Alaina Kwan

2 days ago | kold.com | Alaina Kwan

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Deportation flights out of the Mesa Gateway Airport started this week, and protesters on Monday say the flights are violations of human rights. Dozens of people gathered in front of the East Valley airport with picket signs and flags, and they said these flights don’t represent their community or their country. “We’re just trying to walk the walk,” said Becky Wyatt, an organizer of the protest.

2 days ago | azfamily.com | Alaina Kwan

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Deportation flights out of the Mesa Gateway Airport started this week, and protesters on Monday say the flights are violations of human rights. Dozens of people gathered in front of the East Valley airport with picket signs and flags, and they said these flights don’t represent their community or their country. “We’re just trying to walk the walk,” said Becky Wyatt, an organizer of the protest.

5 days ago | azfamily.com | Alaina Kwan

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — If you plan on cooling off and celebrating Mother’s Day weekend on the Salt River, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is reminding you to be smart and safe. Knowing this weekend will reach triple-digit temperatures, Lake Patrol Deputy Jim Cesolini said it’s important to have a plan to avoid emergency rescues.

6 days ago | azfamily.com | Alaina Kwan

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Arizona Humane Society is reporting high levels of pet surrenders, currently averaging from 400 to 500 applications per month. The organization says many families blame housing, utilizes and even grocery bills for making them face tough financial decisions with their pets. Kelsey Dickerson, spokesperson for the Humane Society, said many pet owners are in a situation of choosing to pay vet bills or their summer A/C bills.

1 week ago | azfamily.com | Alaina Kwan

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — On Sunday, May 4, members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe started their 80-mile sacred run to protest a mining operation from being built on sacred grounds. The sacred run started in Oak Flat, and members will end in downtown Phoenix ahead of a federal court hearing that could help save their holy grounds. Member Naelyn Pike said her tribe is fighting not only for the environment around them but also for their religious freedoms.