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City of Yuma withdraws request to amend State Trust land

By Elle Johnson | Oct 21, 2020

The request for the City of Yuma General Plan affecting State Trust land to be amended has been withdrawn by the City of Yuma, according to a press release from the city.

Yuma City Council asks residents to complete survey for strategic planning

By Elle Johnson | Oct 14, 2020

City of Yuma residents are being invited to take an online survey that is part of the city council's process of gathering information for the city's strategic planning, according to a press release from the city.

La Paz County meets benchmark for reopening schools to in-person instruction

By Elle Johnson | Sep 21, 2020

La Paz County has met the requirements that allow schools to move to in-person instruction, according to a press release from the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Arizona Department of Education to receive $20 million in federal funds

By Elle Johnson | Sep 15, 2020

The Arizona Department of Education is expecting to receive $20 million in federal funds, U.S. Sen. Martha McSally said.

Yuma County in need of poll workers for Nov. 3 general election

By Elle Johnson | Sep 7, 2020

Yuma County Election Services is in need of poll workers for the general election and is looking for residents in the county interested in helping.

Gosar advances to general election for U.S. House of Representatives

By Elle Johnson | Aug 6, 2020

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar won Arizona's Fourth District primary election on Aug. 4 with 62% of the vote.

Parker residents to see 'home rule' on November's ballot

By Elle Johnson | Jun 18, 2020

The Alternative Spending Limitation, or the home rule, will be on the Town of Parker's November ballot for voter approval, Parker Pioneer reported.

Parker Town Council approves LPEDC agreement

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

Parker Town Council has approved an agreement with La Paz Economic Development Corporation (LPEDC), which will provide funding to the corporation through the end of fiscal year 2020-21.

Arizona vacation rentals advertise sanitized homes, free face masks with reservations

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

While some states have restricted vacation rental companies, in Arizona, owners of these companies are encouraging customers to stay in luxury homes, some of which may include complimentary face protection masks.