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Monday, March 31, 2025

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Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport: 'The health and outlook of our airport continues to show how Phoenix has resoundingly bounced'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 31, 2022

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recently had several ratings increase, illustrating the continuing improvements made at the airport since the pandemic, officials say.

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Gallego as Phoenix City Council opposes Roe v. Wade ruling: 'The investigation of medical personnel providing abortion services is deprioritized'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 30, 2022

The Phoenix City Council has voted to officially oppose the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the case of Roe v. Wade, and to tell local police to lower the priority of calls relating to the violation of abortion laws.

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Local doctor says people who suffer from chronic sinusitis sleep poorly and are more likely to develop sleep apnea

By Sam Jackson | Oct 26, 2022

People suffering with chronic sinusitis often experience low-quality sleep.

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Candidate ends campaign after arrest: 'A personal legal matter has recently arisen'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 26, 2022

Randy Kaufman (R), candidate for a local governing board, recently suspended his campaign.

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Arizona Secretary of State’s Office issues report on intimidation: 'voter was trying to drop off their ballot'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 25, 2022

The Arizona Secretary of State’s office has referred a report of voter intimidation to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Arizona's Attorney General's Office.

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Ducey appoints 4 to Maricopa County Superior Court

By Sam Jackson | Oct 23, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has announced the appointments of Jillian Francis, Charlene Jackson, James Knapp and Sunita Krishna to the Maricopa County Superior Court.

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Arizona veterinarians honor colleague: 'Wild animals ... are going to be better off because of what he stood for'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 21, 2022

A group of Arizona veterinarians recently traveled to South Africa to take care of wild animals.

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Local doctor discusses the stages of eustachian tube dysfunction and how it can be treated

By Sam Jackson | Oct 18, 2022

Causes of eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) include allergies, a common cold, the flu or chronic acid reflux.

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Phoenix Promise scholarship program applications now available, spring 2023 semester deadline is Oct. 31

By Sam Jackson | Oct 17, 2022

Applications are available online for the Phoenix Promise scholarship program for students who attend Maricopa Community Colleges.

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Former Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon announces diagnosis of rare form of cancer: 'I intend to beat this'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 16, 2022

Former Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon announced that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer, after he had complained of intense pain in his lower back.

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Maricopa County election officials comment on election transparency: 'We actually encourage you to get involved'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 13, 2022

With the general election about a month away, Maricopa County election officials have begun holding news conferences in order to ensure transparency and answer voter questions before voters go to the polls on Nov. 8.

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Director of new clinic operations for National Breathe Free has won an award to honor people 'who go above and beyond'

By Sam Jackson | Oct 11, 2022

Leah Smoyer, director of new clinic operations for National Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, has won the Jack Matthews award for excellence, according to Matt Ghanem, CEO of National Breathe Free.

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Science Prep Academy of Phoenix wins $1 Million 'Ducey Prize' for STOP

By Sam Jackson | Oct 11, 2022

Science Prep Academy of Phoenix won the $1 Million “Ducey Prize” for the STOP (Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless) for Arizona Education Awards, an initiative of the Yass Prize.

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Scottsdale doctor says balloon sinuplasty is a quick and minimally invasive procedure

By Sam Jackson | Oct 3, 2022

Almost 29 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic sinusitis.

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Phoenix Mayor on new American Airlines flights: 'Phoenix benefits from increased connectivity to emerging global markets'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 27, 2022

Beginning Jan. 10, American Airlines will begin daily, nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Monterrey, Mexico.

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Phoenix celebrates water professionals with 'Thank a Water Hero Day'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 24, 2022

Phoenix Water celebrated 'Thank a Water Hero Day' Sept. 23 to salute water and wastewater professionals for their service to the community.

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Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, Best Friends Animal Society partner for national adoption weekend

By Sam Jackson | Sep 20, 2022

Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) and Best Friends Animal Society recently joined forces for a Sept. 16-18 adoption campaign to encourage more pet adoptions.

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Cholla Trail at Camelback Mountain to reopen in Phoenix

By Sam Jackson | Sep 20, 2022

The City of Phoenix recently announced that the popular Cholla Trail at Camelback Mountain will reopen to the public on Sept. 30.

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Phoenix appoints Nicole Dupuis-Witt as public health adviser

By Sam Jackson | Sep 18, 2022

The city of Phoenix has hired its first public health adviser, Nicole Dupuis-Witt, whose position was approved by the City Council in April. Dupuis-Witt will start her position on Oct. 17, according to a release on the city’s website.

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Doug Ducey recalls Sept. 11: 'That day is a sobering reminder'

By Sam Jackson | Sep 13, 2022

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags on all state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Sept. 11 in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 people who were killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.