Aussie rules: Aron Baynes evolves into Phoenix Suns’ modern center
By Tyler Dunn | Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns may not have known what they had when they traded for Aron Baynes this offseason, but they do now. He’s one of the best-shooting centers in the NBA.
Money to burn: Forest Service wildfire fund ends its year in the black
By Kailey Broussard | Friday, Oct. 25, 2019
WASHINGTON - For the first time in nine years, the U.S. Forest Service ended the fiscal year without depleting its fire suppression budget and having to borrow money from other projects to continue fighting wildfires.
Arizona saw some of deepest cuts, biggest tuition hikes since recession
By Lindsay Walker | Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019
WASHINGTON - Arizona universities suffered the largest percentage cuts in state aid to higher education since the start of the recession and saw the second-largest increase in student tuition at the same time, a new report shows.
Quarterback coup: Pinnacle emerging as factory for Division I talent
By Corey Kirk | Friday, Oct. 4, 2019
PHOENIX – First came Brian Lewerke. Then Spencer Rattler. Add J.D. Johnson as the latest quarterback at Pinnacle High School that will take his talents to a Division I program.
Despite ‘modest gains,’ schools continue to see severe teacher shortage
By Lindsay Walker | Monday, Sept. 23, 2019
WASHINGTON - Arizona schools started this academic year with 21% of all teaching positions vacant, and nearly half of the teachers who were on the payroll did not meet the state's certification standards, according to a new report. And that was an improvement from last year.
‘We have to live with it’: Students demand climate action today to ensure a greener tomorrow
By James Carr and Wissam Melhem | Friday, Sept. 20, 2019
PHOENIX – With the U.N. climate summit Monday, thousands of people around the world took part in a global climate strike. And students played a major role.
With so much construction, why is affordable housing so scarce in Phoenix?
By Katherine Davis-Young | Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019
PHOENIX – Phoenix is booming, but much of the new housing is unaffordable to people who aren’t wealthy.
Fecal treatment leads to improved lives for children with autism
By Ashley Carter | Friday, May 10, 2019
GILBERT – ASU researcher James Adams said microbiota transfer therapy has been useful in treating children with autism and their gastrointestinal issues. Ben Bonaroti participated in the treatment in 2014 and his quality of life improved.
At a downtown Phoenix center, the tables are turning for people with HIV
By Sarabeth Henne | Monday, May 6, 2019
PHOENIX – “Cookie” King, who was diagnosed with HIV 34 years ago, works at the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS helping those who walk the path she once walked. The need is great, because Maricopa County is a hotspot for HIV occurrences.
Arizona’s messy tax system hampers small businesses battling online retailers for tax fairness
By Veronica Graff | Tuesday, April 16, 2019
PHOENIX – The Arizona Legislature is considering a bill that would require online retailers who do not have a physical facility in the state to pay sales taxes on goods purchased by Arizonans. However, the state’s 93 city tax codes complicate the issue.
Nogales seeks a fair deal from binational commission on costs of treating wastewater
By Chloe Jones | Friday, April 12, 2019
NOGALES – A federal bill would establish fair treatment between Nogales and the International Boundary and Water Commission, which handles transborder treaties and their application.
Joey Daccord makes history, becomes first ASU player to compete in NHL
By Killian McClatchey | Wednesday, April 10, 2019
From the NCAA Tournament to the NHL, Joey Daccord made a quick transition from playing for the Sun Devils to playing for the Senators.