COVID Passport App with Vaccination Records Developed by Arizona Company

We need passports to get into other countries. Now, a Valley company offers a “coronavirus passport” to get us into places that require vaccinations. Bob Ramsey started developing the ConfirmD app because “for people to return to life practices, they’re going to eventually have a ‘passport’ where you will be able to see your... Read More

ADOT’s Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – February 12-15

A stretch of westbound Loop 101 (Pima Freeway) between Pima Road and 56th Street in the northeast Valley is scheduled to be closed this weekend (Feb. 12-15) for freeway widening work, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes while the following weekend freeway restrictions... Read More

Beloved ‘Lemonade Guy’ Derrick Moore Hospitalized Without Insurance

Over the last several years, if you have attended an Arizona Diamondbacks’ baseball game, an Arizona Rattler or Phoenix Suns game, chances are good that the “Lemonade Guy” has brought a smile to your face. He the notorious and beloved arena drink vendor and he is in the hospital without medical insurance. Derrick Moore... Read More

Arizona Hits One Million Doses Milestone

Governor Doug Ducey is applauding the hard work of Arizona’s medical professionals, volunteers and frontline workers as the state reaches one million vaccine doses administered today. “We’ve reached a major milestone with our one millionth dose,” said Governor Ducey. “The dedication and hard work of many made this accomplishment possible. Nurses, doctors, health technicians,... Read More

Maricopa County Residents Have $45 Million in Unclaimed Assets

Arizona has always been a migratory state, with many people moving here and leaving. Plus, job disruptions and unusual tax payments are common lately. Against this backdrop, it’s not surprising that some people might have left money on the table in the form of uncashed payroll checks, tax refunds, rebates, returned utility deposits, abandoned... Read More

70 Arizona Homes Suspended by AirBnB for Violating COVID-19 Party Policy

Vacation house rental company Airbnb announced Tuesday it has suspended 70 homes across Arizona for violating the company’s policy on parties and events during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cities that the homes were suspended in include Phoenix, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Sedona and Paradise Valley. In August, Airbnb announced a global ban on using vacation rentals... Read More

Allegiant Announces $39 Flights from Mesa to San Diego

Allegiant has announced a highly-anticipated new deal just in time for summer travel. Allegiant announced on Tuesday that they will begin flights from Mesa to San Diego. The hour flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to San Diego International Airport will begin on May 27. One-way fares start as low as $39. “As summer approaches,... Read More

Governor Ducey Announces Rental Assistance Program To Provide Financial Assistance And Housing Stability

This week, Governor Doug Ducey the Arizona Department of Economic Security will be launching a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide financial assistance and housing stability. “We want to make sure renters in Arizona have the resources and support they need,” said Governor Ducey. “The rental assistance program will keep families and those... Read More

COVID Delays Arizona Country Thunder Festival Again

The Arizona Country Thunder music festival has been postponed again because of the coronavirus pandemic. “After consultations with government and health officials and continual monitoring of the COVID-19 related phases of re-opening in the state, it has become clear that this event cannot be held safely at this time,” the event’s website says. The... Read More

Arizona to Receive Over $13 million in a Opioid Settlement

Arizona is set to receive more than $13 million in a multistate settlement related to the opioid epidemic. Attorneys general from around the country, including Arizona, reached a $573 million settlement with McKinsey and Company, a press release Thursday morning stated. McKinsey is one of the world’s largest consulting firms, the press release says,... Read More