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City of Tucson Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

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City of Tucson Receives $2.7M from Governor Hobbs, Arizona Department of Housing to Address Unsheltered Homelessness

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

The City of Tucson Department of Housing and Community Development will receive $2.7 million in state funds to preserve existing emergency beds for people experiencing homelessness and to expand shelter services.

Lesko Introduces Bill to Commemorate the Semele Massacre

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 6, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a resolution to commemorate the Semele Massacre of 1933 when the Iraqi armed forces brutally massacred an estimated 3,000 unarmed Assyrian men, women, and children. During this tragedy, Iraqi forces looted and destroyed over 60 Assyrian villages.

Traffic Signal Work Kolb Road and Stella Road Intersection

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, crews from Next Generation, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), are scheduled to rewire the traffic signals at the Kolb Road and Stella Road intersection.

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Arizona lawmaker blasts Irish proposal to kill cows to slow climate change

By David Beasley | Jun 7, 2023

Arizona State Rep. Austin Smith (R-Surprise) took to Twitter to respond to a Fox News story reporting that a proposal to cull 200,000 cows has been discussed by an Irish Department of Agriculture panel.

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U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs on Biden investigation: 'The FBI must hand over the FD-1023 form from June 30, 2020'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

The House Oversight Committee is investigating accusations that nine members of the Biden family received money from foreign nationals overseas, and the FBI must hand over evidence, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-AZ, said in a Fox News interview.

Steve K's Newsletter

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

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Ousted School Board President Nikkie Gomez-Whaley: 'This is what White privilege looks like'

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Nikkie Gomez-Whaley, former president of the Washington Elementary School District Board of Education, said other members ousted her as president based on "White privilege" after some parents had called for her removal altogether from the school board.

Lesko Statement on Debt Limit Vote in U.S. House

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 31, U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) released the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the debt limit deal:

Paul's Note

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

Next Tuesday, June 6, my colleagues and I will hold two public hearings on code amendments related to the Prohibition of Ornamental Turf and the requirement to use WaterSense Fixtures in all new development.

Rep. Austin Smith: 'Democrat politicians like Hobbs aren’t anti-firearm...they just want the state to be able to protect itself, not little old you or me"

By NW Valley Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

Arizona State Rep. Austin Smith (R-29) criticized Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) after Hobbs tweeted she was "wearing orange to bring awareness to the increase in gun violence."

What this Maricopa County athlete said on Twitter about their university prospects in week ending June 3

By NW Valley Times | Jun 3, 2023

This player posted on Twitter about a university offers in the week ending June 3.

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NW Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NW Valley Times | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the NW Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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