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Free fitness, wellness expo coming to Mesa

By Kathy Adams | Jan 31, 2017

Mesa Vice Mayor David Luna is hosting the free Heart Your Health fitness and wellness expo Saturday, Feb. 11, the city said in a news release.

Pima County accepting applications for summer youth work program

By Kathy Adams | Jan 31, 2017

Youth and young adults ages 14-25 can apply for Pima County’s Summer Youth Employment Program to earn money or school credits.

Arizona State University, businesses team up for Manufacturing Research and Innovation Hub

By Kathy Adams | Jan 30, 2017

Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering recently launched the Manufacturing Research and Innovation Hub, decked out with the latest in 3-D printing equipment.

Shelter offers pet lovers free cats and dogs

By Kathy Adams | Jan 27, 2017

If there's one thing better than adopting a cat or dog from a shelter, it's being able to do so for free. Such is the case with the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC), which is waiving adult dog and cat adoption fees during its "Clear the Shelter" event on Friday and Saturday.

Pima County road crews clear boulders, snow from Mount Lemmon Highway

By Kathy Adams | Jan 26, 2017

Pima County said a Department of Transportation team cleared 800-pound boulders and some snow off the Mount Lemmon Highway to keep the road to Mount Lemmon open during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Medical marijuana use in Arizona more than doubles from 2015-16

By Kathy Adams | Jan 26, 2017

Data from the Arizona Department of Health Services and the state's Office of Economic Activity indicates medical marijuana users legally consumed more than 29 tons of the drug last year in Arizona, up 52 percent from 2015, a recent article on the Casa Grande Dispatch website said.

Sundt Construction lands $16.3 million contract for Pima Animal Care Center

By Kathy Adams | Jan 24, 2017

Pima County said the board of supervisors recently awarded a $16.3 million contract to Sundt Construction Inc. to begin construction on the Pima Animal Care Center facility in Tucson.

Salt River Projets to plant 5,100 trees in honor of 51 Cardinals touchdowns

By Kathy Adams | Jan 23, 2017

Salt River Project (SRP) said it will plant 5,100 trees to help restore forests in Arizona, in honor of the Arizona Cardinals scoring 51 touchdowns this season.

Tucson hotel asks guests to check out new look

By Kathy Adams | Jan 21, 2017

uests checking into the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tucson Airport recently might not have been sure they were in the right place.

Potential dropouts get a hand up in Pima County

By Kathy Adams | Jan 21, 2017

As the recently named program manager at a Pima County support center, Daphanie Conner sees potential in teens and young adults who have faced issues like poverty and unplanned pregnancies.

Tucson Electric Power aims to boost renewable energy offerings

By Kathy Adams | Jan 19, 2017

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) said it is working to grow its solar and wind-powered resources to meet its goal of doubling the amount of renewable power it offers within 15 years.

Tempe residents invited to Neighborhood Day at the State Legislature

By Kathy Adams | Jan 19, 2017

Tempe is inviting residents to learn about what goes on at the state capitol on Neighborhood Day at the State Legislature on Jan. 25.

Tests show skunk found in Madera Canyon had rabies

By Kathy Adams | Jan 17, 2017

Pima County Health Department officials said test results indicated that an aggressive skunk found Jan. 12 in the Proctor parking lot in Madera Canyon had rabies.

Free wage-negotiation classes to be held in Tempe

By Kathy Adams | Jan 17, 2017

Free training classes on negotiating a salary will be held beginning Jan. 24 at the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRiC) inside the Tempe Public Library, 3500 South Rural Road.

Yuma County chamber honors Encore RV Resorts as member of the month

By Kathy Adams | Jan 16, 2017

The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce recently honored Encore RV Resorts as its Member of the Month for January.Encore RV Resorts, which includes Thousand Trails RV campgrounds, has offered outdoor destinations for more than 40 years, the chamber said on its website.

Tempe urging comments on I-10/I-17 corridor plan

By Kathy Adams | Jan 16, 2017

The city of Tempe is urging residents to offer their input about the Interstate 10/Interstate 17 "spine" corridor at a series of meetings later this month, the city said on its website.

Pima County volunteer effort aims to rebuild Tucson Mountain Park trails

By Kathy Adams | Jan 16, 2017

The Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department (NRPR) is working with volunteers to rebuild trails in Tucson Mountain Park, a recent post on the Pima County website said.

Tempe invites public to air thoughts on drones

By Kathy Adams | Jan 14, 2017

Tempe Councilman Joel Navarro is asking city residents to come to a meeting on Jan. 17 to offer input on drone use in city parks.

Arizona Realtors take hot topics to Capitol

By Kathy Adams | Jan 14, 2017

A group of Realtors recently descended on the Arizona State Capitol to argue against a tax that property owners in the state might end up facing.

Arizona Corporation Commission has a new acting utilities division director

By Kathy Adams | Jan 12, 2017

Elijah Abinah, assistant director of the Arizona Corporation Commission's Utilities Division, has been promoted to acting director of the division, the ACC said in a recent news release.

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