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New solar project to break ground on BLM lands
The Bureau of Land Management recently announced a new solar project near Blythe, California, that will power around 120,000 homes.
Feb. 14, 2023
Hobbs wants AZ border shipping containers used for housing
About 2,000 shipping containers used by former Gov. Doug Ducey to keep people out of Arizona could soon be used to house people. In late December, after the Biden administration filed a lawsuit, Ducey agreed to remove the metal containers. They had been double-stacked to fill gaps along the border in Yuma and Cochise counties. Gov. Katie Hobbs has a new idea.
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Feb. 14, 2023
Watch out for scams this Valentines Day, AG says
Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning Arizonans to ditch the rose-colored glasses this Valentine's Day and stay wary of romance scams. In 2021, Arizona victims felt the pull on their wallets instead, to the tune of nearly $21 million. That’s a 65% increase from the year prior.
Feb. 13, 2023
Lost hiker found guilty of starting 3 forest fires in 2018
A Tempe man was found guilty Monday of starting three separate forest fires in northern Arizona in 2018. Philip Powers set out to hike about 18 miles in the Coconino and Prescott national forests in 2018 when he got lost. He didn’t have enough water and started three different fires in hopes of signaling for help.
Feb. 13, 2023
Ambassador Flake says shelter is most needed in Turkey, Syria
U.N. officials predict the death toll in Syria and Turkey to hit 50,000 as the nations hope to find survivors following a devastating earthquake. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake told NPR that two American supported search-and-rescue teams have been in the country for several days.
Feb. 13, 2023
Horne: Schools must prioritize armed police officers over counselors
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says schools applying for safety grants must prioritize armed police officers over school counselors.
More Arizona education news
Feb. 13, 2023
Gas pipeline to Las Vegas resumes operating after shutdown
The operator of a pipeline facility in California that was forced to shut down deliveries of gasoline and diesel from the Los Angeles area east to areas including Las Vegas and Phoenix due to a leak says it resumed operations on Saturday afternoon.
Feb. 13, 2023
Super Bowl XLII gave Phoenix more to do — and the Valley looked good doing it
To talk about the cultural side of the most-watched sporting event in the nation, Phoenix Magazine Editor Craig Outhier sat down with The Show.
Feb. 13, 2023
Legislature debates bills on road taxes, chickens, short-term rentals
Committee agendas are packed this week at the state Capitol as lawmakers face a deadline to hear bills in committees. That means House bills that haven’t been heard in a House committee by the end of this week are in trouble, and the same goes for Senate bills.
Feb. 13, 2023
BBC Look-Ahead: Celebration in North Korea could be cause for concern
A big birthday celebration in North Korea could be cause for concern for some of that country’s neighbors. For a look at some of the key global stories in the coming days is the BBC’s Rich Preston.
Feb. 13, 2023
Chef Stephen Jones is doing Southern food with Sonoran ingredients
Chef Stephen Jones is in something of an odd place in the Phoenix food scene: doing Southern food with Sonoran ingredients. He says it’s an homage to the true roots of American cuisine — and it’s been a successful combination. But explaining elevated Southern food to a transient Phoenix crowd has been a challenge, he said.
Feb. 13, 2023
Anthropologist says humans hardwired to seek out sweets
Valentine’s Day is this week, which means big candy and chocolate sales. Stephen Wooding says even if we try to avoid sweets, we kind of can’t help it — we’re wired to seek them out.
Feb. 13, 2023
Families are suing Snapchat. Why the suit is a longshot
More than 50 families are suing the social media platform Snapchat. They’ve all had children die from fentanyl overdoses and their kids all got the drug via Snapchat. But Gregg Leslie says the lawsuit is a longshot.
Feb. 13, 2023
The Rockies are having a snowy winter, but not all of that water will make it to the Colorado River
Snow data from the Colorado River Basin Forecast Center shows a strong start for the region's water supplies, but heavy snow may get soaked up by dry soils before it can flow into Lake Powell and Lake Mead.
Feb. 13, 2023
Sonoran officials present plan to prevent shark attacks
Officials in neighboring Sonora say they have come up with a plan to address concerns about shark sightings and attacks in the Gulf of California this winter. They want to prevent indiscriminate hunting.
Feb. 13, 2023
Cooler weather could bring rain, wind and dust to Phoenix
After the hubbub of the Super Bowl, Valley residents can expect some chilly conditions heading back to work. There are chances of rain starting Monday and a potential for windier conditions bringing dust and dangerous driving conditions on Tuesday.
Feb. 13, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs addresses immigration, education criticism on Fox News
Arizona Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs talked about the issue of immigration and border security in the state on Sunday morning.
More Arizona politics news
Feb. 13, 2023
A community in southern Sonora created refuge areas to protect the future of fishing
Overfishing is one of the greatest threats to marine life, and to people who depend on our oceans for their livelihoods. Now, one community in Sonora, Mexico is tackling the problem by establishing fishing refuge areas in the bay where they live and work on the Gulf of California.
Feb. 13, 2023
Scottsdale Community College to hold electric vehicle career expo
As the number of electric vehicle manufacturers and suppliers in Arizona grows, so does the need for workers. Scottsdale Community College will host an event with EV experts sharing career and business opportunities.
Feb. 13, 2023
Tempes Section 8 housing waitlist opens Feb. 28
Tempe will open pre-applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program on Feb. 28. The application will be open until March 13. A lottery system will be used to select 3,000 households to offer vouchers.
Feb. 13, 2023

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