Business

Spring sports make their return after a year hiatus

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor It’s an announcement that still holds some shock value even a year after it was made by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. COVID-19, at the time a virus still relatively unknown to Arizonans...

New East Valley business preserves memories, helps charity

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF It’s not a bad thing if Dave Modean wants to frame you. He has been doing it long enough o others. Now he’s come up with a way of taking his expertise in the picture framing business and helping...

Pita Jungle predicts opportunities with food truck

By Connor Dziawura Staff Writer Since it was founded in 1994, Pita Jungle has grown to 24 locations across the Phoenix area, Flagstaff and Tucson – including locations at 5025 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler Heights and 1949 W. Ray...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino manager proud of growth

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Staff Writer Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s sweltering gaming floor is filled with the sounds of bells, winners’ squeals and chit chat among the guests on a recent Saturday. They’re all socially...

EV sleep expert offers ways to more zzz’s

By STACI HAUK Contributor Pandemic-fueled stress is hurting many people’s sleep and in turn weakening their immune systems and overall health. Fatigue and chronic insomnia are complaints that Joey Holt, Amerisleep chief...

Chandler facility used to house new kind of mask

By Kristine Cannon Staff Writer Innonix Technologies earlier this month used its Chandler facility to unveil the first FDA-cleared anti-viral mask for children. The mask, which is part of the RespoKare line of face masks, quickly...

Chandler business owner achieves her dream

By Kevin Reagan Staff Writer Raihana Nadem grew up in a place where she wasn’t allowed to pursue her passion for beauty makeup and cosmetology. The 28-year-old Chandler resident was raised in Afghanistan, where she didn’t...

WWII vet gets thrill of a lifetime at Falcon Field

By Rachel Stapholz Cronkite News The two-seat aircraft – sunshine gold and christened Amazing Grace – taxied along a line of its honored passenger’s family members, friends and Patriot Guard Riders before roaring off from...

COVID-19 inspiring innovative tech solutions

By Claire Spinner Cronkite News From adapting robots to decontaminate surfaces and deliver food to developing kiosks that can measure vital signs, experts across the globe are using innovative technology to solve complications...

Firearms industry alleges discrimination by banks

By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services The National Rifle Association and its allies in the firearms industry want Arizona lawmakers to force banks to do business with them. In testimony to the House Judiciary Committee,...