Two days before Humboldt Unified School District leaders welcome students to the 2024-25 school year, a national education expert strived to pump up all of the K-12 teachers, principals and district leaders on how to elevate learning so it becomes a desired fad with kindergarteners to high s… Read MoreHUSD academic momentum focused on advancing curiosity and creativity in all learners
Prescott Unified and Humboldt Unified school districts welcomed students to the 2024-25 school year on Thursday, Aug. 1, a day greeted by students from high schoolers to preschoolers with a combination of trepidation and anticipation for those just starting their learning adventure to curios… Read MorePUSD and HUSD students celebrate with eager anticipation start of school year
On the other side of the Atlantic from Wall Street, a market more wholesome than cutthroat has sprung up at the Paris Olympics. The commodity at the center of it all? Pins. The city has seen an influx of collectors from all over the world, each eager to begin or expand their Olympic pin collection and share their stories. In 1896 Athens, little cardboard badges were sported by athletes, coaches and reporters for identification. More than a century on, the badges have stretched and evolved into extremely detailed, intricate and, at times, technological pins, customized to participating countries, news organizations, brands and even people. Read MorePin-demonium hits Paris: Inside the pin-trading market at the Olympics
One person has died and nearly 150 others have been sickened after eating grilled eel prepared by a restaurant chain and sold at a department store near Tokyo. Among those sickened, two required hospitalization. Keikyu Department Store said 147 customers as of Monday had reported symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea after eating grilled eel dishes sold in the grocery section of the departnemt store based in Yokohama near Tokyo between July 24 and July 25. A woman in her 90s died after developing symptoms, but her exact cause of death is being further investigated, the Yokohama city health center said. Two other people were hospitalized, but the symptoms of others affected were milder, it added. Read More1 dead and dozens sickened after eating roasted eel from a Japanese department store
A dog that went missing in 2015 in Las Vegas has been found. The owners of the now 11-year-old Gizmo the Chihuahua call it a miracle that they’re reunited with their pet. The reunion comes nine years after he escaped past a faulty gate in their backyard. Judith Monarrez says she got an email notification July 17 after Gizmo was dropped off at an animal hospital and his microchip was scanned. Monarrez says she wept when she read the email and drove straight to the animal hospital. Their long-awaited reunion comes as a new Las Vegas city ordinance is set to take effect on Aug. 1 requiring microchips for pet cats and dogs. Read MoreGizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He's been found alive after 9 years
The head of Argentina’s soccer federation says the chaotic ending to its Olympic soccer match against Morocco “makes no sense,” and Argentina’s coach called the scene “a scandal.” The opening match of the men’s soccer tournament was suspended for nearly two hours during added time after Morocco fans invaded the field and threw bottles in protest of a late goal by Argentina. The goal was later overturned by the video assistant referee, and Argentina lost 2-1. Paris organizers said they were trying to “understand the causes and identify appropriate actions” after the match in Saint-Etienne. Argentina’s soccer federation said it issued a formal protest to world governing body FIFA and would do “what is necessary” to guarantee the safety of players. Read MoreArgentina coach slams chaotic 'scandal' at Olympic soccer match vs Morocco
Last week, our lame duck President Joe Biden came out of hiding and called for some major changes in how the U.S. Supreme Court operates. Read MoreWhen will the Democrats ever learn?
I just found out that Samuel Johnson in his dictionary of the English language defined the word "rant" as “… high-sounding language unsupported by the dignity of thought.” Since I write under the tagline “One Man’s Rant,” I’m thinking of obje… Read MoreOne Man's Rant: '…unsupported by the dignity of thought'
The 2024 Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will take place from Aug. 8 to 10. The popular annual event features more than 40 cowboy singers, poets and storytellers sharing the heritage and culture of the American cowboy over two days and three nights at Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Cente… Read MoreGathering of cowboy poets returns to Prescott in August
Filmmaker Greg Paul is working on a new project that could bring a historical fiction series to television screens. The project, based on a series of books by local author Frank Fiore, centers on a British detective’s pursuit of Jack the Ripper across America. The team recently completed sho… Read MoreQ&A with Greg Paul
Summerstock Junior will present Jason Robert Brown’s “13 JR,” Aug. 2-4 at Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts (SPCA). The musical, directed by Amanda and Jason Koiter, explores the complexities of growing up. Read MoreSummerstock Junior to perform Jason Robert Brown’s '13 JR'
Teaching is only part of the story for many of Yavapai College’s art faculty. Their in-class work is just one facet of a vision they express in surprising ways. Breadth, depth and tremendous technical skill will be on display when YC’s own art faculty members present themselves in paint, pri… Read MoreYC’s Aug. 2 Faculty Art Show features 17 artists from Prescott, Verde Valley
Faster. Higher. Stronger. It’s what all athletes hope to achieve and what a very select few actually accomplish. Being good at anything takes effort and practice, skill and perseverance. Being the best in the world takes a whole lot more. Just watching the Olympics is our glimpse into the in… Read MoreAround the Bluhmin’ Town: Olympic medals are won or lost in the blink of an eye
Dear Annie: My husband has five kids from a previous marriage. One was — well, I’ll say never overly friendly. The other four I thought we were good. But things blew up over something dumb. Now three of his girls do not talk to me. Which for me is fine. They think that I am too controlling w… Read MoreDear Annie: Healing tension in blended families
Following are online-exclusive Cartoon EXTRAS, a random selection of editorial cartoons from our sources from this week. Read MoreCartoon Extras: Aug. 2, 2024
Students in the Prescott Unified School District and the Humboldt Unified School District were excited with anticipation Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, on the first day of the 2024-25 school year. Read MorePicture This: HUSD and PUSD students go back to school
Following are online-exclusive Cartoon EXTRAS, a random selection of editorial cartoons from our sources from this week. Read MoreCartoon Extras: July 26, 2024
Zach is an intuitive, creative, and friendly kid. Those who know Zach consider him to be a "tech wiz", because he loves learning the ins and outs of technology. One of his favorite things to do its play board games and he hopes to join the board game club at school. When he grows up, Zach wo… Read MoreAdoption Spotlight: Zach
Tyson is curious and energetic and loves a good conversation. He is smart, funny and open to learning about the world around him. He enjoys school, playing outside, drawing and painting – and he has a special knack for origami. Get to know Tyson and other adoptable children at the childrens… Read MoreAdoption Spotlight:Tyson
These are AZ’s children: Sasha’s heart belongs to soul food and Chinese cuisine, and she finds comfort in the kitchen while expressing herself through makeup and artistry. In her free time, she enjoys reading poetry and listening to 90’s rap and R&B. Sasha dreams of attending culinary sc… Read MoreAdoption Spotlight: Sasha
