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Why a Flagstaff Renter Signed Her Lease Without Seeing the Property
The city of Flagstaff has some of the highest housing costs in the state, with limited land to grow on and a major university controlling much of the housing stock—and it’s not trending in a direction favorable to renters.
The COVID Vaccine Has Us Feeling Like Dancing. Here Are Some Feel-Good Songs to Set the Mood.
We put together two feel-good playlists you can listen to during your 15-minute observation period after getting the vaccine.
Ducey Commits to Keeping State Open Despite Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The number of deaths reported daily in Arizona peaked in mid-July, when more than 90 COVID-19 related deaths were being recorded on a daily basis.
ASU Developing At-Home COVID Test Expected to Deliver Results Within Minutes
Researchers say the saliva-based test could reduce the wait time for results from 48 hours to ten minutes.
ASU Reports More Than 800 COVID-19 Cases Among Students, Staff
Despite warnings that reopening could lead to outbreaks, the university has been hosting students in dorms and on campus for classes.
ICE Removes In-Person Class Requirement for Foreign Students
Three of Arizona’s public universities joined lawsuits against a new rule that would have put thousands of international student’s visas in jeopardy.
This Phoenix Teenager With Muscular Dystrophy Needs Your Help. Here’s How You Can Do It.
Mackenzie, 14, whose family has financially been impacted by COVID-19, needs a motorized transport chair to get in and out of her family car.
Sinema Calls For Shutdown of Clubs, Bars, Gyms, and More
While other states have shut down nonessential businesses, Arizona has yet to do the same. Sen. Sinema is calling on state leadership to make the move.
Ducey Declares State of Emergency Over Coronavirus. Here’s What That Means.
As of Thursday morning, 115 people have been tested for the coronavirus in Arizona, and nine have contracted the illness.
Lawmaker Wants to Ban Students From Using Dorm Addresses for Voter Registration
The bill would bar anyone from using a temporary address, including university dorm rooms, to register to vote in Arizona.
What $2,000 rent gets you in Phoenix and across the US
A monthly rent of $2,000 can look very different depending on where you live in the United States. Here’s what you can get for it in Phoenix and other cities.
ICE appears to back off farm raids as Trump allows more foreign workers
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
20 influential Indigenous Americans you may not know about
Backed by news articles and historical sources, Stacker compiled a list of 20 influential Indigenous Americans you might not know about.
A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm
An emergency declaration by President Trump has thrust the military into a central role in deterring migrant crossings between US ports of entry.
New AZ wildfire recovery guide helps communities navigate post-fire challenges
“After Wildfire: A Guide for Arizona” offers essential recovery resources for communities impacted by wildfires.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold, several weather monitoring agencies announced Friday.
Mars crater named after late NAU professor, Nadine Barlow
A Mars crater has been named after Nadine Barlow, honoring the late NAU professor’s pioneering contributions to planetary science.
Want to follow election results like a pro? Here’s what to watch in key states
Election night in the US is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle, except that only one piece appears at a time—and you don’t get to look at the picture on the box. Here’s what to expect.
Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity
Most heat-related deaths involve homeless people living outdoors. But those who die inside without sufficient cooling are also vulnerable, typically older than 60, living alone, and with limited income.
Phoenix using ice immersion to treat heatstroke victims as Southwest bakes
The Phoenix Fire Department is using ice immersion to treat victims of heatstroke on the way to area hospitals.
A man died after a Gila monster bite. Opinions and laws on keeping the lizard as a pet vary
A Colorado man who died after getting bitten by a Gila monster was hardly alone in having the gnarly looking lizard for a pet.
The History Behind All 63 National Parks In The US
Stacker used publicly available data and resources from the National Park Service to compile this brief history of all 63 national parks in the US.
Game Night, Anyone? 6 Phoenix-Area Shops to Find Your Next Favorite Board Game
Check out these stores that can help you in ways that big-box and online retailers can’t.
5 Things to Know About Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs
Arizona’s fifth female governor comes from a background in social work and public service—and the occasional triathlon.
Looking to Put Down Roots? Here Are the 100 Best Cities in the US to Raise a Family.
See where Arizona ranks on this list.
Corporation Commission: Democrat Lauren Kuby Sees a Bright Future With Solar Energy
The Corporation Commission regulates electricity, water, and gas providers and approves the rates that consumers pay. More than 300 water companies are under the commission’s jurisdiction.
Tempe Streetcar Opens as Valley Metro Expands Light Rail West and South
The Tempe streetcar is the latest of several expansions to the Valley Metro transit network meant to add options for people without a personal vehicle.
Phoenix Lawyer Known for Defending Election Integrity, Invest in Ed, Nominated to 9th Circuit
Roopali Desai is Biden’s first nomination to the Phoenix chambers, and would be the first South Asian Judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
West Megadrought Worsens to Driest in at Least 1,200 Years
The American West’s megadrought deepened so much last year that it is now the driest in at least 1,200 years.