Pima County hires new director of attractions and tourism

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 9, 2017

Pima County recently hired Diane Frisch as the director of attractions and tourism.

Insurance updates, reinstatement functions available online for Arizona drivers

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 9, 2017

Arizona drivers can now update their insurance information or reinstate canceled or lapsed insurance coverage on the ServiceArizona.com site.

Arizona Chamber, other business groups lose Supreme Court challenge to minimum wage law

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 9, 2017

The Arizona Supreme Court has decided against a case that claims Proposition 206, which will raise the minimum wage, is unconstitutional.

Casa Grande partners to promote Pulsepoint app, AED awareness

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 9, 2017

A lifesaving responder app called Pulsepoint leads the list on the Casa Grande Fire Department’s collaboration with the Ak-Chin Indian Community and the product’s manufacturer, Pulsepoint Foundation.

Arizona's hotel industry outranks national average for industry

By Chandra Lye | Jun 9, 2017

Arizona’s hotel industry has surpassed the national average in every performance indicator for 2016.

ASU to illuminate incarceration’s impact in exhibit

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 9, 2017

Arizona State University (ASU) and a consortium of other colleges will share in a $310,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to create public projects highlighting key social matters, ASU officials reported recently.

New WIC delivery adjustments benefit families, retailers

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 8, 2017

Arizona WIC families and retailers will see improvements in convenience, accuracy and speed when the program integrates electronic benefits transfer into its existing Health and Nutrition Delivery System (HANDS).

Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign aims to help with effects of summer heat

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 8, 2017

Half a million bottles of water will help to stave off extreme heat for Mesa residents this summer with the 11th annual Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign underway.

Arizona Corporation Commission grants emergency funding to repair water infrastructure

By Chandra Lye | Jun 8, 2017

The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved emergency funds to help a Yavapai County water company.

West USA Realty kicks off daylong grand opening in Chandler

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 8, 2017

Live music, lunch, drinks and more are in store for Chandler-area residents at West USA Realty’s grand opening through 6 p.m. today at its new location, 1850 E. Northrop Blvd. #170 in Chandler.

Show Low throws movie night for 'Rogue One'

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 6, 2017

The city of Show Low will be screening "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" for a free public event June 23.

Arizona bill preventing state taxes on gold investments has become law

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 6, 2017

An Arizona lawmaker has won a fight for a tax break for gold investors.

Caliber, MODUS team up for sustainable housing in Scottsdale

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 6, 2017

Signaling the city’s latest foray into environmentally sustainable housing, a real estate investment-developer duo recently broke ground on a Net Zero Energy (NZE) project called Eclipse, a $9.1 million 20-unit townhome community.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale breaks ground for teen centers

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 6, 2017

Local constituents recently lent a hand to kick off groundbreaking for two new teen facilities planned by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS).

Hardesty named Casa Grande community services director

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 5, 2017

Steve Hardesty has been selected as Casa Grande's community services director and will start on June 19.

Arizona engineers work to improve transportation as monsoon season approaches

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 5, 2017

With the onset of monsoon season June 15, Arizona residents know how to prepare for this especially challenging time of year for weather.

City of Surprise joins with Maricopa Association of Governments to fight heat dangers

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 2, 2017

The city of Surprise is taking the role of a Heat Relief Network partner, alongside the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), to help residents keep cool during dangerous summer temperatures.

Arizona State Parks & Trails holds open house concerning new park

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 2, 2017

The Arizona State Parks & Trails held an open house June 1 to discuss the future of Rockin' River Ranch State Park.

Three receive University of Phoenix National Guard scholarships

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 2, 2017

Three University of Phoenix students recently earned full-tuition scholarships from the institution and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States’ (EANGUS) charitable branch, We Care for America Foundation.

Prescott holds preview party with panelists for groundwater documentary