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TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection WASHINGTON D.C. — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has issued three new waivers for border wall construction, ensuring expeditious construction of approximately 36 …
DHS issues new waivers to expedite new border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening water quality and storage infrastructure …
Kelly, Curtis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Unlock Federal Funding for Western Water Infrastructure Read More
TweetPinShareFirefighters are preparing for critical fire weather on Monday and Tuesday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — Despite the frightening image above, firefighters managed to keep the Bryce Fire …
Bryce Fire lines holding through Fort Thomas Read More
TweetPinShareADHS launches website to streamline access to heat safety tips and resources Contributed Article/Courtesy ADHS PHOENIX — The State of Arizona is partnering with organizations statewide to spread heat awareness as …
State agencies come together to protect Arizonans from extreme heat Read More
TweetPinShareProtected species are vulnerable to popular recreational activities Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — This is the time of year when Arizona’s trails and backroads can seem more like busy city …
AZGFD: Give desert tortoises right of way Read More
TweetPinShareADOT-operated magazine celebrates state’s scenery, history, culture Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – With Arizona Highways magazine celebrating its centennial, subscribers now can peruse every issue, photograph, and article thanks to a new …
Arizona Highways launches digital archive spanning 100 years Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy House of Representatives PHOENIX – Chairman David Marshall today announced that the Arizona House Fire Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee will hold its first meeting on Friday, May 2, …
House Fire Preparedness Committee launches public meetings to address wildfire readiness, challenges in Arizona communities Read More
TweetPinShareStart boating season by inspecting your safety gear PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) life jacket exchange program will begin a statewide campaign in May to ensure …
Have a worn out life jacket? Swap it for a new one Read More
TweetPinShareBy Samantha Rea/Cronkite News PHOENIX – President Donald Trump’s executive order slashing several small federal agencies could cripple key Arizona library and museum programs, wiping out Wi-Fi hotspot lending, literacy …
Arizona museums, libraries could lose $3.8 million in grants from federal cuts Read More
TweetPinShareEvents include an electric vehicle drive Contributed Article SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION – Earth Week events sponsored by the Tribal Department of Environmental Protection include nature walks, a community cleanup, …
San Carlos celebrates Earth Week events April 22-24 Read More