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US to award Amkor up to $400 million for chip packaging plant
(Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it plans to award Amkor Technology up to $400 million in government grants to help fund the company's planned $2 billion advanced semiconductor packaging facility in Arizona.
Here's how Arizona athletes did on the first day of Olympic competitions
PARIS, France — The games of the 33rd Summer Olympics in Paris are now underway!. The Olympics officially kicked off with an opening ceremony unlike any before. As athletes paraded down the Seine River, artists such as Celine Dion and Lady Gaga performed to the delight of more than 300,000 people in attendance and millions watching worldwide.
206 acres of land in Avondale sells for $247 million
In one of the biggest commercial real estate deals of the year, QTS Data Centers acquired 206.08 acres of land in Avondale for $246,866,895, according to Vizzda. The sellers were Terry Klinger and Grand View Dairy. The sale breaks down to $1,198,014.82 per acre. The land is part of the...
Mesa Arts Center has 'Arts in Service' classes for veterans, service members
Mesa Arts Center continues to offer extensive arts classes for adults, as well as its Arts in Service classes for military veterans and service members. Fall offerings include glass, jewelry, ...
Scottsdale unveils new public art Raintree Drive and Hayden Road
A new public artwork by internationally recognized artist Phillip K. Smith III has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection. “TRI-HEX-CIRC” is a vertical, painted steel
Mercury, WNBA legend Diana Taurasi admits Paris 2024 will be her last Olympic Games
With so many records she has shattered and having a massive trophy case from playing in the WNBA and on the international stage, Phoenix Mercury icon Diana Taurasi has forever made her mark on women’s basketball. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!. Regarded as one...
Tempe police arrest man for trespassing who had previously been feeding homeless in parks
TEMPE, Ariz. — A man who fed people experiencing homelessness at Tempe parks was arrested Friday for trespassing, according to the Tempe Police Department. Austin Davis received numerous warnings and citations for trespassing at Moeur Park, the first on July 1 for being in the park after hours and being "verbally aggressive" with park rangers. Davis was banned from the park for 30 days after receiving the trespassing citations, police said.
The College set to launch 15 new degree programs
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is launching 15 new academic programs in fall 2024. Nine of those programs will include online formats, expanding learning opportunities for students across the country. Ara Austin, senior director of online engagement and strategic initiatives and a clinical associate...
Kingman Craft House replaces Hot Rod
KINGMAN – Interior remodeling continues at the former Hot Rod Cafe at 2215 Hualapai Mountain Road in Kingman. The building will reopen as the Kingman Craft House. The Kingman City Council has signaled its approval for a Series No. 12-Restaurant liquor license for the enterprise. Photos by Dave Hawkins.
New Solar Project Planned in Goodyear-annexed Area
A new solar power and battery energy storage system proposed in Mobile is making progress. The City of Goodyear annexed 67 square miles of desert land in 2007, anticipating developments that were derailed by the onset of the Great Recession in 2008. That annexation included the community of Mobile. Now,...
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