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HUSD board to accept Pothast, Miner resignations, consider salary increases at March 21 meeting
On Tuesday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m., the Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board will host its regular meeting where key items will be official acceptance of the resignations of the district’s two top education leaders, a review of the state auditor general’s district spending and testing report, and a 5% salary increase for all district staff next year.

Family recovered from Oak Creek flood waters in Cornville
On Friday, March 17, all hands were on deck to rescue a family of four who had been swept down Oak Creek while attempting to cross Mormon Crossing, in Cornville, and found themselves stuck in swift and flooded waters.

Pile burning planned in Prescott Basin on Bradshaw Road March 21-31
Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received and predicted to burn debris piles in the Prescott Basin. Ignitions are planned to start Tuesday, March 21, and continue through Friday, March 31, as favorable weather conditions allow.
- ADOT: Prepare for wet, icy highways across AZ this week
- PUSD’s new Keystone Program a grow-your-own classroom teacher certification effort
- 3 separate vehicle collisions in Chino Valley, Paulden lead to fatalities, serious injuries
- Yavapai County Superior Court judge arrested on ‘super extreme DUI’ charge
- Prescott releases water from Willow, Watson lakes to maintain safe lake levels
- Dump the Drugs in 6 locations across Yavapai County
- California to store more rainwater as it vies with Arizona for flow from Colorado River
- Tourists hoping to see Arizona falls forced out by flooding
- Community in Brief: Chino Valley Animal Shelter fundraiser ongoing through March 23
- ‘Elisabeth Creek’ renaming proposed for seasonal waterway in Granite Dells
- Supreme Court hears Navajo water rights case with potentially big impact
- Taylor Swift kicks off US Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium
- Need2Know: Freedom Corp Pilates cuts ribbon on Prescott Valley location; Findlay Subaru to donate $35K to Yavapai Humane Society; Fire Safety Essentials opens Prescott Valley location
- First solar co-op launches for quad-city residents to go solar together
- Prescott city manager search up for executive session discussion
- 102-year-old WWII Navy veteran savors life of adventure, love ‘of a good woman’
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Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
Shohei Ohtani sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 Monday night and into the World Baseball Classic final.

Cougars win 5 of 6 games, earn runners-up at Kingman tourney
The Chino Valley softball team won five of six games at the Kingman High School Coca Cola Classic tournament this past weekend.

US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final
Trea Turner, Paul Goldschmidt and an unrelenting U.S. lineup kept putting crooked numbers on the scoreboard, a dynamic display of the huge gap between an American team of major leaguers and Cubans struggling on the world stage as top players have left the island nation.
- Kevin Durant Shouts Out Texas Star Dylan Disu for Sweet 16 Berth
- Baseball World Reacts After Trea Turner Grand Slam Gives USA Late Lead in WBC
- Turner's grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis
- NASCAR levies severe penalties to Hendrick Motorsports, Justin Haley and Denny Hamlin for Phoenix incidents
- Phil Mickelson, other Sun Devil alums ready to return to Arizona for LIV Golf event
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How this little see-through fish gets its rainbow shimmer
You can see right through this little aquarium fish from Thailand: Its skin is almost completely transparent. But when the light hits it just right, its body flickers with shimmering rainbow colors.

Scientists: Hawaii’s Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning
Scientists say Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is not erupting. The U.S. Geological Survey released a statement late Saturday saying seismic activity beneath the summit of Kilauea “has returned to background levels, ground deformation has stabilized, and no lava has been observed at the surface.”

‘Cocaine cat’ escaped owner, will now live at Cincinnati Zoo
An African serval cat that was found with cocaine in its system after an escape at a traffic stop now calls the Cincinnati Zoo home, much to the delight of social media users still amused by the recent release of the movie “Cocaine Bear.”
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Valdez: Preparing for backpacking, camping trip is tall task
In just over a month, I’ll be embarking on one of Arizona’s most fabled and sought-after hikes/backpacking trips. I just hope I’m prepared for it!

