It’s challenging enough to be a young person with mental health issues without the added trauma generated by a worldwide pandemic. Children and teens the world over are grappling with the stress, fear, grief, isolation and uncertainty created by COVID-19. Unfortunately, the struggles and losses of … [Read more...] about Animals Helping to Ease Pandemic Stress
Local News
Bank Building to Become Prescott City Hall
Prescott City Council members showed no hesitation in approving payment of $7.55 million for the 14-year-old National Bank three-story building located at 201 N. Montezuma Street to replace the 59-year-old municipal building, which has served as Prescott City Hall since the early 1960s. The … [Read more...] about Bank Building to Become Prescott City Hall
Sinema Hosts Roundtable with Arizona Tourism Leaders Aimed at Expanding Job Opportunities
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema hosted a roundtable with Arizona tourism leaders to discuss COVID-19’s impacts on Arizona’s tourism industry, identify ways to expand economic opportunities, and highlight how the recent coronavirus-relief law will help fuel Arizona’s economic … [Read more...] about Sinema Hosts Roundtable with Arizona Tourism Leaders Aimed at Expanding Job Opportunities
Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Dramatically Expand Telehealth
Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to dramatically expand telemedicine in Arizona and provide greater opportunities for accessible medical services, fulfilling a priority of his 2021 State of the State Address. “Ensuring Arizonans have access to safe and reliable medical services is a … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Dramatically Expand Telehealth
Community Rallies to Support Animal Sanctuary
Animal Guardian Network (AGN), a 22-acre 501(c)(3) non-profit senior animal sanctuary located in Camp Verde, has received some help from the community. It was discovered that an essential piece of equipment for the organization, a John Deere Gator, had disappeared. AGN representatives say word of … [Read more...] about Community Rallies to Support Animal Sanctuary
Rough Year for Pets, Too
It’s tricky enough to match up homeless pets with new owners, but the upheavals of 12 months of pandemic conditions have added to the challenges of animal adoption. In some cases, it also has added new difficulties to the world of pet ownership. Sudden changes for families facing unemployment … [Read more...] about Rough Year for Pets, Too
Celebrating Prescott’s New Airport Terminal
It was accurately called “the newest airport terminal in the world,” at least for one day. The $15 million Prescott Regional Airport Terminal (PRC) opened on March 30, with a formal ribbon-cutting commemorating the opening at 3 p.m. on March 31. The 18,000-square-foot modern building replaces … [Read more...] about Celebrating Prescott’s New Airport Terminal
Sound Check
Music and dancing has returned to the Quad Cities area and is starting to return to the Flagstaff area, with a lot more planned for May. The scheduling of more live music gives musicians, venue owners and customers hope for the future. Prescott area venues never totally shut down the music during … [Read more...] about Sound Check
Senate Advances Water Package Including Sinema-Secured Tribal Water Funding
The U.S. Senate advanced the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act—bipartisan legislation that strengthens Arizona’s water future and includes $250 million for the Tribal Drinking Water Program that Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured. “I am proud to see the Senate … [Read more...] about Senate Advances Water Package Including Sinema-Secured Tribal Water Funding
Governor Ducey Bans Vaccine Passports
Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order banning "vaccine passports" and preventing state and local governments from requiring Arizonans to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status to receive service or enter an area. “The residents of our state should not be required by the … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Bans Vaccine Passports
