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The wholesale trade, nondurable goods industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 4.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 0.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The foundries industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The petroleum and coal products industry’s net sales in the first quarter of 2018 were up 18.7 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality recently hosted its final hearing for the community after soliciting feedback from the public on its proposed Tucson Electric Power Air Quality Permit.

Justices ruled those filing a challenge to the ballot initiative had no standing to question the validity of some of the more than 75,000 signatures presented by grass roots organizations and public school educators.

Surprise is offering teens between the ages of 15 and 19 a unique eight-week internship opportunity through its Summer Youth Employment Program.

Marking its 69th year, the Cococino County Fair is set for Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 at Fort Tuthill County Park.

With the arrival of spring also comes the presence of bees as this is their most active period. But if you find a swarm of unwelcomed bees, there are several steps you can take.

Through Mesa Community College, students can apply for the paid internships, which include earning college credits.

In its 50th season, Phoenix Suns are recognized as Economic Driver.

Rural libraries across Cochise County now have access to high speed internet through provider Valley Telecom.

The project offers new homes and new hope to low-income families.

Work in this area, which had been suspended for five months to accommodate the impact on Yuma's winter visitors and the peak produce season, started again March 26.

The meeting will advise prospective City Council candidates about the process of running for office in the August 2018 primary.

The updated website provides more information to the public in a faster and easier fashion.

For the fourth year in a row, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council will host the Cesar Chavez Community Recognition Celebration.

Arizona could add over 150,000 jobs over the next two years, according to a short-term economic projection by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity and the U.S. Department of Labor.

IAC Industries has recently purchased a 50,000-square-foot industrial plant in Goodyear where the industrial and laboratory furniture manufacturer will move this spring.

With a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, Cochise County will be able to continue its water conservation efforts.