Board of Education declines changes to sex education policy
PHOENIX – No further changes will be made to Arizona’s sex education classes, the Board of Education decided Monday.
Trump OKs Navajo Nation disaster declaration in wake of February storms
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for the Navajo Nation that will allow it to seek reimbursement for funds it spent responding to a February storm that dumped snow on the reservation, isolating some communities and leading to flooding in other areas.
I am woman, hear me ‘fore’: ASU golfers part of historic event at Augusta
TEMPE – Three members of the Arizona State women's golf team participated in an amateur tournament last week, the first time women have ever competed at Augusta, the traditional site of the Masters Tournament.
Suns hope to redirect future, find stability amid lost season
PHOENIX – The Suns regressed this season but hold out hope that they can win with their young core.
In the land of coal, Navajo Nation looks to renewable energy
FLAGSTAFF – The Navajo Tribe has long been dependent on coal for good jobs, but its leaders now are embracing renewable energy sources, including solar.
March madness: Arizonans head to Washington for busy weekend of demonstrations
WASHINGTON - Arizonans Miguel Valladares and Amanda Blackhorse are in Washington this weekend to march for a cause.But not the same cause. And not the same march.They are among thousands packing the city for three major marches in two days, followed by Monday's MLK Day parade.
Suns’ Deandre Ayton to begin NBA career against friend and rival Luka Doncic
PHOENIX – Rookies Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks begin their NBA careers against each other Wednesday in Phoenix. Their may be a discussion between the two about a ping pong game.
Potential buyer for Navajo Generating Station out, plant closure likely
WASHINGTON - The investment firm that was interested in buying the Navajo Generating Station broke off its pursuit this week, making the closure of the plant next year and the loss of hundreds of jobs appear more likely.
Navajo group takes protest against coal-fired power plant to Manhattan
NEW YORK - A group of Navajo environmentalists took their fight against the Navajo Generating Station to Manhattan where they protested at the offices of an investment firm that might save the plant, which employs hundreds but is routinely cited as one of the most-polluting in the nation.
Movies, classes, yoga: ASU 365 Community Union expected to transform Sun Devil Stadium
Sun Devil Stadium is close to becoming a community union equipped with restaurants, a running track and classrooms.
ASU’s Bobby Hurley visits Vegas to support Shannon Evans’ ‘new journey’
Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley came to Las Vegas to watch his former players. He was able to see one in the NBA summer league.
Trump plan to boost coal eyed cautiously by Navajo power plant backers
WASHINGTON - A White House plan to prop up failing coal and nuclear power plants by making utilities buy some energy from them has drawn criticism across the political spectrum, but supporters of the Navajo Generating Station, slated to close next year, are looking closely at the plan.