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The End (for now)

March 1, 2010 · 9 Comments 

I started The Zonie Report with the goal of covering regional and statewide news for Arizona. After four years of hard work and not a penny to show for it, I’m shutting it down. Here’s why, what I learned along the way, and what I intend to do next. TZR... [Read the full story]

Growth

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‘Megalopolis’ will lump Payson in with Valley

June 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

PAYSON — Once the real estate market bounces back, future growth will link Tucson to Phoenix to Rim Country, Arizona State University experts say. Under that vision, Payson would grow to 38,000 residents. The town has been quietly building up its water supply and using water-conservation projects to... [Read the full story]

Environment

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The End (for now)

March 1, 2010 · 9 Comments 

I started The Zonie Report with the goal of covering regional and statewide news for Arizona. After four years of hard work and not a penny to show for it, I’m shutting it down. Here’s why, what I learned along the way, and what I intend to do next. TZR Editor Adam Klawonn First, a quick... [Read the full story]

Politics

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Parent’s remarks trigger school lock down

September 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

PAGE — Elementary school officials ordered a “soft lock down” at local campuses after an angry parent made comments referring to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Northern Arizona news and features The alleged comments were connected to the parent’s insistence that his son not... [Read the full story]

Mexico

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Mexico nabs drug kingpin

March 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities captured a key player in one of the country’s top drug cartels today in a posh neighborhood in the nation’s capital. According to a report by the Associated Press, Vicente Zambada was nabbed without bloodshed. Mexican police and federal troops were watching... [Read the full story]

Health

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Spat about patient care lands hospice in court

December 30, 2008 · 2 Comments 

TUCSON — Two nurses are suing one of the nation’s largest hospice networks, alleging that they were fired in retaliation for raising alarms about shortcomings in patient care at the hospice’s Tucson location. Terri L. McCormick and Marlene H. Deakins brought the suit in Pima County Superior... [Read the full story]

Features

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Iranian engineer adapts to Arizona life

December 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

TEMPE — The hustle and bustle of Arizona State University creates a steady stream of background noise. Students become blurs as they rush to and from classes. Amidst the buzz of activity, Amir Bonakdar sits on a bench outside the Engineering Research Center, never missing a beat as he describes his... [Read the full story]

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And the NIMBYs win (for now)

WICKENBURG — Developers proposed it. Neighbors opposed it. But ultimately, the bank will end up taking it back. Saddleback Ranch, a controversial... [Read more]


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Questions cast early shadow on solar power project

KINGMAN — Details behind the largest solar-thermal project in the world and the new jobs it would create were put in the backseat last week... [Read more]


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Parent’s remarks trigger school lock down

PAGE — Elementary school officials ordered a “soft lock down” at local campuses after an angry parent made comments referring to... [Read more]


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Mothers of disabled children sue state over budget cuts

TUCSON — The Arizona Department of Economic Security wrongfully cut programs supporting developmentally disabled children in order to help... [Read more]


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The Border

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‘Perfect storm’ strikes Rocky Point

PUERTO PEÑASCO — The combination of new passport requirements, Mexican drug-cartel violence, H1N1 outbreaks and shaken consumer confidence... [Read more]


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Parent’s remarks trigger school lock down

PAGE — Elementary school officials ordered a “soft lock down” at local campuses after an angry parent made comments referring to... [Read more]


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Southern Arizona

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Cashing in on growth

Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of Arizona City. Anyone? Well, we have. The same community that fought off incorporation and decided... [Read more]


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Arizona Courts

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Enviros claim logging plan is illegal

KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST — A federal plan to cut down up to 9,000 acres worth of wildfire-ravaged trees has met resistance from a coalition of... [Read more]


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Plan to protect Bighorn sheep puts cougars in the cross hairs

Desert Bighorn sheep. (Courtesy: Arizona Game and Fish) Cougars with a taste for bighorn sheep could find themselves back in the cross hairs... [Read more]


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Religious Times

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Lutherans offer lessons on civil discourse

A few days ago, I wrote about how the convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America would be voting on highly controversial issues... [Read more]


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