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Arizona may receive new national monument
The area surrounding the Gila River, the second-longest river in Arizona, is rich in history, with an abundance of people, wildlife, and national treasures. Archeologists, locals, and biologists are trying to preserve these aspects by making this expanse of the Sonoran desert, only 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, a National Monument.
Arizona community colleges, companies train advanced manufacturing workers through ReadyTechGo
A partnership between the state, community colleges and advanced manufacturers is helping to develop a new generation of workers. The program called ReadyTechGo includes four community colleges across Arizona and several companies that make things like semiconductors, batteries and commercial metals. Carlos Contreras, cabinet executive officer at the Arizona Office...
Arizona Veterans’ Services leader won't be nominated for Senate confirmation
(The Center Square) — Arizona Department of Veterans Services’ Executive Deputy Director Dana Allmond will not be submitted to the state Senate Committee on Director Nominations as part of a legal agreement with the Arizona State Senate. In an email obtained by The Center Square on Friday, Allmond wrote to agency employees that she will remain as a deputy director but that John Scott will instead go up for a formal nomination. ...
Gallego unveils fentanyl response plan ahead of Arizona Senate election
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is set to introduce a slate of bills pressing the federal government to implement a comprehensive response to the fentanyl crisis at the southern border, the Washington Examiner has learned. Gallego filed three bills during a pro forma session in the House on Friday that would require different government […]
London-based MiiCare relocates its headquarters to Phoenix
MiiHealth, a leading healthtech company dedicated to empowering seniors through their advanced conversational AI health coach, announced the relocation of its headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona. This strategic move positions MiiHealth at the forefront of healthcare innovation in alignment with the City of Phoenix’s ambition to become a premier hub for health technology. The relocation underscores MiiHealth’s commitment to advancing innovative healthcare solutions in partnership with Arizona’s top institutions.
Sedona temporarily hires former interim Cottonwood Police Chief Chris Dowell
The city of Sedona has hired Christopher Dowell as interim deputy chief, who will start work on Monday, Aug. 26, according to Sedona Communications Director Lauren Browne. Dowell’s contract is for a term of 90 days. He will be assisting with procuring a new body-worn camera system, updating policies and procedures, overseeing the investigative unit and supervising the patrol and support services divisions, Browne stated.
Native-owned Frybread Lounge officially opens Aug. 31 in Old Town Scottsdale
A new Native-owned restaurant officially opens in Old Town Scottsdale at noon Saturday, Aug. 31. The Frybread Lounge is taking traditional Indigenous ingredients and refining them into modern dishes in the heart of the West’s Most Western Town. Darryl Montana is the head chef and a member of Tohono...
ASU defense storms to three-turnover night in season-opening win over Wyoming
TEMPE — Mountain America Stadium appeared on the brink of desert fever. More than an hour to kickoff, dust swirled in the distance. Perhaps several miles away. Maybe more. Monsoon forecasts suggested it might at some point shroud the pitchfork at midfield. Maybe. Those with the foresight to check probably thought it a pending development, only to look up and realize a beige haze had already closed in from all sides. Most Arizona State fans had yet to file in. When they did, the storm dissipated as quickly as it developed, leaving the masses to wonder what just happened.
Peoria Police Locate Parents of Young Child Found Alone on Street
In a concerning incident that took place in Peoria on Friday morning, local police located the parents of a young child who had been found alone on the street. The child, estimated to be between three to five years old, was discovered in the vicinity of 87th Avenue and Peoria, wearing only blue boxer briefs, according to a report by FOX 10 Phoenix. The Peoria Police Department confirmed that they found the child around 9:00 a.m. An investigation into the circumstances of the child's appearance remains ongoing.
Retail Plan Advances at Warner & Rural
Earlier this month, the Tempe Development Review Commission voted 7-0 to advance a strip mall proposal to City Council. Council has scheduled hearings for Sept. 5 and Sept. 19, with a vote scheduled for the second meeting. The development plan for the unnamed retail center features four single-level buildings. The...
‘It’s absolutely asinine’: This Arizona man’s HOA fined him for giving away water bottles out of a cooler in his driveway — a service his neighbors think is ‘fantastic’
While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. At the peak of the pandemic in 2020, David Martin decided to hand out free water. The Goodyear, Arizona, resident placed a cooler filled with water bottles on his driveway; next to that, he erected...
Spanish News and Events to Expand in Prescott Valley Arizona Region
Fain Signature Group and its multimedia and news publishing arm Talking Glass Media (TGM) were recently acknowledged with the Community Booster Award during the Prescott Valley Chamber‘s 50th Anniversary Gala. This week, Fain Signature Group and Talking Glass Media are celebrating another milestone in community building with an expanded commitment to publishing more Spanish news and events for Spanish speakers in central Arizona.
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