LOCAL NEWS - Copper Courier

Jul 2025 22

Tempe advocates challenge new city ordinance with a ballot referendum

By Sahara Sajjadi | LOCAL NEWS, POLITICS, Sahara Sajjadi

The rule limiting public gatherings is now facing a ballot referendum challenge.

Jul 2025 21

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs tours wildfire destruction along Grand Canyon’s North Rim

By Associated Press | LOCAL NEWS, POLITICS, Associated Press

The governor, who has called for an investigation into how the blaze at Grand Canyon's North Rim was handled.

Jul 2025 18

Adelita Grijalva is poised to be the first Arizona Latina in Congress. Here’s how she won.

By Sahara Sajjadi | LOCAL NEWS, POLITICS, Sahara Sajjadi

Adelita Grijalva was brushed off as an ‘establishment’ candidate by opponents and national media. But she tuned out the noise and won big, and now she reflects on the race with The Copper Courier.

Jul 2025 16

Adelita Grijalva wins Democratic primary for Arizona US House seat held by her late father

By Associated Press | LOCAL NEWS, POLITICS, Associated Press

Adelita Grijalva won the Democratic primary Tuesday for a southern Arizona U.S. House seat long held by her father, the late U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, one of the most senior and progressive power brokers on Capitol Hill.

Jul 2025 14

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

By Associated Press | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Associated Press

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed the Grand Canyon lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim.

Jul 2025 10

Phoenix firefighters head to Texas to help in search after catastrophic Kerrville flood

By Tony Gutiérrez | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Tony Gutiérrez

With at least 160 people still missing after the deadly Fourth of July floods in Texas, a team of 48 Phoenix firefighters and five dogs headed east to help with the search.

Phoenix Fire Department cadets walking through gate holding pizza boxes

Jul 2025 8

Opinion: Arizona needs real fighters, not progressive cosplayers

By Alejandra Gomez | LOCAL NEWS, OPINION, Alejandra Gomez

Arizona advocates know how to build a movement—and they’re putting their support behind Adelita Grijalva in the packed race for Arizona's 7th Congressional District.

Jul 2025 3

Arizona Food Bank warns Republican budget would cause families to go hungry

By Sahara Sajjadi | LOCAL NEWS, POLITICS, Sahara Sajjadi

The Arizona Food Bank Network is sounding the alarm over the new GOP spending package that will cut food stamps and further strain already stretched food banks.