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Contributed Photo/Courtesy SDSU: Mia Abalos destroyed the school record in javelin by more than 10 feet on her way to a state championship last week. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD …
Safford’s Mia Abalos shatters record to become state champion in javelin Read More
Photo Courtesy ADOT: ADOT encourages drivers to be prepared for driving in the heat this summer. ADOT marks Heat Awareness Week PHOENIX – Summer is nearly here and with it …
Prepare yourself and your vehicle for driving in extreme heat conditions Read More
Column By John Young Donald Trump could have blamed the Stay Puft marshmallow man. It would have been as plausible. Instead, he chose a 400-pound couch potato. One obese hacker. …
Editorial: Russia re-enlists couch-potato corps for Trump Read More
Photo by Jack Orleans/Cronkite News: The Salton Sea in Southern California used to be a popular tourist destination, but the environment has been decimated through agricultural runoff and natural disasters …
Salton Sea immigrant community experiences high rates of asthma from inhaling dust from the drying sea bed Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Contributed Article/Courtesy COUNTRY Financial® SEATTLE, WA – As we approach wildfire season, COUNTRY Financial is sharing important tips and resources for preparing and protecting property, …
COUNTRY Financial® shares important tips for preparing a property for wildfire season Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Gene Huish eyes his forehand return against during a recent match. The Thatcher senior was paired up with brother Braden for the state doubles championship earlier …
Top-ranked Thatcher returns to state finale Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Sophie Haynie tracks the ball across the net. The Thatcher sophomore fell in singles play and did not complete a doubles match. Thatcher topped Willcox 5-2 …
Eagles upset No. 3 Cowgirls in quarterfinal Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Air and Marine personnel rescue a migrant stranded in the Baboquivari mountains. TUCSON — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and …
Tucson Air Branch aircrew rescues migrant on the way to a Search and Rescue demonstration Read More
Photo Courtesy U.S. Department of Homeland Security: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Column By Mike Bibb “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.” Benjamin Franklin …
Editorial: Rubbing it in our face Read More
EAC Photo: Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and EAC President Todd Haynie discuss critical issues impacting our community at a meeting held at Eastern Arizona College. By Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER, Ariz. – …
Eastern Arizona College engages in vital discussions with Arizona Governor and town of Thatcher leadership Read More