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What 3 Arizonans say about the first year of the new Trump era
It’s been a year since President Trump’s second inauguration. Here’s how his leadership has impacted these three Arizonans’ lives.
The 3 ski resorts of Arizona, ranked
The first weeks of January welcomed a fresh blanket of snow in higher elevation areas. Here are three ski resorts in Arizona, ranked, to enjoy the snowy slopes.
Try these 15 ‘hidden gem’ restaurants and diners that Arizonans can’t get enough of
Are you ready for a gastronomic road trip? Here are the best hidden gem restaurants in Arizona, according to residents.
Arizona measles outbreak linked to national surge as US risks losing measles-free status
Public health scientists around the country are investigating whether the now-ended Texas measles outbreak is linked to active outbreaks in Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina.
These metro Phoenix residents are renting instead of buying homes
There are more than 100 million potential renters by choice nationwide between millennials and empty nesters, according to housing industry estimates.
This Arizona city was named among nation’s top camping spots
This year, an unconventional destination claimed the top spot in the West for fostering togetherness among campers. Hint: Arizona gets bragging rights again.
Missing 8-year-old Navajo Nation girl found dead in northern Arizona
Navajo Nation officials say Maleeka Boone was last seen Thursday evening in the Coalmine Canyon area, located 240 miles north of Phoenix.
ICE detains an Arizona grandmother of 11
Norma Lopez-Acosta cleaned hotels, houses, and dishes to afford a modest life in Phoenix, raising her six children mostly on her own. Now, she sits in ICE custody.
Move over, little libraries. Trinket boxes are taking over Phoenix
Trinket boxes have popped up across the country and right here in the Valley to bring people together in delightful, small ways.
Mark Brnovich, Arizona AG during Trump’s push to find 2020 election fraud, has died
Mark Brnovich, Arizona’s top law enforcement officer during President Trump’s efforts to find evidence of fraud in the 2020 election, has died. He was 59.
Drought-stricken Arizona moves to curb groundwater use in more rural areas
Officials in drought-stricken Arizona are moving to regulate groundwater use on the state’s western edge where wells have been running dry.
5 local orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Learn about five trustworthy organizations that work to combat human trafficking in Arizona and beyond.
8 MLK Day of Service events to attend in Arizona
Jan. 19 marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Help further the dream by attending one of these 8 MLK events in Arizona.
These Arizonans are feeling the squeeze as ACA subsidies disappear
On Jan. 1, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired, and tens of thousands of Arizonans were hit with steep health insurance hikes.
15 years after Giffords shooting, Democrats call for gun measures
House Democrats, joined by former US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, marked 15 years since the deadly mass shooting near Tucson that ended her political career with a renewed call to end gun violence.
7 dude ranches in Arizona that let you live out your Western dreams
Discover seven of the best dude ranches in Arizona for horseback riding, campfire cookouts, and Old West charm, from Tucson to Wickenburg.
Planning ahead: Arizona’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars now for these Arizona festivals happening this spring and summer.
The 6 best Arizona hikes if you want to avoid crowds
These are the six best Arizona hikes you probably never heard of.
University of Arizona student shares details of ‘cruel’ experience in ICE detention
Yassine Halhoul came to the US to study at the University of Arizona on a student visa. The Trump administration detained him anyway.
This Arizona tamale spot was named among the best in the US
Which Arizona tamale restaurant was among the best in the US? Here’s what Yelp said.
Celebrity chef Scott Conant found a new pace in Arizona—and bottled a piece of his past
We spoke to celebrity chef and newfound Arizonan Scott Conant about his newest venture, which has everything to do with his past.
Your guide to the best Christmas lights in metro Phoenix
In metro Phoenix, there are several major Christmas light shows and a bunch of smaller residential shows that are just as stunning.
Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk’s widow.
Celebrate Hanukkah 2025 at one of these metro Phoenix events
If you’re in the Phoenix area and want to celebrate Hanukkah, there’s no shortage of events. Here are some to check out.
Ringing in the New Year 2026: Phoenix’s top spots to celebrate
Find the top New Year’s events in Phoenix, with options for party-goers, families, food lovers, and anyone ready to celebrate.
The 10 best Arizona cabins for a cozy winter getaway
Take a memorable winter getaway this year at one of these cabins in Sedona, Flagstaff, Rim Country, and the White Mountains.
Resilience and a Red Ribbon reopening tour in downtown Globe
The fall flooding devastated downtown Globe. Resilience prevails with the reopening of nine businesses.
Explained: Why AZ doctors are fighting these abortion rules in court right now
Even after voters said yes to abortion rights, some Arizona laws are still making it hard—and sometimes impossible—to get care.
Arizona Medicaid now covers traditional healing, helping Native communities preserve tradition
Arizona is one of the first states where Medicaid covers traditional healing, helping Native communities preserve tradition.