Dutch Bros Phoenix Donates $78,000 to Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Dutch Bros Phoenix recently partnered with customers to raise $78,000 for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. $1 from every drink sold on Tuesday, April 6, plus an additional contribution from the Dutch Bros Foundation, was donated to Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund. Phoenix Children’s Hope Fund is a critical source of funding for the areas of greatest need... Read More

Tesla Ride-Share Program Launches Phoenix-Tucson Service

Tesla Ride-Share Program Launches Phoenix-Tucson Service Need to travel from Phoenix to Tucson and want to do it in style? A Scottsdale-based company has you covered. Falcon Line has launched a premium ride share transportation service for travel between Phoenix and Tucson in Tesla cars. The Scottsdale-based company offers fully electric, premium, business class... Read More

Will Sports Betting in Arizona Become Legal?

On Monday, the Arizona Legislature approved a bill that will for the first time allow sports betting both on and off reservations. The bill allows betting on professional and college sports at sites owned by pro sports teams and at tribal casinos. It also allows gambling on fantasy sports and new Keno games at... Read More

Public Hearing April 16 for ADOT’s Tentative Five-Year Construction Program 

The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Friday, April 16, on the agency’s recommended plan for the next five years of construction projects statewide that will work to improve major corridors and upgrade pavement conditions. The virtual hearing on the 2022-2026 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program begins at 9 a.m.... Read More

Photography Exhibition at the Arizona Heritage Center Explores 1970s Life on the Navajo and Hopi Nations

“Unframed: A Photo Journey through Navajo and Hopi Nations, 1977-1978” opens April 29, 2021 The Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park is excited to announce a new exhibition featuring the photography of contemporary artist Katharine L. McKenna. During her gap year from college in upstate New York, McKenna spent the summers of 1977 and 1978... Read More

Talking Stick Resort Pool Parties Postponed

Citing the health of its guests and the general public, Talking Stick Resort has announced that it will postpone the start of its popular “Release” summer pool parties. “In the interest of the health and safety of our guests and the public at large, our summer Release parties have been postponed through at least... Read More

Arizona Preschool Enrollment Down

The Arizona Education Progress Meter shows the percentage of Arizona 3- and 4-year-olds enrolled in a quality early learning setting has declined 3 percentage points, 22% in 2019 to 19% in 2020. The goal is 45% by 2030. The enrollment decline is based on two factors: COVID-19’s detrimental impact on child care providers. When... Read More

Old Town Scottsdale Building to be Transformed into Hotel and Apartment Complex 

A historic building in Old Town Scottsdale, and the property surrounding it, will be transformed into a new hotel and apartments, which business owners say could breathe new life into the area. But the proposal for a seven-story building is more than twice what city code allows in the area. The project got support... Read More

Plan Ahead For Warmer Weather Travel on Arizona’s Highways 

We’ve had a taste of hot weather across Arizona in recent weeks. It serves as a great reminder for drivers to prepare for highway travel under higher temperatures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Having emergency prep kit in vehicle is a year-round smart idea. Just like ADOT reminds travelers each fall to... Read More

Boeing 737 Max Has Another Problem, Will Be Grounded Again

Boeing announced a new problem with the troubled 737 Max — this time, the issue is with its electrical system. “Boeing has recommended to 16 customers that they address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 Max airplanes prior to further operations,” the company said. Airlines need to verify that one... Read More