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Volunteers document springs in sky island country
Although big water projects such as dams are front and center when Arizona cities talk about their water supply, the state’s wildlife relies on natural sources, like springs. A nonprofit is doing a survey on springs in the southern Arizona area known as sky island country.
Dec. 12, 2022
Tempe was at the forefront of wastewater testing for COVID-19, other emerging health crises
In the pandemic’s early days, Arizona State University transformed its wastewater monitoring project for the city of Tempe from an opioid monitor to a COVID-19 early warning system.
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Dec. 12, 2022
Former Phoenix Suns player Paul Silas dies
Former Phoenix Suns player Paul Silas, a member of three NBA championship teams and LeBron James’ first coach in the league, has died at the age of 79.
Dec. 12, 2022
More older adults are dying from alcohol and drug abuse
Throughout the pandemic, we reported on the increased use of alcohol and drugs among people 65 and older. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report saying that deaths resulting from these substances are on the rise.
Dec. 12, 2022
Tempe-based company ordered to pay $2.6M to employees
A Tempe-based construction contractor has entered into arbitration with the U.S. Department of Labor, and will honor a consent agreement by a federal judge to pay over $2.6 million to members of its past and present workforce.
Dec. 12, 2022
Nonprofit is trying to help offset funeral costs for parents whose kids die
One Valley nonprofit is trying to ease the financial burden for parents who suffer the loss of a child and also help with grief therapy.
Dec. 12, 2022
Hermosillo chosen for USAID climate change program
The Sonoran capital, Hermosillo, has been chosen to participate in a five-year program to combat climate change in major Mexican cities.
Dec. 12, 2022
Boxing used to be male-dominated. Now women coaches are getting their hooks in
At a boxing gym by Tempe Town Lake, men and women follow coach Stevie Finedore as she demonstrates the proper footwork and rotation on a jab. Boxing is growing as more women jump into the ring as competitors and coaches.
Dec. 12, 2022
Gas is cheaper than a year ago but not in parts of AZ
The average cost per gallon of regular unleaded gas is now lower than a year ago. That’s true for the national average at $3.83 but depends where you live in the state, according to AAA Arizona spokesperson Julian Paredes.
Dec. 11, 2022
Tripledemic continues in Arizona as flu, RSV and COVID cases remain higher than last year
Health officials in Arizona are urging people to mask up, as reported cases of flu and RSV are still trending higher at this time of year than in 2021. COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations, as a result, also remain problematic.
Dec. 10, 2022
Mother of man who drowned in Tempe Town Lake sues city
A wrongful-death claim has been filed against the City of Tempe over the drowning of an unsheltered man in Tempe Town Lake in May.
Dec. 10, 2022
Abe Hamadeh files new lawsuit challenging election results in attorney general race
Republican Abe Hamadeh is once again challenging the results in the race for Arizona’s attorney general. On Friday, he announced that he and the Republican National Committee filed a new lawsuit.
Dec. 9, 2022
U.S. health official presents Environmental Justice Index in Tucson
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Rachel Levine recently traveled to Tucson, where she presented a new Environmental Justice Index. The effort stems from a January 2021 executive order formalizing the Biden administration’s commitment to environmental justice.
Dec. 9, 2022
AZ House panel makes recommendations to improve teen mental health
A committee in the Arizona House has been working to help solve the state’s growing teen mental-health problem. The committee adopted a final list of recommendations during a meeting on Thursday.
Dec. 9, 2022
ASU hires former Cal Poly head coach as its next offensive coordinator
It may be the offseason for the Arizona State football team, but Friday the university announced another hire for its squad.
Dec. 9, 2022
Sonora passes a law requiring period products in schools
Sonoran lawmakers passed a law that will make access to free feminine hygiene products and education about menstruation a requirement in the state’s schools.
Dec. 9, 2022
Mexico in talks with Peru to offer asylum to recently ousted president
Mexican leaders say they are working with Peruvian officials to offer their recently ousted president asylum.
Dec. 9, 2022
Environmental groups seek protection for coyotes
Environmentalists want the U.S. government to list coyotes as endangered in parts of Arizona and New Mexico.
Dec. 9, 2022
Sinemas departure from the Democratic Party was not a surprise
Democrats were upset Friday when Arizona’s Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she’d left the party and registered as an independent. Coming within days of the Georgia runoff, her move complicates the Democrats already razor-thin majority in the U.S. Senate. But many were also not surprised by her move.
Dec. 9, 2022
Reaction to Griners release from a Russian penal colony is mixed
Former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley weighed in on the release of Phoenix Mercury standout Brtitney Griner, who returned home this week after being discharged from a Russian penal colony.
Dec. 9, 2022

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