Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy

by on November 18, 2020 0

Newest arrivals on Amazon: insulin and inhalers. The company said Tuesday that it has opened an online pharmacy, giving shoppers the chance to buy their medication on their phones and computers. The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. The move puts the online retail giant in...

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Arizona Snowbowl Ski Season to Begin Friday

by on November 17, 2020 0

This week, Arizonans will be able to hit the slopes at Snowbowl in Flagstaff with coronavirus restrictions in place. The ski resort will open its season on Friday with lift ticket prices ranging from $39 to $75 in November. Rentals and tickets must be purchased online. There will be some COVID-19 restrictions for employees...

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Carvana Hiring 285 Full Time Positions

by on November 13, 2020 0

Tempe-based online car seller Carvana is hiring 285 full-time workers who will be based at home for now. The hourly jobs in customer care entail guiding buyers through the process and offers full benefits and auto discounts, the company said Wednesday. Keeping coronavirus safety protocols in mind, interviews will be conducted virtually and subsequent...

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MCAO to Dismiss All Pending and Unfiled Charges of Possession of Marijuana

by on November 10, 2020 0

With the passage of Proposition 207, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) will be dismissing all pending and unfiled charges of possession of marijuana and any associated paraphernalia charges that are before this office. Instead of continuing to spend resources on these cases, this office will begin implementing the will of the voters immediately....

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Tonto National Forest Christmas Tree Permit Sales

by on November 9, 2020 0

With less than 50 days until Christmas, it is time to start thinking about decking your halls! Tonto National Forest Christmas tree permits will be available for purchase starting November 16. “Many families find a Christmas tree from their National Forest a unique treasure and have continued the tradition over the years,” acting forest...

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John S. McCain III Elementary School Breaks Ground

by on November 9, 2020 0

Local dignitaries and special guest, Cindy McCain, gathered at the site of the Buckeye Elementary School District’s newest school last week to celebrate the official groundbreaking for its 9th school, John S. McCain III Elementary. This state-of-the-art school has been designed by the Orcutt Winslow Architecture Firm and is being constructed by the Chasse...

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New Mammal Species Fossil Found in Northeast Arizona

by on November 9, 2020 0

Last week, a team of paleontologists revealed that a fossil they discovered inside the Petrified Forest National Park in northeast Arizona is from a new mammal species. The findings showed that the fossil is part of the cynodont family of mammal relatives, according to a press release. The new species, which was discovered during...

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McRib Returns to McDonald’s For First Time in 8 Years

by on November 2, 2020 0

Starting Dec. 2, McDonald’s McRib sandwich is returning to menus nationwide for the first time since 2012. The limited-time pork sandwich is brought back every year but is notoriously hard to find. McDonald’s even released its own McRib locator app to help customers locate restaurants that sold it. The fast-food giant brought the McRib...

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Mesa Public School District’s Native American Education Program Receives STEM Talent Pipeline Grant

by on October 30, 2020 0

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) today announced an educational grant of $5,000 to support the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs offered to the Mesa community’s Native American students, joined by the office of U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona. PhRMA partnered with the Mesa Public School District and the...

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