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News from 2023

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Census Bureau: 2.6% of people in Apache County identified as multiracial in 2021

By East Arizona News | Nov 10, 2023

Of the 66,473 citizens living in Apache County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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City of Scottsdale offers opportunities to showcase neighborhood heroes and acquire funds to improve your community

By East Arizona News Report | Nov 10, 2023

Scottsdale’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission wants to showcase those who embody the “Spirit of Scottsdale” through an annual recognition program.

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Have your say: Scottsdale seeks input on quality of life and open space preservation

By East Arizona News Report | Nov 9, 2023

The Protect and Preserve Scottsdale Task Force

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Mayor David D. Ortega celebrates winners of annual Constitution Contest

By East Arizona News Report | Nov 8, 2023

Mayor David D. Ortega congratulated more than two dozen students for their winning entries for his annual “We the People” contest at an in-person reception earlier this week.

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Scottsdale Salutes – More than 40 local veterans are being honored in November

By East Arizona News Report | Nov 8, 2023

Travelers along Drinkwater Boulevard in Old Town Scottsdale will see tributes to the community's veterans and military service members in the form of large street light banners as the Scottsdale Salutes program continues for its second year.

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House Passes Schweikert, Stanton Bill Expanding Affordable Pumped Storage Hydropower in Arizona

By East Arizona News | Nov 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) are celebrating the passage of their bipartisan legislation in the House that aims to expand affordable pumped storage hydropower in Arizona. The bill enables the exploration of constructing additional pumped storage hydropower facilities in the Salt River reservoir system. This development is expected to keep energy costs low for Arizonans, stabilize the state's electric grid during peak demand, and boost the supply of affordable and reliable energy.Pumped storage hydroelectricity...

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Navajo County Schools: Snowflake High School welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

By East Arizona News | Nov 4, 2023

Snowflake High School stood out in Navajo County with 884 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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East Arizona News area weekly mass times

By East Arizona News | Nov 4, 2023

The following parishes in the East Arizona News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Apache County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2022-23 school year?

By East Arizona News | Nov 3, 2023

Chinle High School stood out in Apache County with 920 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

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Census Bureau: 4.8% of people in Navajo County identified as multiracial in 2021

By East Arizona News | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 106,609 citizens living in Navajo County in 2021, 95.2% said they were only one race, while 4.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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East Arizona News area weekly mass times

By East Arizona News | Oct 28, 2023

The following parishes in the East Arizona News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Schweikert, Williams Place Friendly Wager on Diamondbacks-Rangers World Series

By East Arizona News | Oct 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressmen David Schweikert (AZ-01) and Roger Williams (TX-25) have announced a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers. Congressman Schweikert has offered street tacos as a concession if the Diamondbacks lose, while Congressman Williams has wagered Texas barbecue if the Rangers are defeated. Additionally, Congressman Schweikert has thrown in Scorpion lollipops if the Diamondbacks fail to clinch the World Series.The Diamondbacks and the Rangers are set to face off tonight in Game 1...

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Scottsdale City Council unanimously approves parental paid leave for city employees

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 26, 2023

In a move that sets a benchmark for employee benefits and prioritizes work-life balance, the Scottsdale City Council Tuesday unanimously adopted a new ordinance that provides vital support to its employees as they journey into parenthood.

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Mayor David D. Ortega proclaims longtime resident Paul Messinger “Scottsdale’s Historian Emeritus”

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 26, 2023

In tribute to a man who has dedicated a lifetime to preserving the unique history of Scottsdale, Mayor David D. Ortega has proclaimed Paul Messinger as "Scottsdale's Historian Emeritus."

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East Arizona News area weekly mass times

By East Arizona News | Oct 21, 2023

The following parishes in the East Arizona News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Voice of the People Award recognizes Scottsdale's commitment to resident engagement

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 18, 2023

The city of Scottsdale earned a national “Voice of the People Award” for leveraging technology to expand the ways residents can provide input and ideas.

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Scottsdale seeking board and commission members

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 18, 2023

You can help the City Council appoint the best qualified people to become full-time city judges, evaluate their performances and advise on who to retain.

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Seeking community input: the impact of sound in Scottsdale

By East Arizona News Report | Oct 17, 2023

Scottsdale is home to many special events and bustles with restaurants and entertainment, and the sound associated with these activities can sometimes cause issues for Scottsdale residents and businesses.

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Navajo County Education: 2,690 Hispanic students were enrolled in districts in 2022-23 school year

By East Arizona News | Oct 17, 2023

In the 2022-23 school year, 15.4% of students enrolled in Navajo County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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East Arizona News area weekly mass times

By East Arizona News | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the East Arizona News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.