Avondale testing LED streetlight system

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 24, 2017

Avondale is considering an upgrade to LED streetlights citywide, which could lead to lower utility costs, higher visibility and safer streets, the city said.

Cochise County revises road rules

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 24, 2017

Cochise County’s board of supervisors reached consensus at its most recent meeting to adopt newly modified road design and construction standards for the district’s 1,438 miles of public roadways — its first update since 2003.

Buckeye seeks vendors for Halloween Carnival

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 23, 2017

Organizers for the 77th annual Halloween Carnival in Buckeye are seeking vendors, including clubs, school groups and nonprofits, to join the festivities by overseeing Halloween-oriented carnival games, sponsoring a booth or helping with food options.

Annual Safety Works Expo to be held Sept. 19

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 23, 2017

The annual Safety Works Expo will be held Sept. 19 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix, presented by CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Co.

Prestamos CDFI partners with Avondale for small-business lending

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 18, 2017

Phoenix-based Prestamos CDFI LLC is teaming up with the city of Avondale to help local entrepreneurs achieve tangible goals through the Avondale Small Business Lending Program.

Chino Valley charts 2017 Territorial Days

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 17, 2017

Chino Valley’s upcoming 2017 Territorial Days weekend event will celebrate the town’s 100 Years of Education & History with events in various locations.

Over 250,000 bottles of water donated to Mesa’s water challenge so far

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 16, 2017

Campaigning by local leaders has yielded over 267,000 donated bottles of water since June for the Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign’s One Ton Water Challenge.

Realtors of Arizona Political Action Committee riders to rally across Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 16, 2017

Realtors of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC) is revving up for a two-day road trip complete with meals and lodging.

Ducey names Napper to Yavapai County Superior Court

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2017

Gov. Doug Ducey recently appointed John Napper to fill a vacancy on the Yavapai County Superior Court.

SAVAHCS, Pima County partner to empower veterans

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 15, 2017

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is making a supportive housing and job-training program accessible and expanding available resources to area military veterans through a partnership with Pima County’s Kino Veterans Workforce Center.

AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge slated for Sept. 9 in Tucson

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 14, 2017

In an effort to raise awareness of purified drinking water’s potential, 26 regional brew masters will gather Sept. 9 in Tucson for the AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge, with results released the following day.

Casa de la Luz Hospice expands southern Arizona service

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 14, 2017

Casa de la Luz Hospice recently opened Casa Hospice at The Hacienda, becoming the region’s only hospice operating two inpatient units.

Avondale sets job fair Aug. 24

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 10, 2017

Avondale and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona will host a job fair Aug. 24 at Avondale City Hall.

Scottsdale to upgrade several fire station facilities

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 10, 2017

With financing approved by voters in 2015, three new fire stations will be built and one will be refurbished in Scottsdale within the next two years.

Arizona Museum of Natural History to host pre-eclipse party

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2017

The Arizona Museum of Natural History will host an eclipse party Aug. 19 during which residents can learn about this rare event.

GPCC underscores implications of proposed immigration bill

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2017

The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) said a proposed immigration bill that would limit low- and unskilled workers from entering the United States would cut in half legal immigration over the next decade.

Tempe seeks input on all-mail voting for city elections

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 8, 2017

The city of Tempe is deciding whether to conduct March and May 2018 elections by mail as a result of data showing that early voting has become overwhelmingly popular in the jurisdiction.

Pima County opts for tax advisory study

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 7, 2017

Pima County, the sole Arizona county lacking a sales tax, unanimously approved the creation of an exploratory committee to research instituting a county sales tax recently.

ADOT to automate trucking checks at some entry points

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 7, 2017

State-of-the-art sensors will expedite commercial truck drivers' travel through state borders with weight and registration-checking systems, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

Maricopa County funds homelessness solutions with $1.3 million in contracts

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 4, 2017

Six contracts worth $1.3 million will be applied toward specific ways for Maricopa County to effectively manage area homelessness through coordinated resources like rapid rehousing and emergency shelters.

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