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The rocket carrying ASU's Phoenix CubeSat to the International Space Station lifts off from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Atlantic coast Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019.
ASU team watches as its project is launched into orbit
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. — A concussive boom radiated out from the launch pad at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility as nine Arizona State University students watched four years of their work ascend … more
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In this July 27, 2015 photo, the busy Bright Angel Trail is crowded with hikers headed down into the Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. The Interior Department is considering recommendations to modernize campgrounds within the National Park Service.
Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks
FLAGSTAFF — Food trucks. Wi-Fi. Hot showers. Those campground upgrades could be coming to a national park near you. more
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Yee: Arizona high school students will receive financial education this fall
By Kimberly Yee Special to the Independent As the back-to-school season is finally upon us, it is encouraging to think about all that our children will learn in this new academic school year. I … more
Minor league baseball players earn right to sue over wages in Arizona
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — A federal appeals court has given a key victory to players on minor league teams the right to sue to be paid the minimum wage while … more
Arizona Attorney General Brnovich seeks new drug for death penalty executions
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Attorney General Mark Brnovich is offering to help the state get a new supply of chemicals to execute those on death row. In a letter … more
Chucri: Maricopa County elections are changing for the better
Building on a year’s worth of momentum, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors just took an important step to restore our statutory responsibilities related to elections. These … more
Arizona unemployment rate remains same from May through June
By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services PHOENIX — Wondering why the voter-mandated increase in the minimum wage hasn’t culled jobs? It’s because the overall state economy is doing so … more
Glendale's Casa Terra launches revamped summer menu
Casa Terra, 6835 N. 58th Drive, reopened June 12 with a completely revamped menu, following a short summer break. The first and only restaurant in Arizona offering elevated vegan dining, Casa … more
Older adults have died in Arizona residential fires in 2019
Eight people have died in residential fires in Arizona in the first six months of 2019, and some of the victims share a few characteristics. As of June … more
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Hit and runs involving property damage can be a challenge for law enforcement
In the aftermath of a hit and run collision outside his home, Sun City resident Alan Rochman went right to work repairing a short cinderblock wall and … more
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INI launches Think Tank Initiative
I’ve been serving as your daily news editor at Independent Newsmedia for about 16 months. In that time, I’ve strived to bring a conscientious … more
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WalletHub ranks Arizona the seventh best state for prospective nurses
With the nursing industry expected to grow at double the rate than the average occupation through 2026, Arizona is among the Top 10 states for prospective … more
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Court sets hearing on Trump administration's asylum policy
Court sets hearing on Trump administration's asylum policy byAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday scheduled a hearing over whether to stop the Trump … more
Volunteers help prepare for disasters; Local agencies train lay people to assist first responders
By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia Public safety agencies across the Valley seek volunteers to help serve their communities — from giving assistance to victims on routine emergency calls to … more
Chompie’s restaurants to celebrate 40 years in business
Chompie’s, with five Valley locations including 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, 1145, Glendale, is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in February. Forty years ago, the Borenstein Family — Lou … more
Kawaii Sushi & Asian Cuisine opens in Glendale
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting early this month at Kawaii Sushi & Asian Cuisine – Deer Valley, at the corner of 67th Avenue and Happy Valley Road. The celebration … more
Survey shows business support for K-12 education funding
A survey of Valley businesses shows support among businesses for increased taxes to fund K-12 education to better prepare train incoming workers for … more
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