Hopi tribe free to gather eaglets for religious ceremonies

The federal government has decided against limiting the number of nesting golden eagles that Hopis can collect for religious ceremonies.

AFL-CIO warns airline merger could cause union fallout

A major labor leader is worried a merger between US Airways and American Airlines could cause a battle between two unions that represent ground workers. 

Inmates ordered out of two California prisons after Valley Fever outbreak, deaths

Thousands of inmates at two California prisons may be removed from their current facility to protect them from Valley Fever.

Voucher deadline approaching for students in low-rated schools

The parents of students in poorly performing public schools are facing a deadline this week to get state help to put their kids in new schools.

Proposed budget may cut all funding to Children’s Advocacy Centers in Arizona

Representatives of Children's Advocacy Centers in Arizona and across the country are urging members of Congress not to accept the cuts that are proposed in the administration's 2014 budget.

New technology extends visiting options for prisoners and their families

Some new technology is allowing the Pinal County Sheriff's Office to offer inmates visits with their family around the world.

Gray wolves released into Eastern Arizona may increase genetic diversity

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is monitoring two Mexican gray wolf pups it plans to release soon in Eastern Arizona.

Legislature to work three-day weeks, starting this week

The state capitol will be quiet Monday today, as lawmakers take the day off – they’re expected to work Tuesdays through Thursdays for a little while.

Temperatures to hit the century mark thanks to heat wave

The first triple-digit temperatures of the year may arrive as early as Monday.

StoryCorps Phoenix: Irma and Jes Quiroz

We are pleased to share the voices and conversations of our community from StoryCorps Phoenix. StoryCorps Phoenix is the project that records the stories of everyday people and archives them at the Library of Congress.

Arizona's Attorney General hosts state's city attorneys to discuss civil unions

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne met in Phoenix Monday with city attorneys from around the state to discuss the legality of civil unions.

New mural adds color to midtown Phoenix

No one used to notice the large, grey parking structure at the corner of First Avenue and Thomas Road.

Arizona utilities say they are ready for summer demand

Arizona utilities this week gave regulators a sense of how their supply of energy is looking for this summer. They told members of the Arizona Corporation Commission that they are ready to handle the increased demand that higher temperatures will bring.

Andrew Thomas files for governor's race

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says he wants to be Arizona's next governor to combat crime and border violence. He filed the paperwork for his gubernatorial bid Friday afternoon. 

New Pinal County medical marijuana dispensary permit approved

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors has approved a permit for a medical marijuana dispensary near Maricopa despite the county attorney's recommendation that it be denied.

FDA detains imports of Mexican cucumbers linked to Arizona

Cucumbers distributed from southern Arizona have been linked to salmonella in 18 states.

Arias trial expensive for taxpayers, lucrative for media outlets

Maricopa County has released an updated cost for the public defense of Jodi Arias: nearly $1.7 million.

Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will run for governor

Disbarred former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas says he’s running for governor. He’ll file the official paperwork Friday afternoon.

Valley Metro helping small businesses affected by new light rail construction

Valley Metro planners said they are trying to reassure local businesses along the expanding light rail line that construction is moving as fast as possible. They say lessons learned from the light rail’s first phase of construction should help this time around.

Legislature approves more money for redistricting commission

State lawmakers have approved sending more money to the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission and giving the panel more flexibility in how it spends the cash it already has.


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