Westmarc seeks West Valley foreign-trade zone

AZCentral.com - Sat Nov 28

A foreign trade zone is planned for the West Valley, which could lure businesses with federal and state tax breaks as well as making it easier to import and export goods.

Girl Scouts name World Award winners

The Business Journal - Phoenix - Fri Nov 27

Eight former Girl Scouts have been chosen by Arizona Cactus-Pine Council of the Girl Scouts for their contributions to the community and their testament to the Girl Scouts' code of honor.

Mollen a giant in flu-shot world

Azcentral.com - news - Fri Nov 27

Dr. Art Mollen built a business that is the biggest provider of seasonal flu shots in Arizona and one of the largest in the nation.

4 of 5 Southwest Valley cities exceed United Way giving

Arizona Republic - Thu Nov 26

Despite a messed-up economy resulting in job losses and budget cuts, four of five Southwest Valley cities increased their donations to the Valley of the Sun United Way campaign this year.

Prison riot forces lockdown

Telegraph Herald - Thu Nov 26

BUCKEYE, Ariz. -- A fight broke out Wednesday among more than 100 inmates at an Arizona prison, injuring three inmates and a corrections officer, a corrections official said.

8 hurt after fight involving 100 at Ariz. prison

Las Vegas Sun - Wed Nov 25

A corrections official says a fight broke out among more than 100 inmates at an Arizona prison, injuring 7 inmates and a corrections officer.

Harkins Theatres teams with Free Arts of Arizona for annual bow fundraiser

East Valley Living - Wed Nov 25

Free Arts of Arizona is partnering for the second year with Harkins Theatres this holiday season for its annual holiday bow fundraiser.

Freedom Comm. discloses buyer for Arizona paper

Seattle Times - Wed Nov 25

Freedom Communications said Wednesday that it has finalized an agreement to sell the East Valley Tribune in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa to a company that owns free papers in Tucson, Ariz., and Telluride, Colo.

Agua Fria schools may shop for new district office

AZCentral.com - Sat Nov 21

With so many bargains around, Agua Fria Union High School District leaders believe now is the time to shop for a new office.

Parents of Liberian rape victim held on $30,000 bond

KPNX-TV Phoenix - Sat Nov 21

Bond was set for the parents charged with seven counts each of felony child abuse of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who investigators said was also brutally gang raped in West Phoenix.