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Arizona Secretary of State Tours Pinal County's New Election Center in Florence, Showcases Commitment to Electoral Integrity Ahead of Primaries
In a move to bolster confidence in electoral integrity, Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes made a special visit to the newly minted Pinal VOTES building in Florence. The facility, which serves as the new heartbeat of Pinal County's election machinery, had its doors open last month and is now fully operational, aligning its launch with the state's upcoming primary election on July 30. Fontes was guided on this exploratory tour by Recorder Dana Lewis, who highlighted the enhancements designed to beef up security, streamline processes, and usher in an era of greater transparency. For those interested in the intricate details of the Secretary's visit, a video tour is available for public viewing.
From walk-on at Oakland to Arizona portal pickup, Trey Townsend has gotten the full college experience
Trey Townsend officially committed to Arizona in late April, three weeks after entering the transfer portal and just over a month after he helped lead Oakland to only its second NCAA Tournament win in school history. But the groundwork for his eventual arrival in Tucson began a year earlier. Going...
Conservative group threatens to sue Arizona election officials to block those using federal voting form
PHOENIX -- A group headed by a former Trump adviser is threatening to sue the state's 15 counties if they don't try to check to see if there are noncitizens on their voter ...
Blast From The Past: R Dub!; KXCI, 1994
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features Randy “R Dub!” Williams at KXCI in Tucson in 1994. The photo comes from R Dub’s first on-air gig at age 15 – an unpaid shift covering early Thursday mornings at the local community radio station. That shift would officially morph into Sunday Night Slow Jams after Williams was recruited (for a paid gig) at Power 1490.
Unemployment dips again in Arizona
(The Center Square) – The unemployment rate in Arizona continues to stay below the national average. The seasonally adjusted rate of 3.3% in June was 0.1% lower than May 2024, even though the U.S. rate was 4.1% compared to 4%. This is a new record low based on how employment numbers have been measured since 1976, as May's numbers were touted as such. The top-gaining sectors were financial activities, which...
Have a Dodge RAM model year 2013 to 2019? Arizona attorney general wants to hear from you
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes wants to hear from residents who bought Dodge RAM diesel trucks that her office says in a lawsuit were fraudulently advertised as using "super clean" technology. Mayes' office filed a lawsuit Thursday against leading engine manufacturer Cummins, Inc., and FCA US LLC, the auto manufacturer...
More than 30 million bake under heat alerts as dangerous triple-digit temps return to West
One of the hottest starts to summer on record across much of the West is ready to write its next chapter as yet another dangerous bout of heat is building, just in time for the weekend.
‘Something Amazing Happens’ Sierra Vista Boys & Girls Club Golf Tourney
Get your golf clubs ready and assemble your team. It's time to come together to support a fantastic local cause: the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Vista. Get Ready for the Annual Golf Fore Kids Fundraiser. The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Vista is a foundational part of...
FEMA Grants Fire Management Assistance for Watch Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on July 13 at 7:56 p.m. PDT / 10:56 p.m. EDT to assist the state of Arizona to combat the Watch Fire burning on the San Carlos Indian Reservation in Gila and Graham Counties.
Michael Grant, longtime host of 'Arizona Horizon' on PBS, dies: 'He was a kind man'
Michael Grant, the longtime host of "Arizona Horizon" on Arizona PBS, has died. Grant, an attorney who was the original host of the interview and roundtable-discussion show, died Monday, July 15, one day short of his 73rd birthday. He hosted "Arizona Horizon" since it launched in 1981. Ted Simons replaced Grant, and still hosts the show.
Hobbs visits Watch Fire scene after $400,000 allocated for assistance
(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is visiting the scene of the Watch Fire on Thursday after $400,000 in state funding was allocated to help in the disaster’s aftermath. Although the fire in eastern Arizona had been extinguished after burning over 2,000 acres, 13 homes were lost this past week as a result, according to the Arizona Republic. The fire primarily impacted residents living on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. ...
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