ALL In launches initiative to help Latinx students bridge education gap
By Barbara Smith | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019
PHOENIX - Education activist Luis Avila, after working in education reform for more than 20 years, launched Arizona Latinos in Education on Monday, creating the ALL In initiative to help Latinx students have a fair shot at school.
Diamondbacks teammates believe Eduardo Escobar ideal candidate for Clemente award
By Erica Block | Friday, Sept. 20, 2019
PHOENIX - From the work he does in the local community to the leadership he brings to the Diamondbacks clubhouse, teammates believe Eduardo Escobar is a worthy candidate for the 2019 Roberto Clemente Award.
Even as they adapt to life in Peru, Venezuelans dream of returning home
By Miranda Cyr | Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Many of the 700,000 Venezuelans who moved to Peru in recent years dream of returning home, which could slow their integration into Peruvian society. Even though Spanish is spoken in both countries, there are many differences between the nations..
Phoenix Rising prepares for Lambert, Flemmings losses to Jamaican national team
By Owain Evans | Wednesday, June 5, 2019
TEMPE – Phoenix Rising prepared to lose Kevon Lambert to international duty until July.
Shift of CBP officers has led to border slowdown that’s hurting trade
By Andrew Howard | Monday, April 8, 2019
WASHNGTON - President Donald Trump may have backed off his threat to close the border, but business leaders form both sides of the border say there is a very real slowdown in crossings that's hurting businesses, after the redeployment of Customs and Border Protection officers.
EPA plan to ease mercury standards raises ire of moms’ group, activists
By Andrew Howard | Monday, March 18, 2019
WASHINGTON - A Phoenix mom joined dozens of activists who called the EPA's plan to relax standards on power plant emissions, like mercury, an "attack on American children," but one industry official said the ruls has cost billions for negligible benefits.
The tale of two schools and their recovery from Hurricane Maria
By Carino Dominguez | Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
Border safety, trade are high on agenda for Republican governors
By Edgardo Lozoya and Alexa Avila | Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018
SCOTTSDALE – The Republican Governors Association held its annual convention in Scottsdale where governors collaborate and discuss their plan for their state.
Cardinals’ running back Derrick Coleman shares his journey with deaf students
By Ricardo Ávila | Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018
PHOENIX – Derrick Coleman, the NFL’s first legally deaf offensive player, shared his story with the Phoenix School for the Deaf.
Border clashes in Tijuana have immigration advocates mobilized
By SuElen Rivera and Abdel Jimenez | Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
PHOENIX – Asylum seekers face difficulties at the Mexican-American border with tear gas and border closures in Tijuana, but pro-immigrant groups want to help.
Foreign-born doctors are vital to Arizona’s rural communities
By SuElen Rivera and Abdel Jimenez | Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018
SHOW LOW – To fulfill their program requirement, foreign physicians are choosing to work in underserved areas, aiding many communities and people in need of medical services while these areas struggle to find more primary care physicians.
Dream season ends: Phoenix Rising fall short in USL championship
By Ricardo Ávila | Friday, Nov. 9, 2018
KANSAS CITY -- Phoenix Rising FC's dream season came to an end Thursday night when the team lost to Louisville City FC in the United Soccer League championship.