regime, cast a cloud over the program. The storm has blown over, and ASU has received a jolt of energy and positivity since Kenny Dillingham took over. Will that show in the win column this season? Only time will tell. ...
Phoenix Heatwave: Temperatures to Remain Above 100°F All Week
Phoenix, AZ – Phoenix residents are preparing for a sweltering week as temperatures soar above 100°F every day. Starting Monday, highs are expected to reach 106°F, with Tuesday forecasted to peak at a blistering 107°F. This intense heatwave will persist, with daily temperatures remaining well into the triple digits.
Chandler wades into city-run ambulance service
Chandler, the self-proclaimed City of Innovation, usually is in front of its neighbors when it comes to trends, such as driverless cars and blockchain voting. But in at least one case, it is lagging behind and now working to catch up. The city is preparing to take its first steps...
Ortega, Borowsky trade barbs in virtual debate
It may seem like they just did their job during the primary election – but Scottsdale voters have more work to do. Mayor David Ortega and challenger Lisa Borowsky – a former councilwoman – faced off Aug. 19 for an Arizona Clean Elections Commission virtual debate. Radio...
Gilbert town council sets October hearing on tax hikes
Gilbert might have higher sales, use and bed taxes from the beginning of next year to cover costs of its infrastructure improvement projects. The Town Council on Aug. 20 to set Oct. 22 for a public hearing on the proposal after giving the go-ahead to the town staff to publish a notice of intention on the proposal.
Strip mall plan divides Tempe neighbors
Just off Warner Road, on either side from Rural Road east to McClintock Drive, are upscale homes on large lots. The homeowners for years have lamented they don’t have enough neighborhood gathering spots within a short walk or an easy bike ride – like folks in downtown Tempe have.
Following arrest, Mesa arts director is gone
Just five months into his high-profile job as the City of Mesa’s arts director, Richard M. Parison, Jr., is out. According to Mesa Police, 55-year-old Parison was arrested July 7 on suspicion of disorderly conduct and assault – unwanted touching. Spokeswoman Ana Pereira confirmed that Parison is no...
Gilbert teen crowned Miss Teen Arizona
Smilangi Sidhugari started participating in pageants a couple of years ago at the encouragement of her friend from North Carolina. Last month, the 17-year-old Gilbert teen was crowned the 2024 National American Miss Teen Arizona. “I'll be honest, at first, I was super hesitant, because I had this idea that...
Around Chandler: Week of Aug. 25, 2024
A court has sentenced a Surprise truck driver to 22.5 years in prison for a crash that killed five people and shut down Interstate 10 in Chandler for about 11 hours. Danny G. Tiner, 38, was accused of watching TikTok videos moments before his truck slammed into two cars, killing all occupants inside both vehicles. His truck was traveling at 68 miles per hour in a 55-mph construction zone.
Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller: Older, rawer and 100% banging
Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller Band ruled the airwaves of their day with three different approaches to hitting the mainstream where it lived, each one earning a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as quintessential people’s bands for slightly different people. And those differences were plain as day in downtown Phoenix when their co-headlining Summer Stadium Tour hit Chase Field for an all-star hit parade on Friday, Aug. 23, that presented the acts...
Phoenix cartoonist holds 24-hour marathon drawing
Comic books were criticized in the 1950s as a bad influence for young people, but fast forward some 70 years, it is not turning out to be a pathway to literacy, and a Phoenix area cartoonist held a 24-hour cartooning challenge to improve reading among kids.
Bears Fall to Arizona 3-1 in Competitive Camp Finale
Northern Colorado concluded its 2024 training camp with a 3-1 loss to Arizona. The Bears showcased resilience by overcoming a 10-4 deficit to win the first set 25-23. Despite several lead changes and ties throughout the match, Arizona capitalized, winning the next three sets. The Bears will start their regular season at home against Michigan State on August 30, followed by a match against 11th-ranked Florida the next night.
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