Next Generation: Grappling with loss of life and connection, Native youth transform into the leaders of tomorrow
PHOENIX – With COVID-19 disproportionately affecting tribal nations, Native youth are stepping up to help others, preserve their culture and start the healing process.
Judge halts plan to end census early, as Arizona, tribal responses lag
WASHINGTON - A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Census Bureau plan to end its counting a month earlier than planned, ruling in a suit joined last week by the Navajo Nation and Gila River Indian Community.
Trump faces criticism on remarks about service members, Arizona Sen. John McCain
Arizona politicians and veterans responded to a story by The Atlantic which alleged that Trump referred to Americans who died in war as “losers” and “suckers,” among other remarks regarding veterans and service members.
Sky Harbor scrubs airport as fliers take off for Labor Day weekend
PHOENIX – Sky Harbor airport has installed germ-zapping LED tech on escalators, placed social distancing signs on floors and throughout terminals and has workers scrubbing windows and surfaces.
LA28 unveils official logos for 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games
LA28 has released their new and animated logo designed by athletes, artists and celebrities.
Arizona suspends sports following COVID-19 spike; ASU says ‘no’ to releasing athlete data
PHOENIX – Arizona suspends athletic activity until Tuesday and women’s soccer activities for two weeks out of precaution of spreading COVID-19. ASU says it won't release athlete-specific information.
Nearly three-quarters of youth behind bars suffer from mental health issues
Kids in the juvenile justice system struggle with mental health issues at higher rates, yet they often don’t receive treatment.
Arizona bars reopen amid COVID-19 guidelines
PHOENIX – Arizona bars reopened after the state health department released a report showing moderate community spread of COVID-19 in most counties. Three bars had liquor licenses yanked.
Tribe renews voting site push, sets up showdown with Pima recorder
WASHINGTON - At least two Pima County supervisors will "press forward" to get an early voting site reinstated on the Pascua-Yaqui reservation, setting up a showdown with the county recorder who rejected the request again this week.
American Airlines says Arizona to lose fewer jobs than first threatened
WASHINGTON - American Airlines told more than 1,300 Phoenix employees in July they were at risk of furlough or layoff this fall, but the company insisted this week that the actual impact on Arizona workers will be smaller.
ASU launches 25-point plan to support Black faculty, staff, students
PHOENIX – ASU says its social justice plan includes moves to hire more Black faculty, develop graduate and doctoral fellowships from underserved communities and build a multicultural space – a plan met with measured praise on Thursday.
ASU President Crow voices confidence in COVID-19 efforts, school prepared to go remote if necessary
TEMPE - In an online forum with students, ASU President Michael Crow shared updates on the ASU community and its COVID-19 efforts.
