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Arizona regulators weighing electric utility's request for a 14% increase
1+ week, 6+ day ago (381+ words) The Arizona Corporation Commission, the state's utility regulatory body, began its first evidentiary hearing on May 18 on Arizona Public Service's request to raise customer rates by roughly 14%. The hearings are scheduled to end on Tuesday, June 30 and, if approved, would…...
Arizona State Parks releases heat safety tips
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (330+ words) Warmer weather means extra outdoor precautions for everyone hoping to enjoy outdoor recreation in the Grand Canyon State. Use these tips from Arizona State Parks and Trails to prepare before heading out for your next adventure. No matter if you've…...
Republicans vie to unseat AZ secretary of State
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (388+ words) Arizona'Secretary of State'Republican candidates,'Arizona State Rep. Alexander Kolodin'[District 3] and'Gina Swoboda, the former chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party for the last two years, made their pitches to their party's voters during a'Yavapai County Republican Committee'debate in Prescott on…...
Camp Verde High School sophomore shoots for 1st place in Arizona
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (584+ words) Less than two years later, the 16-year-old placed No. 1 in Arizona at the Skills USA competition on April 7, and is heading to the national competition in Georgia over the summer. Beaman said the most unexpected thing in her two-year journey…...
Guthrie quits Clarkdale to lead Spectrum
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Clarkdale Town Manager Susan Guthrie will be leaving her position on Monday, April 6, and starting as the CEO of Spectrum Healthcare the following day. Her last day is the town's budget work session "since I put together the budget with…...
Rock on at Clarkdale's Gem & Mineral show
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (729+ words) The Clarkdale Rocks Gem and Mineral Show will be returning for its 56th year on Friday, Feb. 20, to Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse Auditorium. Hosted by the Mingus Gem and Mineral Club, the Clarkdale Rocks show features kids activities,…...
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes discusses voting laws
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (598+ words) Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes [D] defended early voting and mail-in ballots during a Monday forum at the Cottonwood Recreation Center. About 50 constituents attended the Feb. 9 event titled "Fighting Voter Suppression Efforts," hosted by the League of Women Voters…...
Mayor Shaw attends opening of Arizona legislature
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) And they're off. The 2026 Arizona legislative session was underway as of Jan. 12 with Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs [D] kicking off the 57th Arizona State Legislature session with the annual State of the State Address. Hobbs cited affordability as her No. 1 priority…...
I-17 Wildlife Overpass, Major Highway Projects to Shape Northern Arizona in 2026
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (331+ words) Northern Arizona will see completion of several major transportation projects in 2026, including a new wildlife overpass on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff designed to reduce crashes involving large animals. Also beginning in 2026, ADOT plans to start the $109 million State Route 260 Lion…...