The drive to San Diego from Phoenix is made by many Arizona residents wanting to escape the heat of the summer. On Sunday, the aftermath in Southern California of Hurricane Hilary gave drivers on that road an unfortunate and very potential scary situation. Several miles of Interstate 8 eastbound, between the towns of Jacumba...
Read MoreAt the request of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Animal Incident Management (AIM), five members of the Arizona Humane Society’s Emergency Response Team were deployed to Maui to assist in the aftermath of the devasting wildfires. The team has been tasked with search and rescue efforts behind fire lines. “As Arizona’s designated responder for animals in...
Read MoreAn IRS special agent was killed in an accidental shooting by another agent at the federal gun range Thursday morning in Phoenix. In a statement released, FBI officials confirmed an investigation in the death of an IRS agent is underway but did not divulge additional details as to what led up to the incident...
Read MoreSome dehumidifiers sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s and Walmart have overheated, causing dozens of fires throughout the U.S. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the continued risk of fire from dehumidifiers manufactured by Gree Electric Appliances, of China. CPSC urges consumers to immediately check to see if their dehumidifier is...
Read MoreIn the next few weeks, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) begins a six-month fuels project southwest of Flagstaff to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, protect nearby communities, improve forest health, and safeguard watersheds. Starting the week of August 28, work starts on the 441-acre Woody Project located on State...
Read MoreThe City of Flagstaff will lift current fire restrictions and return to Stage 0 fire restrictions on Tuesday, August 15 at 8:00 a.m. Under Stage 0 fire restrictions, smoking and use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited in all public places within the City of Flagstaff, including City Parks, Open Spaces, and the Flagstaff Urban...
Read MoreFrom classic films and binge-worthy comedies to hit songs and anime series, McDonald’s has been famously featured in entertainment for decades. McDonald’s is now giving fans a front-row seat to a new experience, headlined by some of their most beloved menu items. Introducing the As Featured In Meal, a collection of fan-favorite menu items that have...
Read MoreAfter 30 consecutive days of excessive heat warnings in Coconino, Maricopa, and Pinal counties, Governor Katie Hobbs has declared a State of Emergency to support local heat relief efforts. In addition to the declaration, Governor Hobbs has signed an executive order to better coordinate future government heat responses statewide and announced state-run cooling centers....
Read MoreToyota is conducting a safety recall in the U.S. involving certain 2022 and 2023 model year Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Approximately 168,000 vehicles in the U.S. are involved in this recall. The subject vehicles are equipped with a plastic fuel tube which could move and rub against a brake line and develop...
Read MorePHOTO CREDIT: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services: fws.gov The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to remove the native Arizona Apache trout from the List of Endangered and Threatened Species. Collaboration and partner-driven habitat conservation, non-native trout removal, and reintroduction efforts helped save the Apache trout from the brink of extinction. If delisted,...
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