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Local expert predicts busy rattlesnake season

This year’s cold, rainy weather may delay rattlesnake season a bit, but it ultimately will mean more snakes when they surface in full force, probably the beginning of April.... Read more»0

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No contest: Miller on track to buy East Valley Tribune after 2nd bidder pulls out

The publisher of the Northwest Explorer appears poised to take over the East Valley Tribune after his main competition to buy the Mesa newspaper - a failed bidder for the Tucson Citizen last year - dropped out of the contest.... Read more»1

Unemployment

ProPublica: Az's unemployment fund will be insolvent in six months

The nation’s unemployment insurance system, including Arizona’s, is in crisis due to a combination skyrocketing unemployment and – in some cases – poor planning.... Read more»0

'Ya es hora'

Latino participation in census pushed

To get its fair share of federal funding and congressional representation out of the U.S. census, Arizona must alleviate fears and generate interest among Latino residents, Democratic leaders and community activists said Friday.... Read more»0

Comic: Overcaffeination

What she wasn't thinking

Starbucks is testing a new 31-ounce “trenta” size for cold drinks. Reminding us that just because something CAN be done, doesn’t mean it SHOULD be done.... Read more»0

Tomato shortage

Tucson sees jump in tomato prices

Harsh winter weather in Florida has affected tomato prices across the country, including Tucson.... Read more»2

Caffeine

Starbucks announces 31-ounce Trenta

Trenta is 30 in Italian, but if you think you’ll never need to know that you could be wrong. Starbucks is testing 31-ounce iced coffee and teas in Phoenix and they’re called, you guessed it, Trenta.... Read more»0

When nature calls

Closed rest areas have Az drivers tied in knots

With nearly 75 percent of Arizona rest stops closed, travelers – and politicians – are asking for help.... Read more»0

Az legislature

Senate gives preliminary OK to bill banning texting while driving

The state Senate gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill that would outlaw text messaging while driving and hit offenders with a minimum fine of $50.... Read more»0

Arizona State Parks

Senate OKs bill to allow local gov'ts, businesses state parks

The state Senate approved a bill Wednesday that would allow local governments, private companies and American Indian tribes to temporarily take over operations and management of state parks.... Read more»0

Proposal for public notices committee clears Az House

The state House passed a bill Wednesday that would establish a committee to examine the most cost efficient and effective ways for local governments to publish legal notices as required by statute.... Read more»0

State horse bill rides through Legislature

If bill passes, the colonial Spanish horse would join a list of state emblems that includes an official fossil (petrified wood), amphibian (tree frog) and neckwear (bola tie).... Read more»1

Arizona Senate

Antenori moving to the Senate

State Rep. Frank Antenori will replace Jonathan Paton as the state senator from District 30.... Read more»0

Border crime

Illegal crossers reportedly beat robbers, killing one

A group of illegal border crossers, frustrated at being robbed a second time, say they beat two men, killing one, deputies say.... Read more»0

Brewer aims to return career, tech education funds to budget

Gov. Jan Brewer said Monday that she is working to restore funds to support programs giving students career and technical education.... Read more»0

Border & immigration

Gaps in 'virtual' border fence project raise questions

A multibillion dollar project to create a virtual fence along the U.S.-Mexico border has suffered budget setbacks and system glitches, pushing the projected completion date back three years and sparking concern among law enforcement officials.... Read more»0

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