Arizona drought may be nearing an end

After historic summer rainfall in Arizona, the state is still in a drought, but that may change over the next three months. Beginning in December and continuing through February, Arizona should be entering El Niño conditions that could bring above-average rainfall, said weather researcher David Fimeral. “The latest three-month outlook looks good for Arizona,” said…

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WIFA helping communities convert to solar

Five rural cities in Arizona are being powered by solar thanks to loans from the state’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority. Another three cities will be considered for low-interest authority loans to install solar in parts of their cities as well, all in an effort to support a more sustainable society while reducing electric bills. Susan…

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Silent killers stalk Arizonans

Cancer, heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s. These are the primary killers of Arizonans. Arizona is ranked No. 28 overall in the nation for health, while Hawaii, Vermont, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire currently take the top five spots, according to America’s Health Rankings. Arizona’s retirement-age population grew by nearly 11 percent from 2010…

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