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By Matthew DeWees and Katrina Michalak/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Deportations ordered by President Donald Trump could hit Arizona’s agriculture and construction sectors hard, pushing up prices for homebuyers and grocery …
Donald Trump’s mass deportations could mean higher costs and labor shortages in Arizona Read More
Joyce Anita Lee Rhodes, 79, of Safford, passed away on Jan. 18, 2025, surroundedby the love of her family. Though our hearts are heavy with her passing, they are also …
Obituary for Joyce Anita Lee Rhodes Read More
By Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park recently received valuable assistance from the Fort Grant Wildland Fire Crew. The crew spent two days on an important project …
Eastern Arizona College’s Discovery Park benefits from Wildland Firefighters’ efforts Read More
When it comes to protecting your financial future, insurance plays a vital role. But with so many options available, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. Life insurance and critical …
Life Insurance vs. Critical Illness Insurance: Which One Do You Need? Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD—The Tesla Supercharging Network is the largest in the world, yet it is still lacking in eastern Arizona. As additional and legacy car manufacturers begin to …
Kempton Chevrolet offers DC fast charging for electric vehicles Read More
Contributed Article TUCSON – A heroic effort by School Safety Officer William Bonanno of the Tucson Police Department to protect children from an armed intruder at an east side school …
Heroic Tucson PD School Safety Officer honored by Supt. Horne Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy Rep. Lupe Diaz (R-19) PHOENIX – Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs’ latest budget proposal, which proposes to spend over $60 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars toward a variety …
Hobbs’ Water Spending Includes Political Subsidies and Government Surveillance Read More
By Katrina Michalak/Cronkite News PHOENIX – On Wednesday, protesters gathered at the Arizona Capitol to voice their opposition to the Trump administration and President Donald Trump’s executive orders since his …
Arizona Capitol protesters voice concerns over Trump’s immigration, federal agency orders Read More
Piles of brush, cut to reduce wildfire risk and improve ecosystem health, will be burned Contributed Article/Courtesy BLM SAFFORD– The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Safford Field Office and Gila …
Prescribed fire planned south of Bowie Read More
Island-hopping in Greece is one of the best ways to experience its beauty, and Piraeus, Athens’ main port, is where it all begins. From here, ferries connect you to dozens …
Island hopping from Piraeus: Ferry routes you shouldn’t miss Read More