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Arizona prison population ticks upward after pandemic decline
The effect of the worldwide pandemic reached far and wide in 2020, including the number of people being admitted to Arizona prisons. But following a dip in admissions during that pandemic era, … more
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Independent launches Insider Perks
We appreciate our readers and we're continuing to look at ways to show our gratitude.  In appreciate of you, we have launched Subscriber Perks, where we partner with local businesses to offer … more
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Lindsey Manz
Making family meals merry through mindful eating
Between festive desserts, classroom celebrations, stocking stuffers and tasty gifts arriving from friends and family, the holiday season brings endless opportunities for sugar overload. As a result, … more
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Michael Jones
Report: Arizonans Strengthen Understanding of Whole Body Health and Oral Wellness
Whole person health is gaining traction across Arizona as residents recognize the role oral health plays in overall wellbeing. Findings from the 2025 Delta Dental of Arizona “Examining Oral … more
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Support your favorite charity on Giving Tuesday
It's Giving Tuesday, and there's many worthwhile charities that could use your support throughout Arizona.  After you donate to your favorite nonprofit organizations, you may want to … more
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A hiking trail leads visitors into the Fountain Hills Desert Botanical Garden.
Fountain Hills Botanical Garden celebrates 50 years
Of the hundreds of people who buzz in and out of town on Fountain Hills Boulevard every day, most probably pass by without noticing a small parking lot with a medal sign that signifies the entrance … more
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Tucson Police School Safety Officer William Bonanno plays with students at Legacy Traditional School in Tucson shortly after being honored for stopping an armed intruder on campus. The January 2025 incident prompted widespread praise and recognition for Bonanno’s quick actions.
Arizona commits to school safety
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has pledged to maintain armed law enforcement on all school campuses currently staffed, even if federal funding is paused. The move comes as … more
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Boys & Girls Club of the Valley has kicked off a reading program meant to keep youngsters engaged through the summer months.
Arizona's Literacy Plan 2030 targets reading gains with science
Arizona’s Literacy Plan 2030 is a statewide initiative aimed at ensuring all children read proficiently by third grade through evidence-based instruction and family engagement. The plan addresses persistent literacy gaps with early screening, teacher training and community partnerships. If successful, it could become a national model for improving reading outcomes. more
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Silas Munoz, a student at Surprise Elementary School, enjoys his school lunch.
Arizona schools brace for food insecurity surge
In Arizona’s classrooms, hunger is a daily barrier to learning — and it may be about to get worse. The sweeping tax and spending package signed by President Trump — formally … more
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Trump admin freeze on education funds blocks millions to Arizona
School districts in Arizona are entering the new academic year under a cloud of uncertainty after the U.S. Department of Education failed to meet a July 1 deadline to distribute $6.2 billion in federal K–12 funding. more
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Fountain Hills Mayor Gerry Friedel, Bill “Sprinkles” Haughey and Kathleen Kurty are ready to serve up ice cream to visitors at the annual Ice Cream Social as the Fountain Hills Community Center.
Hot summer chiller in Fountain Hills
One of the most celebrated programs receiving funding is the 9th Grade On-Track initiative. At Camelback High School in Phoenix, where the program was piloted in 2019, on-track rates for freshman nearly doubled, with graduation rates climbing from 72% to 92%.
Arizona 2026 budget invests in schools, but future needs a fix
The newly passed bipartisan 2026 Arizona budget delivers a suite of student- and family-focused investments designed to support student success, increase access to meals and childcare, and give … more
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