Our Arizona

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 22

13 hidden-gem campgrounds in Arizona where you can always find a spot

By Trinity Murchie | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Trinity Murchie

Arizona campgrounds are much more than dry, desert dust bowls. There are many hidden gems that offer water play, pretty rocks, beautiful hikes, and more.

yellow wildlflowers in the foreground with a rocky canyon in the background

Jul 2025 22

We talked to a local cannabis chemist & got the 411 on a big 420 trend

By Trinity Murchie | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Trinity Murchie

Since the legalization of cannabis in Arizona, dispensaries have offered new and trending THC products. We talked to an AZ cannabis chemist who explained why distillate is the next big thing.

Jul 2025 22

I booked a $4,000 Scottsdale spa experience—here’s why it’s worth every penny

By Jill Schildhouse | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Jill Schildhouse

What does $4,000 get you? Four hours alone in a luxury spa at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

two people in robes take a smiling selfie in front of a mirror

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.