Hawaiʻi lawmakers still considering year-round legislative session
State lawmakers are considering measures to make Hawaiʻi’s legislative session continue throughout the year, although a Senate committee recently killed a pair of those bills. Senate Bill 733 garnered over 90 pages of written testimony before the Senate Committee on Judiciary...
Hawaii’s first Don Don Donki opens soon in Kapolei
Don Don Donki is coming to Hawaii for the first time located on Kamokila Boulevard in Kapolei. The 24-hour store will officially open on Saturday, February 15th.
The Mouth-Watering Burgers At This Tiny Restaurant Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere In...
Imagine a place where burgers reign supreme, moose antlers adorn the walls, and the aroma of sizzling beef fills the air. Welcome to Arctic Roadrunner, Anchorage’s hidden gem that’s been flipping patties and stealing hearts since 1964. Let me tell you, folks, when it comes to...
Still Awaiting Permanent Building, Eklutna Fully Opens Chin’an Gaming Hall
A grand opening of Chin’an Gaming Hall by the Native Village of Eklutna (NVE) precedes an even grander affair once the tribe constructs a permanent building for the attraction. As of Monday, February 3, the temporary location of the gaming hall is fully open to the public. The...
Alaska students continue to struggle in math and reading, according to ‘Nation’s Report Card’
Alaska public school students are continuing to struggle in math and reading proficiency, as measured by a national standardized test known as the “The Nation’s Report Card.” The National Assessment of Education Progress is a congressionally mandated test which evaluates...
Reading declines, Bible verses during school board meetings and a financial crisis
Hi all, and welcome back to Educating Arizona! 👋 The big Valley education story last week was whether the Isaac Elementary School District — a Phoenix school district serving around 4,800 students — would be forced to shut down due to a financial crisis that left the district...
The Bloodthirsty Arizona Legend That Inspired America’s Most Violent Novel
Cormac McCarthy is one of America's most accomplished and lauded authors. His novels have captured the American public like few others have, and his work has stood the test of time. The author behind No Country For Old Men and The Road has written dozens of critically acclaimed...
Canadians in Arizona worry about potential trade war
With looming tariffs, many Canadian snowbirds in Arizona are concerned about the potential hit to their wallets.
Wednesday Web Weather
This storm system will wind down overnight. Expect snow to continue in the Sierra, with breezy, showery weather for western Nevada valleys. After a brief break Wednesday, a colder storm moves in on Thursday. Expect Sierra snow, and valley rain and snow Thursday. Snow levels...
Phoenix boasts 2nd-lowest inflation increase in the U.S.
The December monthly Consumer Price Index (CPIU) increased 0.4% after rising 0.3% in November. Energy prices accounted for more than 40% of the monthly all items increase with a rise of 2.6% in December. The index for food increased 0.3% with food at home and food away from...