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Was Arizona ranked as one of the lowest energy cost states in the nation?
Arizona ranked second lowest in the nation for residential energy costs in a widely-cited July 2024 study by WalletHub, a personal finance company. The study determined Arizonans paid $400 on average for monthly energy costs, compared to $620 nationally. Average monthly energy cost per state was calculated using the combined...
Sprague adds new district manager following latest promotion
Sprague Pest Solutions promoted Kolbin Bertilson, ACE to district manager. In his new role, Bertilson will guide the advancement of the Colorado and Arizona markets. With this promotion, he becomes the fourth district manager at Sprague. The move also reflects the company’s goal of developing leaders internally. (Earlier this year the company promoted Lindsey Marker to district manager).
Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts
Dozens of wildfires are blazing across several western states, with some areas under air quality alerts or advisories. The Durkee Fire in Oregon, the largest active blaze in the U.S. and one of 31
The First Public Teacher in Arizona Only Lasted 6 months!
The school year is beginning in Arizona. As you pick up the annual list of school supplies, consider for a moment what school might have been like when Arizona wasn't even part of the United States. Funding issues and other challenges impact our education system to this day, and it...
AZ Democratic delegates pledge support to VP Harris for presidential nominee
As the Democratic National Convention approaches, delegates across the country have started pledging support for Vice President Kamala Harris. That includes all 91 of Arizona’s Democratic delegates.
'It was real': Arizona woman warns of convincing scam that cost her over $110,000
An Arizona woman is warning about an online scam after people impersonating a New Zealand-based company tricked her out of over $100,000. The woman in question, who goes by Rachel, explained to On Your Side that she was approached through an employment website by someone who she believed to be part of Letterboxd, a company whose users can rate and review films.
How this local club program put Arizona high school boys basketball on the national map
Arizona Select recently made a statement about staying in state, that the top Arizona high school boys basketball players don't have to leave here to make their mark nationally. Combining the spring and summer, AZ Select's 17U team went 32-3, and last weekend, surprised the Under Armour Association circuit in Chicago by reaching...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Jefferson Starship singer recalls the Grand Canyon State
Jefferson Starship singer Cathy Richardson has an affinity for Arizona. Richardson spent time in Phoenix and Tucson performing the lead role in “Love, Janis.”. “I love it,” she said about the state. “I love the desert. It’s so beautiful. I have a lot of friends there. I always have a good time.”
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Buckle up and hold on to this F1RST2KNOW– Events, Recreation, Dining, Deals >>>. Elicia Morigeau sits down with Bill Hill to discuss Arizona Cowboys Poets, Dwight Yoakam THIS WEEKEND, and the Upcoming Signature Series!. Yavapai College Offering Tuition-Free Certifications. The COLT Whiskey Society in Prescott Valley. Top 10 Trees...
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