Fire restrictions increased in Maricopa County’s regional parks
Maricopa County Parks have implemented smoking restrictions as part of a campfire ban effective July 1. Normal restrictions prohibiting campfires, fire pits, grills or any other use of charcoal remain in effect, however, gas/propane grills are permitted in designated areas. Violation of Parks Rule R-113 may result in citation. A lifting date for the campfire […]
Yavapai County’s Alisha Nakayama Wins Prestigious Gerda and Kurt Klein Guardian of Freedom Award | Prescott Valley Times local news
Christy Matheson Parks Yavapai County Prosecutor Dennis McGrane announced that Alisha Nakayama was the recipient of the statewide Legal Assistant Gerda and Kurt Klein Defender of Freedom Award on June 7, 2024, at the Arizona Prosecutor's Advisory Board's Annual Legal Assistant Conference. The Gerda and Kurt Klein Guardian of Freedom Award was established in 2018 […]
Yuma County’s Survivor Gala to celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – June 2 is National Cancer Survivors Day. To commemorate this, Relay for Life Yuma County will host a Survivor Gala to celebrate and honor survivors and caregivers. This year, we have some amazing sponsors joining us, including Chef Jonathan Palacio of A Cut Above Meals, to elevate the experience into […]
News Flash • Maricopa County’s New Assistant County Managers
As one of the state's largest employers, Maricopa County is adding dynamic leadership to its executive team.Blanca Caballero has been promoted from director of Environmental Services to deputy county manager overseeing administrative and community services. Caballero began her career with Environmental Services in 2008, where she worked until 2013. After working for the Arizona Department […]
County’s Corner: Happy spring, Mohave County | Opinion
As you probably know, spring is not just spring, but also my favorite season of the year, parliamentary season. I love chasing bills on Capitol Hill. It's like part of a bouncing ball ends up over (or under) the fence, never to be seen again. Our wonderful Congress. Sen. Borrelli, Rep. Biasiucci, and Rep. Gillette […]
Cochise County’s only source aquifer keeps three communities flowing with water
NACO, Ariz. (KGUN) — Water conservation efforts in Cochise County tend to focus on the San Pedro River and its recharge, but in Naco, Naco Sanitary District board members are trying to conserve the only water source aquifer. I am concerned about this. “Everyone has been ignoring this aquifer,” said Steven Day, Naco Sanitary District […]
Applications Open for Pima County’s Summer Youth Employment Program
Audio for this article is made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. A Talking Glass Media production. Pima County opened registration for its Summer Youth Employment Program on March 1st. Students will participate in SYEP in Las Artes, where they will build, design, and paint small community libraries for neighborhoods across Tucson. The program […]
Maricopa County’s Approach with Free Home Testing Kits
In a groundbreaking initiative, Maricopa County Public Health officials have launched a free home test kit program for sexually transmitted infections to target the rapidly increasing incidence of congenital syphilis. The initiative aims to make testing more accessible and ensure early detection and prevention. Understand the initiative The program was introduced in response to an […]
AG asked to weigh in on Gila County’s regulation of short-term rentals
Gila County's regulation of short-term rental properties has drawn scrutiny from one of the county's Republican lawmakers, who has asked the attorney general for an opinion on whether the county is following a state law that limits regulation of local rental properties. . Late last year, the Gila County Board of Supervisors 16 page regulations […]
Reinhardt: Pinal County’s water resources must be managed carefully
Written by Phil Reinhardt, resident of northern Pinal County A report from the Arizona Department of Water Resources found that all of Pinal County's groundwater is accounted for. However, more than 700 rental units have been approved in Casa Grande that circumvent water laws. Why was this allowed? This situation is extremely worrying, especially in […]
