Crews hoping to contain Laveen brush fire

Crews hoping to contain Laveen brush fire

DIMMED VIEW: The sun sets behind a wall of smoke from the Ethan fire on the Gila River Indian Community Thursday afternoon.

Hillary Clinton downplays Obama endorsements

Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton speaks Tuesday night at Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen.

Sand Storm Arizona

A sand storm hits the Phoenix metro area Sunday, July 29, 2012, in Laveen, Ariz.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Matt Liringis

Desert Vista's Matt Liringis is the 2012 Tribune Player of the Year after he became the school's first state champion with an 11-under par 133 at the Division I state championship tournament at Aguila Golf Course in Laveen.

MP Boys Golf

Mountain Pointe senior Austin Fletcher and the rest of the field at the Division I state tournament might have to deal with less than perfect conditions considering the Aguila Golf Course in Laveen is just coming out of overseeding.

SRP teacher training

Greenfield Elementary School teacher Nancy Hannigan (right) helps fellow teacher Steve Wallgren from Rogers Ranch Elementary in Laveen with a landfill experiment at the 5th Annual Global Climate Change in the Southwest: An Academy for Educators.

Casey Benson

Corona del Sol's Casey Benson celebrates early against Laveen Cesar Chavez during the Division I state championship game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale which Corona won 66-53. Feb 25, 2012. Corona won 66-53.

Casey Benson

Corona Del Sol's Casey Benson drives down court against Laveen Cesar Chavez during the third quarter of the Div. I boys state championship at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Corona del Sol state championship

Corona del Sol players celebrate their win over Laveen Cesar Chavez during their Division I state championship game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale which Corona won, 66-53. Feb 25, 2012.

FOOTBALL GAME OF THE WEEK: #8 Westview at #1 Centennial 5A-II quarterfinal

Centennial senior fullback/linebacker Austin Arias cradles a pass in the season-ending game against Laveen Cesar Chavez. Westview plays at Centennial in the Class 5A-II quarterfinal Friday night.

Xavier edges Hamilton for 5A-I girls golf title

Phoenix Xavier's Kaira Martin watches her tee shot on the 10th hole at Aguila Golf Course in Laveen. Martin won the state title as did the Gators. Nov. 10, 2009.

Kingman edges Horizon on fifth player’s score

JUST MISSED IT: Medalist Jin Song of Pinnacle reacts as his ball rolls past the hole Tuesday morning during the 5A Division II golf state tournament held at Aguila Golf Course in Laveen.

Korean heritage thrives on Hamilton's golf team

TITLE HUNTING: Hamilton High School golfers, from left, C.J. Kim, Chan Kim, Andrew Yun, Chun-Ji Kim and Shayne Yoon pose at Aguila Golf Course in Laveen Wednesday, site of the 5A state golf tournament.

Hamilton wins fourth straight 5A-I boys golf title

WINNING FORM: Hamilton’s C.J. Kim putts on the 17th hole Thursday during the 5A-I state boys golf tournament at Aguila Golf Course in Laveen. Kim was the individual champion, and helped the Huskies to a fourth straight team title.

Workday opens up places go, things to do out of the daily rut

Beat the crowds by going to IKEA while everyone else is at work — the walk through the giant store becomes more of a meander than a trail drive. Michele Roessel of Laveen inspects a sofa and throw pillow while shopping Monday afternoon.