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Arizona's Goldwater era marked by anti-Communist furor, a shift to the right
THE ROOTS OF RADICALISMListen to the full season| What is going on in Arizona? | The Goldwater era The podcast series "Rediscovering: The Roots of Radicalism" looks at Arizona history and Arizona extremists dating to the state’s time as a U.S. territory after the Civil War. ...
Arizona officials, business leaders trek to Taiwan
(The Center Square) – Arizona officials and business community leaders are visiting Taiwan on a trip as the state continues to develop its own semiconductor industry. Although the city of Phoenix says around 20 Asian companies have chosen to call the city home, the region as a whole has been closely watching the development of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s plant in north Phoenix, as well as other companies that make chips, like Intel, pouring money into the Grand Canyon State. ...
Lugo challenges Fernandez for AZ Senate in LD23 Primary
Democrat Jesus Lugo, Jr. is running to represent LD23 in the Arizona Senate. The life-long San Luis resident is focused social justice and street level issues like substance abuse, mental health, and elder care. Lugo has run for office before. He was defeated for a seat in the Arizona House...
That Time A Dam Burst, Irradiating New Mexico & Arizona
Way more radioactive waste was released in this accident than at 3 Mile Island a few months prior. Not many know this though, despite an annual remembrance march. March 28, 1979, a meltdown at 3 Mile Island released tons of radioactive gasses and iodine into the atmosphere in what is considered the worst nuclear power accident in history.
Monsoon momentum: More of Southwest US braces for thunderstorms
Thunderstorms have been a frequent flyer in parts of the Southwest and just about non-existent in other portions of the region. However, that will soon change. Summertime conditions have allowed parts of the southwestern United States to experience locally drenching and gusty thunderstorm activity, but storms have been scarce from western Arizona and Nevada to California thus far. However, AccuWeather meteorologists believe that may change as the calendar turns to August.
Arizona hospital reinstates mask mandates due to COVID-19 cases
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — The Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation in northern Arizona is requiring staff and patients to again wear masks at its facilities due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases. The mask mandate took effect July 19 and will be enforced at the TCRHCC facilities...
Arizona tribes show support for San Carlos Apache amid wildfire
SAN CARLOS, Ariz. — Several Arizona tribes have extended support to the San Carlos Apache Tribe following a devastating wildfire that broke out July 11. The Watch Fire destroyed 13 homes and burned over 1,110 acres, leaving 75 people homeless and forcing the evacuation of more than 400 residents, according to the San Carlos Apache Tribe. The fire is the most serious structural blaze the area has seen in at least 30 years.
Mariners and Phillies are Kayenta Little League champs
The 2024 Li’l Mustang Co-Ed Baseball and T-ball League Championship took place July 13 in Kayenta. The T-ball division for ages 4-9 was won by the Mariners, with D-backs as the runners-up. The baseball division for ages 10-14 was won by the Phillies, with the Dodgers the runners-up. Kayenta Fire Department made a waterslide for the kids and the community donated trophies, jerseys, water, snacks and more. (Photos/Kayenta Township)
AZ Attorney General demands Phoenix apartment complex fix air conditioning units
Mayes said the complex needs to have working A/C in all affected units by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and provide written confirmation of compliance by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Colorado GOP leaders meet under a bridge to hide from other members
BAYFIELD, Colo. — Money. Power. Drama. Those are key elements of a soap opera. Political spending. Trying to oust the top boss. Drama. Those are also key elements of a soap opera and the current state of the Colorado GOP. There is ongoing internal fighting within the party. Late...
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