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 …
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By Harrison Mantas, Cronkite News
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11/5/19
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FLAGSTAFF — Food trucks. Wi-Fi. Hot showers. Those campground upgrades could be coming to a national park near you.
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By Felicia Fonseca, The Associated Press
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10/19/19
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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 …
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8/25/19
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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 …
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8/19/19
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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 …
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7/27/19
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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 …
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7/19/19
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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 …
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7/18/19
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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 …
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6/27/19
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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4/17/19
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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 …
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4/11/19
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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 …
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12/27/18
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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 …
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12/27/18
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A survey of Valley businesses shows support among businesses for increased taxes to fund K-12 education to better prepare train incoming workers for …
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