April 2012 – Moab Sun News

The Grand County Council is scheduled to vote next week on whether to increase taxes on tourists staying in the area. To generate more revenue, the city council is considering Councilman Chris Baird’s proposal to increase the so-called “temporary room tax” rate from 3 percent to 4.25 percent, the highest the state allows. Baird said […]
TRIBAL MEMBERS TO COMPLETE CROSS-COUNTRY RUN WITH THE SUN, PRAYER FOR ALL WATER: CONCERT AND CELEBRATION JUNE 16-17 AT SYCUAN

Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Members of the Barona Tribe and members of the Passamacodi Tribe of Maine June 1, 2023 (East County, San Diego) — Local Native Americans are completing the longest indigenous prayer in U.S. history. “Run with the Sun” is the brainchild of lakeside resident Bobby Wallace, a member of the Barona Band […]
Physician Who Worked in a Rural Health Centers Explains Why a YES vote on the Health District Bond is Vital; Town Hall Information Session Sun. April 23

Editor’s Note: Health District Bond approval will set up several more City Halls in the North County Recreation District on Sunday, April 23rd. See below for details. Dr. Yvana Iovino, MD I strongly support the Nehalem Bay Health District bond action in the May 16 elections. I hope my experience helps voters understand why. First, […]
Lil Wayne Still on Probation in Arizona for ’08 Bust; Scheduled to Appear Tonight In Phoenix | Up on the Sun | Phoenix | Phoenix New Times

Lil Wayne has postponed Monday night’s benefit concert, so he doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to return to his state of being arrested for drug charges in 2008. Celebrity Theater. “He was on a plane to get here,” a Phoenix Theater rep said about an hour ago, when she last heard for a […]
Tucson should find a way to keep Sun Tran bus fares free

Ride the Sun Tran bus these days and you’ll notice a difference from before the pandemic. I’m not talking about free fares – big change. I’m not talking about occasional drugging – bad change. I’m talking purely about people, passengers. There are many of them. The Tucson City Council is looking ahead to the June […]
Man arrested in 1988 killing of Cypress man who had gone to meet friends in Fontana – San Bernardino Sun

On June 8, 1988, Angel Martinez, 52, was reported missing by his wife after he left to meet friends in Fontana. (Provided by Fontana Police Department) A 63-year-old Wisconsin man was again charged with murder in the death of a missing Cypress man in 1988 and was arrested at his home last week, officials said. […]
Midnight Sun Mining Appoints Director of Marketing and Communications

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – March 14, 2023)- Midnight Sun Mining Co., Ltd. (TSXV: MMA) (OTCQB: MDNGF) (“Company” or “Midnight” Sun”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian O’Brien as Director of Marketing and Communications. With over 20 years of experience in the mineral exploration and mining industry, Mr. O’Brien has acted in a […]
Queen Creek, Sun City Republicans clash over transportation funding

PHOENIX – Republican state senators representing Sun City and Queen Creek have different ideas about transportation funding. The debate on SB 1122 addresses whether Maricopa County voters will have the opportunity to extend the half-cent sales tax on transportation projects for an additional 20 years. That’s only possible with the permission of the Republican-controlled Arizona […]
Becoming the 1st Latina leader of Valley of the Sun United Way

Valley of the Sun United Way’s first Latina CEO, Carla Vargas Jasa, poses for a portrait at VSUW’s offices in Phoenix, Arizona, January 20, 2023. Megan Mendoza/The Republic Valley of the Sun United Way has been serving Maricopa County since 1927, tackling systemic inequalities that lead to health, housing, education, and employment problems. Maricopa County […]
MCSO locates missing couple out of Sun City West

Sun City West, Arizona — Update: Phillip and Sebastiana are placed. The couple had been in a car accident and had been admitted to the hospital. They are expected to survive the injury. ——— The original is below ————— A silver alert was issued while the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department searched for a husband and […]