Editorial cartoon (1): March 21, 2023
Editorial cartoon (1): March 21, 2023

Editorial cartoon (2): March 21, 2023
Editorial cartoon (2): March 21, 2023
Reader Poll:
Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem has been sanctioned for 'baseless claims' in his lawsuit over the 2022 election. What do you think?
- They are called frivolous lawsuits for a reason; glad the judge did this.
- No, actions such as this keep good people from fighting wrongs in our world.
- I really do not care.
319 total votes
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Reader Poll:
Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem has been sanctioned for 'baseless claims' in his lawsuit over the 2022 election. What do you think?
- They are called frivolous lawsuits for a reason; glad the judge did this.
- No, actions such as this keep good people from fighting wrongs in our world.
- I really do not care.
319 total votes
See past polls
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A Charlie Brown Christmas presented by Prescott Center for the Arts.
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The Beach Boys & The Beatles
Elks Retro Rocking Weekend, March 24 & 25

Prescott Palette: Breakfast and everything else ...
It takes a unique personality to open any business, especially a restaurant. To operate multiple concepts in different towns, is next-level crazy. Doing so with your husband or wife, is third-tier.

Unbridled Spirit exhibit at the Phippen Museum opens with reception Friday
To celebrate National Women’s Month, the Phippen Museum is opening an exhibition representing a broad overview of fine art by women artists who lived and worked in the Southwest during the first half of the 20th century.
- Yavapai College Prescott Art Gallery celebrates local teen artists
- Review: ‘Scream VI’ goes to the big city and strikes out
- A box office K.O.: ‘Creed III’ debuts to $58.7 million
- Academy of St. Martin in the Fields performs in Prescott with soloist Avi Avital on Tuesday
- Mattea, Bogguss combine to present ‘Together at Last’ at YCPAC March 2
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Pet of the Week: Dash (United Animal Friends)
Dash is waiting for his new home where he can show everyone what a great puppy he is. ...

Pets of the Week: Sammy & Victor (Miss Kitty's Cat House)
Sammy is a young 1-1/2-year-old male dark tabby. Victor is a 2-year-old gray male.

Pets of the Week: Garnet & Naomi (Catty Shack)
This is a delightful, social pair of girls! They also are loving lots of attention.
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Adoption Spotlight: Jessie
Jessie is a talkative, adventurous and daring young boy who loves being outdoors, playing sports like baseball and football and spending time with his brother.

Adoption Spotlight: Jayden
Jayden loves the Avengers – especially Captain America – and doing arts and crafts at school. If he had to choose a favorite food, it would be spaghetti, though wings – especially from Buffalo Wild Wings – are a close second.

Adoption Spotlight: Jessica
Jessica is a loving and nurturing girl who is always willing to help someone out
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Obituary: Thomas B. Catlin
Thomas B. Catlin, 78, of Prescott, passed away on March 8, 2023, after a valiant battle with glioblastoma. Tom was born and raised in Phoenix.

Obituary: Elsie J. Cannizzaro
Our mother, Elsie J. Cannizzaro, age 87, passed away peacefully March 1, 2023, at her home in Prescott, Arizona.

Obituary: Lynn Smith
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lynn Smith, who peacefully passed away at the age of 95 on March 2. Lynn was a music lover, world traveler, engineer, a veteran of World War II, and a loving parent and spouse.
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Amazon cuts 9,000 more jobs, bringing 2023 total to 27,000
Amazon plans to eliminate 9,000 more jobs in the next few weeks, CEO Andy Jassy said in a memo to staff on Monday.

Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican Congress
President Joe Biden issued the first veto of his presidency Monday in an early sign of shifting White House relations with the new Congress since Republicans took control in January. He's seeking to kill a Republican measure that bans the government from considering environmental impacts or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans' retirement plans.

It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means
Spring has sprung!
- 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' stumbles with $30.5 million debut
- Trump's call for protests get muted reaction from supporters
- Miami Beach sets spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings
- Stocks fall to cap chaotic week driven by fears about banks
- Washington turns to Wall Street to help rescue dying bank