Monthly Archives: May 2020

HonorHealth Announces Clinical Trial Of Potential Treatment For COVID-19

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Three Valley hospitals are beginning a clinical trial, combining two different drugs, to potentially treat coronavirus. HonorHealth announced Tuesday that it has successfully enrolled a combination of atovaquone and azithromycin for patients with moderate-to-severe coronavirus infections. It is one of 10 clinical trials that the HonorHealth Research Institute is working on related to COVID-19.... Read More

Ducey Releases Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists To Open For Business

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Following continued positive data trends, Governor Doug Ducey announced Monday afternoon the next steps Arizona will take to gradually reenergize the economy. The Governor issued an Executive Order allowing cosmetologists and barber shops to resume appointment-based services this Friday, May 8 and restaurants and coffee shops to resume dine-in services with physical distancing measures on Monday, May 11.... Read More

Are Murder Hornets Making Their Way To Arizona?

by on May 6, 2020 0
They raid beehives and decapitate their victims, possess stingers long enough to penetrate several layers of clothing and have the terrifying nickname of murder hornets. Asian giant hornets have recently been spotted in the Pacific Northwest. The Washington state Department of Agriculture has had two confirmed sightings of these insects, and they have shown... Read More

Recreational Shooting Ban In Arizona National Forests Starts Wednesday To Reduce Wildfire

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Southwestern Region is enacting a recreational shooting restriction for the Coronado, Prescott and Tonto National Forests to reduce wildfires and to protect the health and safety of employees and communities. Beginning May 6, 2020 at 5:00 pm and until July 31, 2020 or until rescinded, recreational shooting... Read More

Shemer Art Center is Expanding its Facility

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The Shemer Art Center has started a fundraising campaign with hopes of raising funds to expand its facility. The property at 4601 N. Arcadia Drive is just south of the Shemer’s current campus. “This property is surrounded on three sides by current Shemer land,” said Shemer Art Center President and Executive Director Shonna James.... Read More

Great Wolf Lodge Donates Hundreds Of Linens To Family Promise Of Greater Phoenix

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Family Promise of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that rescues primarily first-time homeless families and their pets and helps them return to independence, received a donation of hundreds of linens from Great Wolf Lodge Arizona. This effort is part of Great Wolf Lodge’s company-wide Paw Pledge initiative, which focuses on health and safety of its... Read More

Cinco de Mayo Deals To Celebrate At Home

by on May 5, 2020 0
You might still be quarantined at home, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year! The popular May holiday falls on Taco Tuesday, so with the stay-at-home order still in effect, plan to celebrate from the comfort of your home. Below are a few restaurants offering specials and... Read More

Slide Rock State Park Limits Visitors

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As the Arizona weather heats up, Sedona and the nearby attractions are preparing for an increase in weekend visitors. Several popular destinations remain closed and others are restricting the number of visitors allowed. “My guess is that it’s about one-third of our regular visiting numbers,” said Hank Vincent, who is the park manager at... Read More

Bashas’ To Celebrate National Teacher Day

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The end of the school year may look a little different this year, but our teachers are still busy working hard behind their computers to help students all across Arizona finish the school year strong. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping the future of our children. We entrust our children with... Read More