Phoenix pats its own back after 2nd-most heat deaths in Valley history
After gearing up to combat the heat, Phoenix officials took credit for a drop in heat deaths – a small one, from 645 to 602.
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Kari Lake’s new job: firing federal employees without authority
Arizona’s attempted senator, now an advisor in the Trump administration, signed off on 1,000 media firings over the weekend.
Mark Kelly calls Elon Musk an ‘asshole,’ will ditch his Tesla
The war of words between the Arizona senator and the world’s richest man continues.
‘A giant’: Arizona politicians react to the death of Rep. Raúl Grijalva
Politicians from both sides of the aisle offered remembrances of the longtime congressman, who died Thursday at 77.
Hamadeh pumps Guantanamo Bay deportations that aren’t happening anymore
Rep. Abe Hamadeh said efforts to house 30,000 migrants at the base “is just getting started.” He seems to be out of the loop.
More than 1 in 4 people thinking of leaving Arizona over housing costs
A new poll shows how stark the housing crisis has become in Arizona. Lawmakers are hustling to make building here easier.
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M3F Fest 2025 gave back to Phoenix with communal vibes and stellar dance parties
The good, bad and everything else about Phoenix’s most community-oriented music fest.
Video: Phoenix cops shoot, kill armed man hiding in recycling bin
The fourth person to die after a run-in with Phoenix cops this year, video appears to show Dominic Gracia firing at officers.
Elon Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a ‘traitor’ for visiting Ukraine
Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly tweeted that the U.S. should still support Ukraine against Russia.
Turning Point sues to keep fake elector’s emails out of public view
The right-wing organization seeks to squash a warrant for three months’ worth of indicted executive Tyler Bowyer’s emails.
Phoenix man doesn’t get his preferred tee time, sues golf club
Brad Ghaster is accusing Anthem Golf & Country Club of fraud and demands a partial refund of his $47,000 initiation fee.
11 Arizona cities where you can buy a house for less than $300K
The average home in Arizona sells for roughly $440,000. You can easily beat that price – if you’re open to small-town life.
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Here’s how much money it takes to be middle-class in the Valley
Two Valley cities have some of the country’s highest income thresholds for being considered middle-class.
Hamadeh talks a lot about the military, says almost nada about VA cuts
Rep. Abe Hamadeh posts often about advocating for service members. The 3,000 job cuts at the VA don’t get much attention.
Video: Phoenix cops shoot, kill suspected kidnapper from close range
David Garcia was the third person to die after a run-in with Phoenix cops this year. There has since been a fourth.
The MAGA guy who handles voter rolls keeps spouting disprovable bullshit
Justin Heap has been in office for less than two months and has already shown a knack for poorly stretching the truth.
Here’s how Social Security cuts could impact your Arizona district
Republicans are pushing a plan to raise the retirement age. A map shows how that would affect your part of the state.
7 extremist and hate groups active in Arizona
Arizona is a hotbed for anti-government groups, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
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Majority of top-paid Phoenix city employees are cops
Of the 424 Phoenix employees who made more than $200,000 last year, nearly 60% worked for the police department.
Ex-Yuma cop investigated for having sex with multiple subordinates
Former Sgt. Andres Angulo allegedly screwed his way around the department, with one tryst ending in assault charges.
Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio was just named . . . the Duke of Italy?
Sheriff Joe can’t seem to win public office, so an honorary Italian dukedom will have to do.
12 overdose in county jail a month after it stopped screening officers
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says the overdoses are unrelated to halting the scanning officers for contraband.