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News from 2017

Tucson hotel asks guests to check out new look

By Kathy Adams | Jan 21, 2017

uests checking into the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tucson Airport recently might not have been sure they were in the right place.

Potential dropouts get a hand up in Pima County

By Kathy Adams | Jan 21, 2017

As the recently named program manager at a Pima County support center, Daphanie Conner sees potential in teens and young adults who have faced issues like poverty and unplanned pregnancies.

Scottsdale-based LiveOps has new CEO

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 19, 2017

LiveOps, Scottsdale-based contact center company, has selected a new, and highly experienced, leader to serve as its chief executive officer.

Tucson Electric Power aims to boost renewable energy offerings

By Kathy Adams | Jan 19, 2017

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) said it is working to grow its solar and wind-powered resources to meet its goal of doubling the amount of renewable power it offers within 15 years.

Tempe residents invited to Neighborhood Day at the State Legislature

By Kathy Adams | Jan 19, 2017

Tempe is inviting residents to learn about what goes on at the state capitol on Neighborhood Day at the State Legislature on Jan. 25.

Chamber's Valley Voices series features two Arizona educators

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Jan 19, 2017

Two Arizona educational leaders are scheduled to speak about education, economic development and the anticipated future at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s Valley Voices event Jan. 24 at the GateWay Community College Washington Campus.

Pima County accepting block grant proposals

By Dorothy Goodin | Jan 19, 2017

Proposals for 2017 Community Services Block Grants are being accepted through Jan. 25 by the Pima County Community Action Agency, a division of the Community Services, Employment and Training Department.

Tests show skunk found in Madera Canyon had rabies

By Kathy Adams | Jan 17, 2017

Pima County Health Department officials said test results indicated that an aggressive skunk found Jan. 12 in the Proctor parking lot in Madera Canyon had rabies.

Free wage-negotiation classes to be held in Tempe

By Kathy Adams | Jan 17, 2017

Free training classes on negotiating a salary will be held beginning Jan. 24 at the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRiC) inside the Tempe Public Library, 3500 South Rural Road.

Pima County recommends driving less to improve air quality

By Dorothy Goodin | Jan 17, 2017

The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) is encouraging residents to drive less in 2017 as part of its Clean Air Program.

Yuma County chamber honors Encore RV Resorts as member of the month

By Kathy Adams | Jan 16, 2017

The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce recently honored Encore RV Resorts as its Member of the Month for January.Encore RV Resorts, which includes Thousand Trails RV campgrounds, has offered outdoor destinations for more than 40 years, the chamber said on its website.

Tempe urging comments on I-10/I-17 corridor plan

By Kathy Adams | Jan 16, 2017

The city of Tempe is urging residents to offer their input about the Interstate 10/Interstate 17 "spine" corridor at a series of meetings later this month, the city said on its website.

Pima County volunteer effort aims to rebuild Tucson Mountain Park trails

By Kathy Adams | Jan 16, 2017

The Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department (NRPR) is working with volunteers to rebuild trails in Tucson Mountain Park, a recent post on the Pima County website said.

Change in White House could leave new college rules in doubt

By John Breslin | Jan 16, 2017

Sweeping new regulations covering higher education institutions, particularly for-profit colleges,are due to take effect in July, but it is unclear where the Trump administration stands on them and whether they will remain intact.

Tempe invites public to air thoughts on drones

By Kathy Adams | Jan 14, 2017

Tempe Councilman Joel Navarro is asking city residents to come to a meeting on Jan. 17 to offer input on drone use in city parks.

Arizona Realtors take hot topics to Capitol

By Kathy Adams | Jan 14, 2017

A group of Realtors recently descended on the Arizona State Capitol to argue against a tax that property owners in the state might end up facing.

ASU, PayPal team up to buy solar power

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Arizona State University (ASU) and PayPal recently came together on a deal to buy renewable energy from the newly opened Red Rock Solar Plant.

Arizona Corporation Commission has a new acting utilities division director

By Kathy Adams | Jan 12, 2017

Elijah Abinah, assistant director of the Arizona Corporation Commission's Utilities Division, has been promoted to acting director of the division, the ACC said in a recent news release.

Southern Arizona's largest youth-soccer tourney comes to Tucson

By Kathy Adams | Jan 12, 2017

The Kino Sports Complex in Tucson is hosting Southern Arizona's largest youth-soccer tournament, the Tucson Association of Realtors Shootout, this weekend.

Institute for Supply Management conference to feature Colin Powell, David Cameron

By Kathy Adams | Jan 10, 2017

Retired Gen. Colin Powell and former British Prime Minister David Cameron will be the keynote speakers at the Institute for Supply Management's ISM2017 conference in Orlando in May, the Tempe-based nonprofit association said in a news release.

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