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Property owners who offer short-term rentals in Scottsdale must register with the city by January 8th.
Dec. 20, 2022
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport says it’s the first airport in the world to offer fully autonomous vehicle rides.
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Dec. 16, 2022
Despite many travelers flying elsewhere for Thanksgiving, air travel went pretty smoothly. That's in contrast to issues from earlier this year.
Dec. 2, 2022
The U.S. Forest Service issued a warning to visitors coming to the Coronado National Forest in southeastern Arizona.
Dec. 1, 2022
Those who have not booked for remaining holiday travel this year should expect to pay premium fees according to those in the travel industry. However, if you’re looking to get away in the future on spring break 2023, for instance, good deals are likely to abound.
Nov. 27, 2022
The city of Tempe held a meeting this week detailing plans for a new Arizona Coyotes hockey arena and entertainment district. The City Council is expected to vote on whether to send the proposal to public referendum next week.
Nov. 25, 2022
Grand Canyon National Park Astronomer in residence Daniel Fleisch will present a series of programs at the Grand Canyon visitor center.
Nov. 23, 2022
Grand Canyon National Park’s water supply moves through a pipeline that was built in the 1960s, but the planning process for upgrading that pipeline is moving forward. The pipeline breaks frequently during the course of a year, which can lead to water rationing on both sides of the Rim.
Nov. 22, 2022
Indian Garden has long been a major rest stop for hikers on the Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail. But the landmark is getting a name change.
Nov. 21, 2022
Earlier this month, the Tempe City Council agreed to consider a public vote for a proposed Arizona Coyotes hockey arena and entertainment district. Now, residents have the opportunity to see details of the proposal.
Nov. 18, 2022
Coconino County in northern Arizona has a long history as a destination for Arizonans wanting to play in the snow which has led to problems on area roads. The county Board of Supervisors voted this week to make penalties tougher.
Nov. 17, 2022
With the holiday season upon us, leaders in Sonora are taking a new tack this year: encouraging people traveling long distances to the U.S. border to stay in Hermosillo for a night.
Nov. 17, 2022
Tour operators in neighboring Sonora are trying to come to an agreement with communal landowners near the El Pinacate biosphere reserve after blockades have cut off entrance to key areas.
Nov. 17, 2022
The highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona will soon call its namesake home. On Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved leasing Sky Harbor Airport-owned land to the Phoenix Rising FC.
Nov. 16, 2022
Beginning May 3, Arizona airline travelers will need a federally compliant form of identification. Bill Lamoreaux is the spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Transportation, and he says this is something that needs to be done quickly for all future travel.
Nov. 16, 2022
A City Council vote is scheduled for Wednesday to honor a popular figure in downtown Phoenix who died more than a year ago.
Nov. 14, 2022
The city of Tempe is asking for public feedback on proposed additional new regulations for short-term rentals beginning with a virtual event Monday. The city is one of several municipalities across the state desiring a move toward such new requirements.
Nov. 13, 2022
In Scottsdale, the annual Canal Convergence art exhibition is celebrating its 10th year of featuring large-scale creative works. Natalie Marsh, director of Arts Learning and Innovation for the city, recently talked to PBS’s “Arizona Horizon” about the event.
Nov. 6, 2022
The hometown of well-known drug-lords like “El Chapo” could soon be the site of a museum on the history of cartels in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
Nov. 4, 2022
In March, the Bureau of Land Management switched to a reservation app for Coyote Buttes North, which made it easier for hikers to see the Wave, a popular feature near the Utah-Arizona border. Now the agency has expanded the new system.
Nov. 2, 2022
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