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Arizona Humane Society waives adoption fees for large-breed dogs
PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society has announced that adoption fees are waived for all large-breed dogs 50 pounds and over. This is an excellent opportunity to bring home a loving, loyal companion and help alleviate overcrowding at Arizona Humane Society shelters in the Valley, AHS said in a news release.
Governor Katie Hobbs Tours Yuma Proving Ground, a First for a Sitting Governor in Two Decades
YUMA — For the first time in about two decades, a sitting Arizona Governor has visited Yuma Proving Ground, Army officials say. On Wednesday, Governor Katie Hobbs receieved a briefing from Colonel John Nelson, YPG Commander, before an overflight of the post’s ranges, witnessing the testing of an Abrams tank, and visiting the Military Freefall School’s wind tunnel.
Member of an Arizona tribe is accused of starting ‘Watch’ fire that destroyed 21 homes on reservation
SAN CARLOS APACHE INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) — A member of the San Carlos Apache tribe is accused of starting a recent wildfire that destroyed 21 homes and burned 3.3 square miles on the southeastern Arizona reservation, authorities said Wednesday. Keanu Dude, 22, was arrested Tuesday by tribal police...
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...
Queen Creek, San Tan Valley students receive Desert Financial scholarships
The Desert Financial Foundation recently awarded $192,000 in college scholarships to 60 Arizona students, including two in Queen Creek and two in San Tan Valley. The scholarship program includes Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors who volunteer in their communities and Adult Learners Scholarships for adults 25 or older who are pursuing certificates or degrees. Nearly 250 Arizona students applied this year for the 60 available scholarships.
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...
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