No Booker, no problem? Suns remain confident for Game 3, even without injured guard
PHOENIX – Even with Devin Booker sidelined due to a hamstring strain suffered in Game 2, the Phoenix Suns feel good about their chances against the New Orleans Pelicans.
States, feds weigh next steps amid ‘profound concerns’ over dam levels
WASHINGTON - Federal officials say they are in uncharted territory with their plan to sharply cut releases from Lake Powell, as they scramble to find ways to protect water supplies and power generation by propping up lake levels that have fallen to historic lows.
Colorado, San Pedro make annual list of ‘most endangered’ U.S. rivers
WASHINGTON – Two Arizona rivers landed on an annual list of the top 10 "most endangered" rivers in the U.S. this week, including the drought-ravaged Colorado in the No. 1 spot. The San Pedro River was in eighth place due to groundwater pumping that threatens the river.
State of the Air report ranks Phoenix among 25 worst U.S. cities for pollution
PHOENIX – The latest State of the Air report from the American Lung Association gives Maricopa County a failing grade for air pollution, and found that 84% of Arizonans live in areas with high-risk of unhealthy air.
Sustainable drip: How some Arizona businesses are making fashion less polluting
PHOENIX – Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world, second only to oil production. The nonprofit FABRIC and the Arizona Sustainable Apparel Association are guiding small businesses to adopt sustainable, ethical values from the start.
Arizona recruit Dylan Andrews eager to join UCLA basketball this fall
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles native Dylan Andrews played his final year of high school basketball at AZ Compass Prep in Chandler and is committed to playing for the resurgent UCLA Bruins this fall.
How two sisters who never played baseball saved Tempe Prep from a forfeited season
TEMPE — When Tempe Prep was at risk of forfeiting games, two sisters stepped in to fill the roster and have become an integral part of the Knights team.
Referees blow the whistle on low pay, sometimes abusive conditions
LOS ANGELES – High school boys lacrosse officials in the L.A. area staged a brief work stoppage this month in response to a new pay proposal. While they’ve agreed to finish this year, the controversy raises the question of how referees are faring across the Southwest.
Spivey leads boys volleyball program at Tucson Mountain View to extreme heights
TUCSON — Lindsey Spivey, the 2019 boys volleyball coach of the year, is guiding Tucson Mountain View, and her family-like approach has made the program one of the best in the state.
Border numbers hit highest level in 20 years, as end of Title 42 looms
Border officials last month apprehended the most migrants at the southern border in at least 22 years, presenting a new challenge for the Biden administration's plan to end enforcement of Title 42 at the border just weeks from now.
Meet Baby Ozzie: A disappointing playoff loss for Suns fans highlighted by fist-bumping infant
PHOENIX — A disappointing Phoenix Suns playoff loss, that included a Devin Booker hamstring injury, is also highlighted by a fist-bumping infant sitting courtside.
Women’s group works to eliminate food insecurities in south Phoenix
PHOENIX – A group of women helped develop the Phoenix Food Action Plan, which works to eliminate food deserts in Phoenix and improve accessibility to healthful, affordable food.
