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The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, is a metropolitan area that includes the City of Phoenix, most of the rest of Maricopa County, a large section of Pinal County, and small parts of southern Yavapai County. The Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the US Census Bureau, includes Maricopa and Pinal counties. The population of the Phoenix metropolitan area increased by 45% from 1990 through 2000, compared to the average United States rate of 15%, helping to make Arizona the second fastest growing state in the nation in the 1990s (the fastest was Nevada). The 2000 Census reported the population of the metro area to be 3,251,876. As of July 1, 2006 the MSA is estimated to be at 4,039,182.

 

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NC man charged, accused of threatening Obama

Aug 29, 2008 7:49 pm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man has been formally indicted on a charge that he threatened to shoot Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

 

GM recalls nearly 1 million vehicles

Aug 29, 2008 7:34 pm

The recall involves vehicles with a heated washer fluid system where a short circuit in the system could cause electrical features to malfunction.

 

26 Tucson officers off to Republican Convention in Minnesota

Aug 29, 2008 7:19 pm

Tucson police say they're sending 26 officers to St. Paul, Minnesota, to help provide security at next week's Republican National Convention. Tucson was chosen to send officers because the department ...

 

Gilbert ice rink opening pushed back

Aug 29, 2008 6:34 pm

The opening of Gilbert's first ice rink is being pushed back a week, until September 12, as work is completed. The company has two other rinks in The Valley; one is in Chandler and the other in Peoria...

 

Could oil prices reverse course, drive gas up again?

Aug 29, 2008 6:19 pm

As Tropical Storm Gustav regains strength and churns towards the Gulf of Mexico, gas prices could be heading the same direction. After watching prices drop in recent weeks, the trend could reverse if ...

 

PD: ASU students warned about possible light-rail fines

Aug 29, 2008 6:19 pm

A warning to ASU students by Tempe Police: "You're sharing the road with light-rail." Officers are trying to get the word out before the trains hit the tracks on December 27 that using them ...

 

Deal of the Day - Free tickets to a popular musical

Aug 29, 2008 3:43 pm

But if you have a Smart Shopper card you might get your hands on these tickets for free. ASU Gammage is doing a Deal of the Day on Friday, August 29 th .

 

Gulf Coast begins moving on plans as Gustav nears

Aug 29, 2008 3:43 pm

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The solemn ceremonies New Orleans planned for the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina have, for the most part, been blown away by a storm officials fear could also be devastating...

 

Hurricane-force winds & heavy rain hit Phoenix area

Aug 29, 2008 3:42 pm

PHOENIX (AP) - No reports of injuries so far after a series of fast-moving thunderstorms plowed through the Phoenix area last night. The storms packed winds of up to 100 miles-an-hour.

 

Alaska governor to be McCain's running mate

Aug 29, 2008 3:42 pm

DENVER (AP) - John McCain is keeping the name of his running mate a closely held secret just hours before the Republican presidential candidate is set to introduce the person at an Ohio rally but seve...

 
 

Local News from The Business Journal of Phoenix via Yahoo! News

White Electronic Designs chairman, CEO resigns

Aug 29, 2008 5:52 pm

White Electronic Designs Corp.'s chairman, CEO and president, Hamid R. Shokrgozar, resigned from the company Thursday. (WEDC)

 

High energy prices getting you down? At least you're working

Aug 29, 2008 4:37 pm

In the face of ongoing economic woes, here's some good news: most American workers are happy at the office, especially if they live in the West.

 

Sarah Palin is McCain's choice for running mate

Aug 29, 2008 3:37 pm

Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain has picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate in the presidential race.

 

Federal Home Loan Bank supports projects in Phoenix, Ajo

Aug 28, 2008 11:04 pm

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is awarding $500,000 in Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development Program grants to help 15 of its member institutions support economic deve...

 

Giurland Inc. pays $3.8 million for Litchfield Park complex

Aug 28, 2008 9:07 pm

A five-building office complex in Litchfield Park has been sold to a San Francisco company, Giurland Inc.

 

US Airways waives change fees for flights impacted by Gustav

Aug 28, 2008 8:37 pm

US Airways Group Inc. is waiving change fees for passengers who could be impacted by tropical storm Gustav. The storm is moving through the Caribbean and is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico and po...

 

Gustav could put gas prices back on the rise

Aug 28, 2008 7:53 pm

As Arizona gas prices remain well below the $4 mark, AAA warns that tropical storm Gustav could turn the tide.

 

Corporate, special interests host VIP events as McCain, Obama take center stage

Aug 28, 2008 6:38 pm

Businesses are out in force at the Democratic National Convention in Denver and are prepping for the Republican bash coming up in St. Paul, Minn.

 

Labor Day report finds disparity in job quality for Latinos

Aug 28, 2008 6:33 pm

A report released Thursday examines the changing role of Latinos in the workplace.

 

Insurance council expects injuries to rise as consumers switch to smaller cars

Aug 28, 2008 6:29 pm

Higher gasoline prices may inflict more harm than just pinching consumers and businesses.

 
 

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