To the editor: Since it is nearing Halloween, I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised at the rising up of spirits. But Republicans, really, David Gowan for Arizona State Senate from Legislative District 14? A man who, according to an Arizona Star report, was investigated by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office after he wrongly collected more than...
by Susann Miller It’s election time, and with that comes the onslaught of election-related phone calls, emails, snail mail, campaign signs, TV ads, radio ads … yeah, it’s enough to make you stop paying attention. But within that onslaught are things you do need to pay attention to: Scammers are hoping that you’re too fatigued or too naive to...
by Hollie Warnick As a mother of 4 children, I know how important routines are for an atmosphere of harmony. With school and activities in full swing, we can find ourselves overwhelmed, frenzied, or falling short. To combat this, choose to incorporate positive energy. By positive energy, I don’t simply mean think happy thoughts like Peter Pan...
by Ellen Hartman Irish Beef, the Tucson-area Arby’s franchise, has named Jami Salyers a partner of the corporation. In her role as director of operations, Salyers will continue to oversee daily operations of the restaurants and upcoming remodels and new builds, working closely with the other partners on site selection and construction as they...
by LeAnn McRae No one thought Thomas would be King. He stood fifth in line. He received no special recognition for his place in line, no royal lessons, only a tutor, Professor Carter. One stormy night a fire raged through the palace, taking the lives of the King, Queen, their three boys, and Thomas’s father, making room for Thomas. “Long live the...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA) announced August 21st, 2018, that Jayme L. Kahle successfully completed the Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP). “The intensive EFOP is designed to prove senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various facets of fire administration...
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility A 40,000 square foot medical cannabis cultivation facility is being built next to the Rita Ranch Car Wash on Rita Road. Phase 1 planned opening is April 1st. In the first 12 months they plan to hire about 50 employees, from an executive team to laborers. They are not currently accepting applications, but will...
To the editor: It’s no secret that many Pima County roads are in need of repair, and now voters have a chance to help by approving Prop 463 on November 8th. Without raising property taxes, Prop 463 would allow the county to sell bonds to fix roads in our communities. The county has bonds that are expiring, so the tax rate will remain the...
The east side of Tucson currently is seeing heavy construction activity from voter-approved Regional Transportation Authority projects. The RTA’s 20-year plan is in its 12th year and will continue to be funded by the RTA’s half-cent excise tax through June 2026. Recently, the RTA formed a new 35-member citizens committee to launch the development...
Since last February, members of the Pima County Board of Supervisors have been struggling over accepting, rejecting, and ultimately terminating a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security named, “Operation Stonegarden.” This federal grant has been awarded annually to law enforcement agencies, particularly our own Pima County...
