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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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Virtual fence construction in Arizona on hold

Aug 20, 2008 5:52 am

Officials say construction on "virtual fence" projects scheduled along Arizona's border with Mexico is on hold indefinitely because the Interior Department hasn't signed off on use of its la...

Former Tempe officer who fired gun in hospital to be freed

Aug 20, 2008 4:06 am

After firing shots inside a healthcare office in Scottsdale last July, a 55-year-old man is expected to be released from a mental health facility later this month.

Tucson paper carrier saves family from house fire

Aug 20, 2008 3:52 am

A newspaper carrier made a life saving delivery to a family in Tucson Sunday. The Tucson Fire Department said Troy Royster was loading his vehicle to begin delivery of the Sunday newspaper when he not...

Poll: Arizonans don't know whether to vote McCain or Obama

Aug 20, 2008 2:21 am

With just over two months until the U.S. Presidential Election, nearly one third of Arizona voters have not aligned themselves with either candidate, according to a new Cronkite/Eight Poll.

New tax credit for first time homebuyers

Aug 20, 2008 1:22 am

A $7,500 tax credit for first time homebuyers, sounds like a great deal. It was passed as part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act to help jump-start the housing market, but this too could get ho...

Shortly before 5 p.m., firefighters were called out to the first alarm house fire at 47th Avenue, north of Union Hills ...

Aug 20, 2008 1:21 am

At about 5:30 p.m., Phoenix firefighters arrived to find smoke rising from the home near Glendale and Central avenues.

Firefighters battle house fire in north Phoenix

Aug 20, 2008 12:52 am

Shortly before 5 p.m., firefighters were called out to the first alarm house fire at 47th Avenue, north of Union Hills Drive.

Are the Olympics enticing the Valley to become fit?

Aug 20, 2008 12:36 am

Places like the Downtown Phoenix YMCA are seeing more people using their facility and they believe the Olympics are playing a role in that. Since the Olympics sports like swimming have seen an increas...

Does your student's college want to lower the drinking age?

Aug 20, 2008 12:22 am

College and university presidents from all around the country are lobbying lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age on college campuses from 21 to 18.

Don't pay full price for books!

Aug 20, 2008 12:22 am

The Olympics are great, but you can't watch TV all day. A good book would be nice. I found some places that sell all sorts of books at great prices, Some are even free.

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

New Intel products to be made in Chandler

Aug 20, 2008 12:28 am

Intel Corp. is providing more information about its future multi-core future products, and some of them will be coming out of the California company's Chandler facility.

Target second-quarter profit falls 7.6 percent

Aug 19, 2008 8:14 pm

Target Corp.'s second-quarter profit fell 7.6 percent, but managed to beat Wall Street expectations. (TGT)

Home Depot Q2 profit slips 24 percent

Aug 19, 2008 7:59 pm

Ongoing softness in the housing and home improvement markets sapped The Home Depot Inc.'s second quarter. (HD)

US Airways stock falls as secondary offering sells out

Aug 19, 2008 6:59 pm

US Airways Group Inc. completed its stock offering announced last week, bringing in $179 million as the airline struggles with high fuel and other increased costs.

Cold Stone Creamery opens 100th international location in Tokyo

Aug 19, 2008 5:59 pm

Cold Stone Creamery marks two milestones in its three-year-old international expansion program this summer: its 100th international store and its 25th store in Japan.

Avnet announces new services at conference

Aug 19, 2008 5:30 pm

Avnet Inc. announced two new services Tuesday at its Technology Solutions group's New Frontiers Conference in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AVT)

U.S. home, apartment construction hits 17-year low

Aug 19, 2008 4:48 pm

Home and apartment construction nationwide fell in July to its lowest level in more than 17 years.

US Airways seeks daily flight from Philadelphia to Tel Aviv

Aug 19, 2008 4:44 pm

US Airways Group Inc. is looking to make its first foray into the Middle East. (LCC)

Valley First Community Bank names Frank Shelton president

Aug 18, 2008 10:44 pm

Arizona native and veteran banker Frank Shelton was appointed president of Valley First Community Bank by its board of directors, the company announced Monday. (CBS)

Backup plan on deck as Le Meridien pulls out at Tempe Town Lake

Aug 18, 2008 9:44 pm

The much ballyhooed deal to bring a Le Meridien hotel to Tempe has been dead for a year, but news is just leaking out about the waylaid plans.

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