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Photo: Rushing waterfalls
Onlookers flock to the waterfalls at Fain Park, in Prescott Valley, on the morning of Wednesday, March 22, to watch the rushing waterfalls caused by ongoing snowmelt.
HUSD community invited to attend forum for superintendent search March 30
The Humboldt Unified School District community is invited to attend a forum related to the selection of a new district superintendent scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30.
Prescott announces four city manager finalists; interviews set for March 30-31
Prescott’s current interim city manager, along with an Arizona applicant and two out-of-state applicants, make up the list of finalists in the City of Prescott’s nationwide search for a new city manager.
- PUSD Education Foundation celebrates 8 ‘Rising Stars,’ PHS ‘distinguished’ educators
- HUSD faculty and staff to get raises; no makeup days for snow
- Sewage overflow at Granite Creek leads to closure of park, environmental cleanup
- Water Legislation Round-Up with Sen. Ken Bennett, Rep. Selina Bliss April 8
- Yavapai Silent Witness offering reward in high-dollar gas theft case
- Hobbs to decide if grocery sales taxes will be rescinded
- Are you a wine lover? The Daily Courier wants to talk wine!
- Haboobs, swamp box and ki-yotes: Arizona residents favor protecting the ways they speak
- Rivers rising in Arizona, some residents told to evacuate
- Former Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly dies at age 75
- Senior Connection Speakers Bureau to host ‘Making Sense Out of Medicare Nonsense’ presentation March 23
- Arizona bill requires use of only US-built voting machines
- PUSD superintendent search process nets 10 candidates for governing board review March 31
- Prescott city manager search continues with closed-door council discussion
- Heavy rainfall leads to closure of numerous Prescott-area roads, low-water crossings
- Prescott Valley Police need help locating hit-and-run suspects
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Athlete of the Week: Josh Khazaal
Josh Khazaal, a senior pitcher/outfielder for the Bradshaw Mountain baseball team, was chosen as The Daily Courier’s Athlete of the Week for the week of Monday, March 13 to Saturday, March 18.
Arizona State extends Hurley through 2025-26 season
Arizona State has agreed to a contract extension with men's basketball coach Bobby Hurley that runs through the 2025-26 season.
Hellebuyck stops 29 shots, Jets beat Coyotes 2-1
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 29 shots to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a needed 2-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night.
Odd & Interesting see more>
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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Editorial cartoon (2): March 23, 2023
Editorial cartoon (2): March 23, 2023
Editorial cartoon (1): March 23, 2023
Editorial cartoon (1): March 23, 2023
Talk of the Town: What really does ‘woke’ mean?
It’s interesting to see the reaction to the term “woke” in The Daily Courier Rants & Raves from people who suddenly want to define the term down to its narrowest, most benign use.
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.
337 total votes
See past polls
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.
337 total votes
See past polls
Galleries & VideosMore: Photo Galleries | Videos
A Charlie Brown Christmas presented by Prescott Center for the Arts.
Across The Street see more>JUMP TO: AcrossTheStreet.com
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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Worship News: March 23, 2023
Happenings and sermons at Prescott-area churches, congregations and places of worship, as of March 23, 2023:
Birding: Family reunion over, time for some serious birding
As our family reunion in Puerto Rico came to a close last Wednesday, Gayla and I pivoted into a pre-planned four-day guided birding adventure. Within fifteen minutes we were looking at an endemic hummingbird species which was new for my life list.
Dear Annie: Husband and son will never see eye-to-eye
Dear Annie: My husband of 34 years has become increasingly disappointed in our 30-year-old son. He and my son have had a rocky relationship.
- Around the Bluhmin' Town: Nature’s resilience is one of many gifts to admire in our world
- Dear Annie: Cellphones have a time and place
- How to shop for new insurance if you lose Medicaid coverage
- What's in a date? History, health and sweetness
- To Your Good Health: Primary biliary cholangitis of the liver brings on severe itching
Life see more>
Adoption Spotlight: Johnny G.
Johnny is an active boy who loves playing basketball, football and cheering on the Golden State Warriors.
Adoption Spotlight: Larry
Larry is a sweet, talkative boy who loves Pokemon, Legos and spending time outdoors. He enjoys football, basketball and would gladly eat at Taco Bell or Panda Express every day.
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.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Terrance Warren Manuel
Terrance Warren Manuel, passed away on March, 9, 2023 in Prescott, Arizona. He was born on Nov. 12, 1955 to Leon and Lorraine (Jackson) Manuel, in Prescott, Arizona.
Obituary Notice: Franklin D. Stevens
Franklin D. Stevens, born Oct. 31, 1942, in Checota, Oklahoma, passed away Feb. 18, 2023, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Obituary Notice: Thelma Maurer
Thelma Maurer, born May 28, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away Feb. 22, 2023, in Prescott Valley, AZ.
National & International see more>
Pioneer of gospel music rediscovered in Pittsburgh archives
Scattered in crates, dirty and difficult to read, the gospel music of composer Charles Henry Pace sat packed away, unorganized — and unrealized — for more than 20 years.
Newsmax returns to DirecTV, inks multiyear distribution deal
Newsmax is returning to DirecTV after a dispute between the parties saw the conservative network removed from the satellite carrier.
TikTok sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow
TikTok is ramping up a public relations campaign to fend off the possibility of a nationwide ban by the Biden administration, and it’s bringing some unconventional advocates to help: online influencers.
- Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican Congress
- It’s the first day of spring: Here’s what that really means
- '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
