As wildfires rage, federal firefighters see bump in minimum hourly pay
By Ulysse BexCronkite News WASHINGTON – Fighting wildfires did not get any easier this month, but it did get a little more profitable for thousands…
Arizona News
More than 4 million Arizonans now vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly all cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are among the unvaccinated PHOENIX — Arizona today hit a new milestone in the war on COVID-19: more than 4…
Vehicle license tax formula for alternative fuel cars changing in 2022
Long-planned rate change will bring VLT parity for electric cars, traditional vehicles PHOENIX – Changes to state law mean that drivers who purchase alternative fuel…
WRRC 2021 Virtual Annual Conference – Tribal Water Resilience in a Changing Environment
As drought, extreme heat, and wildfires plague the West, the ability of our communities to withstand and/or adapt to water stresses—their water resilience—is in question….
Recipients of 2020 Unemployment Benefits May Be Eligible For Arizona Income Tax Refund
Federal legislation enacted on March 11, 2021 included a provision to exclude up to $10,200 of unemployment benefits from federal income tax. Arizona later conformed…
‘It’s just something magical’: Bisbee’s historic Warren Ballpark facilitates sports in a small town
By Abby SharpeCronkite News BISBEE – The drive along Arizona State Route 80 is lush and green with salt cedar trees dotting the sides of…
From housing football games to fire evacuees, Round Valley Ensphere has rich history
By Henry GreensteinCronkite News PHOENIX – The twin communities of Eagar and Springerville, with a combined population of about 7,000, lie in Arizona’s Round Valley….
U.S. 60 closed due to flooding
GLOBE – Arizona Department of Transportation is reporting that U.S. Highway 60 in Globe is closed in both directions due to flooding. Gila Valley residents…
O’Halleran’s statement on Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) released the following statement on the developing situation in Afghanistan: “For twenty years, our military men and…
ADOT to drivers: More monsoon storms require extra caution
Be prepared, stay alert for wet highways, possible flooding and debris With the National Weather Service forecasting additional monsoon storms in Arizona this week, drivers…
