A third of a mile off the west coast of Hawaii in Makaiwa Bay, bright white-violet pops of color almost glow from the seafloor some 30 feet below the surface in comfortably warm water. Although pleasant and beautiful to humans, neither the ocean temperature in October nor the color of the coral is a healthy sign. Sandra Romer dives down to point out skeletons of cauliflower coral. To communicate mortality, she makes an underwater gesture with her hand across her throat. Nearby, she finds a … [Read more...] about Restoring Coral Reefs
Innovations at Prescott High Attract Statewide Attention
Creative and visionary innovations at Prescott High School (PHS) during the past three months have attracted attention from the greater education community of Arizona, according to Prescott Unified School District Superintendent Joe Howard. “We admit we’re delighted to introduce two projects at PHS that are unique,” said Howard, commenting that personnel from schools throughout the state are asking if they can visit PHS to see if they can imitate what has occurred. One is the creative … [Read more...] about Innovations at Prescott High Attract Statewide Attention
Empowering Tribes with Clean Energy
Arizona is blessed with an abundance of sun and the resulting solar power it can generate if properly harnessed. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than on the open landscapes of the Hopi Reservation and the Navajo Nation. Suzanne Singer, a member of the Navajo tribe who grew up in Flagstaff, has a background in mechanical engineering and energy analysis and is uniquely qualified to lead an effort to develop energy independence in tribal communities in Northern Arizona and across the … [Read more...] about Empowering Tribes with Clean Energy
Granite Creek Park Rejuvenation Moving Forward
Improved public safety and security, better lighting, attractive recreational enhancements, environmental protection, better signage and more and better access points to enter and exit – these are among recommended improvements to the downtown Granite Creek Corridor. City representatives and members of the Granite Creek Corridor Revitalization Committee shared a draft of the master plan prepared by Natural Channel Design, a Flagstaff-based company that specializes in such projects, at a … [Read more...] about Granite Creek Park Rejuvenation Moving Forward
Winfield at the Ranch Preparing for Residents
Marketing itself as “Prescott’s premier luxury apartment community,” Winfield at the Ranch is nearing competition. Pre-leasing is to begin this month, with new residents expected to begin moving in around March 1. Luxury may be the germane term for the apartments, for they are being built on what was once the site of one of the wealthiest quartz ore gold mines in Central Arizona. Located on the eastern edge of Prescott and nestled on the south side of Bullwhacker Hill, the site was famous … [Read more...] about Winfield at the Ranch Preparing for Residents
New SANA Hospital Fills Community Medical Needs
Saying everyone in the community will benefit from the opening of a state-of-the art hospital, Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli welcomed executives, administrators, healthcare professionals, elected officials, staff personnel and residents at the grand opening of SANA Behavioral Hospital during afternoon ceremonies on Dec. 9. The parking lot was crowded as visitors toured the 15,378-square-foot, one-story, recently constructed medical facility, estimated to cost between $9 million and $10 … [Read more...] about New SANA Hospital Fills Community Medical Needs
Tapping Ancient Wisdom for Energy Healing
If you visualize the human body as an energy field, it is easy to imagine it receiving stress from everywhere, including what we eat or drink, watch through various media formats and feel from different environments. Experts say the body craves solutions that shake off negative, stagnant, ailment-prone energy and replace it with a positive, life-affirming, restorative vital life force. That positive energy is a major component of every living thing, according to ancient Eastern culture, known … [Read more...] about Tapping Ancient Wisdom for Energy Healing
Final Days of Sears at Prescott Gateway Mall
The countdown to closing the doors one last time is underway at the Gateway Mall Sears. Officials from the management company, Transformco, in Chicago, selected the Prescott store as one of 51 Sears stores and 45 Kmart stores to be shut down after the first of the year. It is anticipated that the retail space occupied by Sears will be shuttered in February. No plans have been announced for future occupancy of that space. The Sears store in Prescott is the only one listed in Arizona to … [Read more...] about Final Days of Sears at Prescott Gateway Mall
Three Ways to Help Women Succeed in Business
Women-owned businesses are increasing in numbers in Arizona and across the nation. According to a 2018 report by SCORE, women-owned businesses make up 39% of small businesses across the nation and employ nearly nine million people. It’s vital to support small businesses that create revenue within the local economy and provide opportunities for women to succeed in business. Here are three easy ways to do that in your community: Invest in businesses that are owned by female … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Help Women Succeed in Business
Kicking off the New Year with Whiskey Row Boot Drop
A six-foot illuminated Cowboy Boot will be dropped from The Palace Building’s Flagpole in downtown Prescott, Arizona. On New Year’s Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2019, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the Historic Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott will be the site for the 9th Annual Whiskey Row Boot Drop, presented by Findlay Auto Group Prescott. The event is free to the public, with no admission tickets or passes required for entry. The six-foot illuminated cowboy boot will be slowly lowered down from a … [Read more...] about Kicking off the New Year with Whiskey Row Boot Drop