Verde Drive-In, a new premiere drive-in movie theater, celebrates its’ first month of operation. The Verde Drive-In shows single-feature movies Friday and Saturday nights at its location in Camp Verde. Get your tickets online today! June’s movies include: Mama, Mia Pitch Perfect 3, Madagascar, … [Read more...] about The Verde Drive-In: Bringing Community to the Movies
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Creating Space for the New Normal
COVID-19 has been a horrific ongoing nightmare for many many people, and it is not my intention in any way to make light of its truly awful impacts that have caused such vast suffering. But there are some take-aways from this global experience that may help us as we move forward into the new … [Read more...] about Creating Space for the New Normal
Irish Solidarity for Indigenous COVID-19 Relief Continues as U2 Drummer Donates $100,000
Larry Mullen, Jr., Irish musician and co-founder of the rock group U2, has joined the wave of solidarity from Ireland for Indigenous Peoples disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 by donating $100,000 to the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund (Relief Fund). In early May donations to … [Read more...] about Irish Solidarity for Indigenous COVID-19 Relief Continues as U2 Drummer Donates $100,000
Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $600 Million In Local Coronavirus Relief Funds
The Governor’s Office is providing nearly $600 million in coronavirus relief and recovery dollars for local Arizona governments and nonprofits as part of a funding plan announced today by Governor Doug Ducey. The plan includes $441 million in direct, flexible funding to local cities, towns and … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Nearly $600 Million In Local Coronavirus Relief Funds
County Spending Impacted by COVID-19
Actions taken by two Yavapai County administrative entities demonstrate the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the economy. Yavapai College Board Approves Reduced Budget During its May 12 meeting, the Yavapai College District Governing Board approved an $82.6 million budget for the … [Read more...] about County Spending Impacted by COVID-19
TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
A novel combination of atovaquone, a drug used to treat malaria, and azithromycin, an antibiotic effective against a variety of bacterial infections, is being tested in clinical trials to treat moderately to severely sick COVID-19 patients at three HonorHealth hospitals in Scottsdale and … [Read more...] about TGen, HonorHealth Testing New COVID-19 Treatment on Arizona Patients
Carbon Dioxide Emissions Drop to Unprecedented Levels During COVID-19 Outbreak
As the demand for transportation fuels has plummeted at an unprecedented rate recently because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Northern Arizona University atmospheric scientist says the dramatic decrease in local air pollution and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels above cities is significant, measurable, and … [Read more...] about Carbon Dioxide Emissions Drop to Unprecedented Levels During COVID-19 Outbreak
Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature
For 10 years, Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery has been using the natural environment to help young men recover from addiction. The Flagstaff-based program engages men, ages 18 to 35, in a variety of wilderness experiences that are emotionally and physically safe, combined with more … [Read more...] about Ten Years of Recovery Through Nature
Small Businesses May Still Apply for Paycheck Protection
Funds are still available to small businesses through the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans designed to encourage small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Small businesses, sole proprietors, independent contractors … [Read more...] about Small Businesses May Still Apply for Paycheck Protection
Chino Valley Businesses to Benefit from Water Agreement with Prescott
Town officials and business leaders in Chino Valley are appreciative of an intergovernmental agreement that allows the Town of Chino Valley to have access to City of Prescott water service for commercial uses. “This agreement gives our community a great opportunity for growth and advancement. It … [Read more...] about Chino Valley Businesses to Benefit from Water Agreement with Prescott