Are Child Care Centers Safe Amid COVID-19 Pandemic?

Child care during the coronavirus pandemic is very different than ever before. Temperature checks, hand-washing and face masks are constants at preschools and child care centers across America. Class sizes have limits, and some lunchrooms and common areas are off-limits. The safety measures pose a constant reminder to families: These are not normal times.... Read More

Visitors Are Trashing Coconino National Forest Campgrounds

Every year, national forests in Arizona deal with trash being dumped and left behind by members of the public and irresponsible campers, and this problem continues to be widespread and increasing across Coconino National Forest. Forest Service personnel are encountering garbage piles stacked up along forest roads—some even right in front of large signs... Read More

Taiwan Chip Maker TSMC To Invest $12 Billion In Arizona Factory

On May 14, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC) announced that it intends to invest $12 billion in the State of Arizona, starting in 2021, to develop the most state-of-the-art five nanometer semiconductor fabrication foundry in the world. The TSMC deal is a game changer for the U.S. semiconductor industry that will bolster American national... Read More

Macy’s Reopens In-Store Shopping Today In The Phoenix Area

As businesses start the process to reopen in Arizona, Macy’s announced that they are reopening today to serve customers in the Phoenix area. Following the Centers for Disease Control state and local guidance, select Macy’s stores will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will be offering contact-free curbside pick-up as option for shoppers. “We are ready to welcome our customers back to Macy’s stores in the Phoenix community,” said Marc Mastronardi, chief stores officer at Macy’s. “We’re introducing... Read More

All Souplantation, Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants To Close Permanently 

Soup and salad buffet chain Souplantation, which operates under the name Sweet Tomatoes outside of Southern California, will keep their doors closed for good, even after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are lifted. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the chain is closing all 90 of its restaurants across the United States. The closing will mean... Read More

Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Online Signature Gathering Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a request to allow online signature gathering for proposed ballot measures, leading sponsors to drop an effort to restrict Arizona’s school-voucher program. Backers of four initiatives asked the court to let them use an online signature gathering platform used by candidates to avoid the risk of in-person... Read More

Salt River Tubing To Reopen May 16

Salt River Tubing said it received the green light to reopen to tubers on Saturday, May 16, and will have a number of safety measures in place, according to a news release. They have also increased the cost of tube rentals this year. Among the new measures: Bandanas will be given out to all... Read More

Select Grand Canyon Viewpoints To Reopen Friday

The National Park Service announced Wednesday that select viewpoints at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon will begin to reopen later this week. Viewpoints at Pipe Creek Vista, Shoshone Point, Twin Overlooks, Duck on a Rock, Thor’s Hammer, No Name Point and Navajo Point along East Desert View Drive will be open for... Read More

AG Brnovich Warns Consumers About Purchasing Unreliable COVID-19 Tests and Treatments

Attorney General Mark Brnovich advises consumers to exercise caution and consult a healthcare professional before using or purchasing any product claiming to treat, test, or cure COVID-19. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has seen an uptick in complaints about unreliable tests or treatment due to the current health crisis. The AGO is taking action against businesses peddling fake coronavirus... Read More

Could You Be Paying New Fees Because Of COVID-19?

With Arizona businesses starting the reopening process, residents are eager for life to return back to normal. However, customers might be in for a surprise about that new normal and how it could impact the prices for goods and services. New story rumblings from around the country as states are starting to open have... Read More