Scottsdale event to feature performance art and fish herding

Salt River Project has begun a years-long effort to drain, clean, and repair all 130 miles of its canal system. Saturday, SRP is inviting the public to see one of the crucial steps. 

Arizona crews, restoring power after Sandy, continue work after nor'easter

Areas already crippled by Hurricane Sandy are dealing with the effects of a nor’easter storm. 

Local utility crews helping to restore power on East Coast

SRP and APS crews on the East Coast are working steadily toward restoring power to homes, schools, and businesses, while preparing for another storm to move into the area.

Rate increase ahead for SRP customers

Nearly 1 million SRP customers can expect slightly higher bills starting in November.

SRP makes small change to proposed rate hike

Salt River Project has reduced the amount of its proposed electricity rate hike, but only by one dollar. 

Earthy-smelling tap water in Tempe has harmless cause

Some Tempe residents have noticed a change in the smell and taste of their tap water, but the city says there’s no reason to worry. 

Power Outages in the Valley

Last week a transformer fire left 150,000 Arizona residents without power on one of the hottest days of the year. Here and Now host Steve Goldstein interviews two experts about why it happened and how to prevent outages in the future.

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