Hotel remodel brings a bit of Hawaii to Arizona Avenue

SanTan Sun 5/27 3:00P SanTan Sun News

By Ken Sain Staff Writer The Aloha boutique motel on Arizona Avenue in Chandler transformed many times on its way to a grand reopening with a Hawaiian motif. When owners Bill Simmonds and John Hylton first looked at the aging motel that first...

Chandler ASU grad takes on fashion industry career

SanTan Sun 5/27 3:00P SanTan Sun News

By Morgan Harrison Guest Writer Her study abroad session may have been cut short due to the pandemic, but Macey Sierka of Chandler will never forget the four weeks she spent in Paris and how it further fueled her passion to start her own clothing...

Meet the candidates for Chandler mayor: Kevin Hartke and Ruth Jones

SanTan Sun 5/27 12:06P SanTan Sun News

KEVIN HARTKE Kevin Hartke Age : 66 Years in Chandler : 37 Immediate family : Wife: Lynne (for 40 years), 4 Adult Children: Nathan, Aleah, Katelyn, Zachary; 4 Grandchildren; 1 Dog: Mollie Job:  Mayor...

Chandler council candidate: Angel Encinas

SanTan Sun 5/27 12:00P SanTan Sun News

ANGEL ENCINAS Age: Years living in Chandler: Immediate family: Job: Education: Why are you running for Council? My career helping people through the legal immigration process led me to decide to run....

Chandler council candidate: Jane Poston

SanTan Sun 5/27 12:00P SanTan Sun News

JANE POSTON Age : 53 Years in Chandler : 13 as a resident (20 years as an employee /business owner) Immediate family: Husband Jason Heinkel, with our two sons, Jacob & Jackson. Education: Bachelor of...

Chandler council candidate: Farhana Shifa

SanTan Sun 5/27 12:00P SanTan Sun News

FARHANA SHIFA Age:   46 Years In Chandler:  16 Immediate family: Husband, Mother and two daughters Education:   Masters in Mass Communication, Bachelors in Education, and Bachelors in Fine Arts....

Chandler council candidate: Darla Gonzalez

SanTan Sun 5/27 12:00P SanTan Sun News

DARLA GONZALEZ Age:   56 Years in Chandler: 18 Immediate family: Husband, daughter Education :  BA In business admin from Ottawa University Chandler Campus Job:   Self-employed Gonzalez Professional...

Chandler council candidate Matt Orlando

SanTan Sun 5/27 12:00P SanTan Sun News

MATT ORLANDO Age:   66 Years in Chandler :  38 years Immediate family: Pat, wife of 44 years.  We have three children: Matt, Anthony and Leah; two grandchildren Education :  MBA Golden Gate...

Phoenix Police Arrest Suspect With 1,200 Catalytic Converters

Phoenix News Times 5/27 11:11A Elias Weiss

The suspect was busted Thursday with 1,200 catalytic converters, which curtail pollution from cars and trucks, piled high inside a self-storage unit near East Washington and 37th streets rented under...

Phoenix Attorney Brandon Rafi Always Ready to Answer Call of Duty

Phoenix News Times 5/27 3:47A Elias Weiss

For so many Arizonans, his vermillion billboards, bus shelters, buses, and trains are a hallmark of the daily commute to work. The prevalent advertisements echo a common instruction: “Call Rafi!”...

Chandler dad never forgets his fallen warrior son

SanTan Sun 5/26 3:00P SanTan Sun News

By Ken Sain Staff Writer Roy Conrad, father of the late Staff Sergeant Alex Conrad of Chandler, has been busy since his son was killed in combat in Somalia in 2018. There are a lot of Gold Star Family events and dedications he has attended while...

Chandler girls’ culinary interests saluted

SanTan Sun 5/26 3:00P SanTan Sun News

By Ken Sain Staff Writer They took different paths but the two Chandler teens ended up exploring the science around culinary arts and it helped them get noticed. For one, it was trying to do something for her family. For the other, it was simple...

Chandler Officer Who Shot, Killed Anthony Cano, 17, Won't Face Charges

Phoenix News Times 5/26 11:49A Katya Schwenk

Chandler officer Chase Bebak-Miller, who shot and killed 17-year-old Anthony Cano in January 2021, will not face charges in his death. The Chandler police officer who shot and killed 17-year-old...

Arizona startups honored: Finalists named for inaugural 2022 AZ Inno Fire Awards

Phoenix Business Journal 5/26 8:00A AZ Inno staff

The inaugural AZ Inno Fire Awards finalists have been set, chosen from more than 40 nominees, to honor some of the fastest-growing, innovative and impactful startup companies in Arizona. The founder of Chandler-based CampusLogic will receive a...

High Court Ruling Helps Arizona in Death Row Cases

Phoenix News Times 5/26 3:09A Katya Schwenk

Barry Jones, who has strong exonerating evidence in his case, is headed back to death row, just as the state of Arizona restarts executions. On July 6, 1995, Barry Jones, a mechanic in Tucson, was...