News from 2018


Marana High recognized for work with Special Olympics Arizona

Marana High School has been recognized for its work with the Special Olympics, receiving the title of National Unified Champion School.

Black Fur-Day weekend finds home for 247 pets

The Pima Animal Care Center recently held a Black Fur-Day adoption weekend that resulted in finding homes for 247 pets.

Surprise promotes literacy through bookmark art contest

The City of Surprise Arts and Cultural Advisory Commission and the Friends of the Surprise Libraries have kicked off a bookmark contest for sixth- through eighth-grade students to help create awareness for reading and literacy.

Homeless Work Program begins second year in Tucson

Tucson's Homeless Work Program marks the start of its second year this month and the participation of over 260 people who have helped to clean up over 100 locations throughout the city.

Surprise offers interactive Court Exploring Program for high schoolers

The City of Surprise is now accepting applications for its Court Exploring Program that gives high school students a chance to learn about and participate in Arizona's court system.

Nondurable manufacturing industry Q4 net sales up 8.1%

The nondurable manufacturing industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 8.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fabricated metal products industry Q4 net sales up 3.8%

The fabricated metal products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.8 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Information industry Q4 net sales up 5.1%

The information industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 5.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q4 net sales up 3.5%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Nonmetallic mineral products industry Q4 net sales up 7.2%

The nonmetallic mineral products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 7.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Chemicals industry Q4 net sales up 3.6%

The chemicals industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Publishing industries Q4 net sales up 10.2%

The publishing industry's net sales, excluding online publishing in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 10.2 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Beverage and tobacco products industry Q4 net sales down 3.8%

The beverage and tobacco products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 3.8 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wholesale trade industry Q4 net sales up 7.4%

The wholesale trade industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 7.4 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry Q4 net sales up 6.1%

The basic chemicals, resins and synthetics industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Computer and electronic products industry Q4 net sales up 3.5%

The computer and electronic products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 3.5 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wood products industry Q4 net sales up 18.1%

The wood products industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 18.1 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Pharmaceuticals and medicines industry Q4 net sales up 2.3%

The pharmaceuticals and medicines industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 2.3 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Food and beverage stores industry Q4 net sales down 3%

The food and beverage stores industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were down 3 percent from the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Paper industry Q4 net sales up 6.6%

The paper industry’s net sales in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up 6.6 percent over the same period last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.