Chloe Nordquist
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Arizona Ranks In Top 10 States For Youth Drug Overdose Deaths
Youth overdose death rates in Arizona for people ages 12 to 25 have more than doubled in the past 12 years. A recent report from the nonprofit organization Trust for American’s Health shows that from 2011 to 2013, 10.2 deaths were reported for every 100,000. → Read More
Census: Poverty In Female Head Of Household Families Increases In Maricopa County
The number of female head of household families living in poverty in Maricopa County has increased over the past decade. According to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau, a survey between 2010 and 2014 shows that the percentage of these families in poverty was 30.1 percent. That's up 5.4 percent from the previous American Community Survey five-year estimate from 2005 to 2009. → Read More
Arizona Fire Fighters Warn Of Phone Solicitors Collecting Donations
Two local fire fighting organizations are warning Arizona residents to be cautious of telephone solicitors. The United Phoenix Fire Fighters Association and the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona warn of a charity that claims to collect donations to help burn victims. However, the Association of Fire Fighters and Paramedics has been repeatedly cited by Charity Navigator for spending less than… → Read More
Report: Carpooling Decreases In Arizona Despite Transportation Initiatives
Despite carpool initiatives, U.S. Census Bureau data show carpooling has decreased in Maricopa County over two American Community Survey five-year estimates. Those carpooling to work decreased more than 2 percent in the 2010 to 2014 survey from the previous five-year survey. Those who commute to work alone increased slightly. Corinne Holliday with Valley Metro explained that they have multiple… → Read More
Volunteer Pilots Keep Blood Flowing To Arizona Patients
Arizona is dotted with tiny communities in remote reaches of the state. That can make transportation difficult for people, for goods and even for blood. However, one team of volunteers based in the Valley keeps blood flowing to patients in need all over Arizona by way of plane. On a recent morning, Paul Rowley was buckled into the pilot seat of his airplane at Falcon Field in Mesa, taking one… → Read More
Report: Latin American Foreign-Born Population Decreases In Maricopa County
The number of foreign-born residents from Latin American countries in Maricopa County has decreased by more than 8.5 percent, according to a new Census Bureau survey. The bureau released its second American Community Survey five year estimate showing trends from 2010 to 2014. The previous ACS five year estimate spanned from 2005 to 2009. → Read More
Sky Harbor Expects 30 Percent Increase In Thanksgiving Travelers
There will be increased traffic at Sky Harbor International Airport because of Thanksgiving travel. Sky Harbor is anticipating a 30 percent increase in travelers on Wednesday and Sunday this week. On a normal day, approximately 100,000 people come through the airport. “It’ll be busy throughout the day. In the evening it’ll be especially busy. We are encouraging our travelers to use the 44th… → Read More
Nearly 2,000 Arizona College Students Receiving Loan Forgiveness
Nearly 2,000 Arizona college students will be getting a break on their student loans. More than $2.7 million dollars in student loan debt is being forgiven after an agreement was reached by a for-profit education company and a group of 39 states’ attorneys general. The Education Management Corporation operates South University, Brown Mackie College and other private institutes in Arizona.… → Read More
Holiday Season Brings Part-Time Jobs To Metro Phoenix
The holiday season is approaching, bringing seasonal jobs and part time employment to the Valley. Many seasonal job increases will be in retail trade, leisure and hospitality, and food and drink. Doug Walls with the state’s Office of Employment and Population Statistics approximates that 10,000 to 20,000 jobs will be created due to seasonal gains from August to December. “Every year Arizona is… → Read More