Some in Congress voice concerns over award of contract for key air services to AAR Airlift Group

By John Breslin | Sep 29, 2017

Members of Congress are questioning the ability of an aviation contractor to carry out its mission to transport diplomats, representatives, and cabinet members into and around areas of conflict.

Pima Community College faculty, staff, programs receive recognition

By Marian Johns | Sep 29, 2017

Seven Pima Community College (PCC) faculty, staff and administrators, as well as two of the school’s programs, have received a national, state and local recognition.

Arizona State Parks and Trails named the best-managed system in the U.S.

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 28, 2017

Arizona State Parks and Trails received a gold medal from the National Recreation and Park Association for being the best-managed state park system at a recent NRPA conference in New Orleans.

Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction supports lawsuit against tuition hikes

By Marian Johns | Sep 28, 2017

Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction is applauding Attorney General Mark Brnovich for his legal actions against the state’s Board of Regents, claiming the board’s over 300 percent university tuition hikes are unconstitutional.

Pima Community College motorcycle training program earns kudos

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 27, 2017

Four decades of safe instruction netted Tucson’s Pima Community College an award from the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) in recognition of its Motorcycle Rider Training program.

Maricopa animal shelter works doggedly to save more lives

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 27, 2017

Staff and volunteers have been working to realize greater success rates at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC).

Bressler-Alpert Society awards University of Arizona medical resident with Travel Award

By Kacie Whaley | Sep 27, 2017

The Bressler-Alpert Society, which funds travel for University of Arizona (UA) residents and fellows to present their findings at conferences, have presented Dr. Francisco Mora with a Travel Award, UA College of Medicine –Tucson reported.

Tempe mayor to receive AZBio Public Service Award

By Marian Johns | Sep 26, 2017

Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell will be honored by the Arizona Bioindustry Association next month as the recipient of the 2017 AZBio Public Service Award for his leadership and efforts in supporting the city’s life-science industry.

Pascua Yaqui tribe members get certified for road construction projects

By Kathy Adams | Sep 26, 2017

The Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) free Construction Academy has certified 27 members of the Pascua Yaqui tribe for work on tribal construction projects, according to an ADOT press release.

Former Pendergast school district superintendent to be named Woman of the Year

By Marian Johns | Sep 25, 2017

Lily DeBlieux, former superintendent of the Pendergast Elementary School District, will be named the West Valley Women’s 2017 Woman of the Year during a ceremony next month.

GPCC urges talent-centric workforce approach for Arizona

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 25, 2017

Basing its blueprint on that of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the local Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently recommended the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) model for business solutions.

Scottsdale to offer free green building lecture series

By Marian Johns | Sep 22, 2017

The city of Scottsdale will kick off a free lecture series on green building next month that will feature leaders in the areas of energy efficiency and green building.

Hacienda HealthCare to mark 50 years in operation

By Marian Johns | Sep 22, 2017

Hacienda HealthCare will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month and will host a community event to mark the organization’s milestone.

Surprise wins award for campaign to reduce car thefts

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 22, 2017

“Lock It or Lose It” — a community safety campaign initiated 10 years ago in Surprise to avert car theft — recently received honors at a Seattle awards event.

Arizona Department of Education's Health and Nutrition Division given $494,000 grant

By Kathy Adams | Sep 22, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has awarded a $494,000 grant to the Arizona Department of Education's (ADE) Health and Nutrition Division, according to an ADE press release.

Chandler Center for the Arts Gallery to host exhibit of monoprints, monotypes

By Marian Johns | Sep 21, 2017

The Chandler Center for the Arts Gallery will highlight the works of regional and national artists at an upcoming exhibit featuring relief prints, monoprints and monotypes.

Arizona Association of Realtors executive reviews legislative work

By Marian Johns | Sep 21, 2017

An Arizona Association of Realtors executive gave members an update on the organization’s current legislative efforts, which included reviewing over 1,000 pieces of legislation affecting the real estate industry.

Pima County animal shelter renovation progresses

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 20, 2017

The first phase of Pima County’s animal shelter renovation is 70 percent done, and the project is nearing the second of two phases of construction.

Coconino County Public Health Services offering flu shots

By Marian Johns | Sep 20, 2017

The Coconino County Public Health Services District is encouraging residents to get flu shots and is offering flu shots for $30 at its Flagstaff clinic.

Bullhead City to host bunco fundraiser for Meals on Wheels