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Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world
In the Southwest and beyond, home gardeners and landscapers are increasingly using collected rainwater to nourish their gardens amid worsening drought and rising temperatures.
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Sandra Rambler, San Carlos Apache activist, journalist and mother, dies at 69
Sandra Rambler, a longtime San Carlos Apache activist, journalist, and council secretary, died Aug. 20. She was 69.
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This bougie steak and seafood chain is making its Arizona debut. Here’s where
A bougie steakhouse with locations in 15 states is getting ready to make its Arizona debut this fall in Chandler.
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Diamondbacks to remain at Chase Field for 30 years after approval of renovation bill
The Arizona Diamondbacks will remain at Chase Field for the next 30 years after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill appropriating $500 million for renovations.
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Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
From elusive jaguars to saguaro cactus, the changing climate is taking its toll on some of Arizona’s most iconic species, even those who have adapted to the desert heat over thousands of years.
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This woman cares for 200 pigs at a Phoenix animal rescue. Here’s how she does it
Better Piggies Rescue developed out of Arizonan Danielle Betterman’s love for pigs, which she says can be very “nerdy” and funny.
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‘Burns everywhere’: Arizona teen collapses from heatstroke on walk home from school
June Shaver was walking home from Dysart High School in El Mirage when she fainted from heatstroke, suffering serious burns as a result of the scorching asphalt.
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This Arizona ZIP code ranked as 6th most popular place to move in 2025. Here’s why
The metro Phoenix area is home to one of the hottest ZIP codes to move to in the country, according to a new report. And they’re not talking about the weather.
























