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5,000 Deaths Later, Health Experts Still Say Gov. Ducey’s COVID Response Was Too Slow
Whether Ducey deserves credit or blame for alternately controlling and unleashing the virus is not in doubt — observers say he’s earned both.
Here Are the Biggest Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Election
Arizona voters turned out in near-record numbers for Tuesday’s primary election — and will be asked to turn out again for the General Election on Nov. 3.
Two Arizona Senate Candidates Fight Over What It Means to Represent the GOP
The biggest primary election fight in Arizona’s Legislature features two sitting Republican lawmakers battling for the soul of the GOP.
This Arizona Congressional District Could Go Blue For the First Time Since the 1990s
Democrats see the 6th District as winnable because of a long-running ethics investigation into five-term GOP incumbent Rep. David Schweikert.
Arizona Asks Younger People to Sign Up as Poll Workers to Save Seniors
The risk of catching COVID-19 at a polling place has left some county elections departments struggling to find poll workers.
Gym Owners Have No Idea What Gov. Ducey’s Latest Closures Mean — And They’re Suing Over It
One gym was cited in multiple cities after its CEO defied the governor’s new order and accused Ducey of closing businesses at random.
AZ Hospitals Are So Overwhelmed They’re Now Ranking Patients on Life Expectancy
Crisis plans outline a process where patients are given a score based on their life expectancy, which is used to determine to what extent they are treated.
‘There Is No Playbook:’ Bars and Clubs Are Mighty Angry at Ducey
Club owners criticized by Gov. Ducey for lax social distancing enforcement say they’re doing everything they can to slow the spread.
WATCH: These Politicians Are Still Holding Events as COVID Explodes in Arizona
There have been nearly 75,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Arizona, but politicians like Sen. Martha McSally continue to hold in-person events.
After Reopening Arizona Early, Businesses and Employees Continue to Hurt
Arizona posted one of the sharpest unemployment drops in the country in May — but unemployment is still higher than its been in nearly a decade.
Pretty Much Everyone Is Now Calling for This Councilman’s Resignation Over ‘Despicable’ George Floyd Comments
Scottsdale City Councilman Guy Phillips was also rebuked in March for sharing misinformation about COVID-19.
Ducey Admits the COVID Spread in AZ Is Going to Get Worse — Then Does Nothing
The governor admitted that Arizona was still in its first wave of the coronavirus, and scolded businesses owners who weren’t following reopening guidelines.
McSally, Trump, and Others Continue to Hold Rallies in Coronavirus-Stricken Arizona
While local leaders urged residents to avoid crowds, Sen. Martha McSally invited donors to join her for tacos and “martha-ritas.”
This Restaurant Owner Decided Not to Reopen for Dine-in. Here’s Why She Says She Made the Right Choice.
Several Phoenix-area bars and restaurants have ended up limiting operations in recent weeks due to employees testing positive for the coronavirus.
Why Did Arizona Cities Lose Out on $395M in COVID Aid? Gov. Ducey.
While Arizona’s three biggest cities received aid directly from the federal government. Ducey received millions to distribute as he pleased.
UPDATED: Gov. Ducey Is Letting Mayors Issue Mask Mandates. These Ones Are Doing It.
Traveling across the state — or just across the Valley? Find out if your destination requires face coverings in public.
A CEO, Former Cop, and Mom. Here Are Some of the Arizonans Who Support the Protests.
As a Latinx woman and ally of the Black Lives Matter movement, Emma Galligan, 20, of Tucson, found a place to use her voice: the streets of downtown Phoenix.
Hundreds More National Guard Troops Descend on Arizona After Trump’s Call for Violence Against Protesters
Lawmakers say Trump’s call for “an overwhelming law enforcement presence” will only lead to more violence against protesters.
Sheriffs Once Again Defy Governor’s Order for Arizonans to Stay Home
Gov. Doug Ducey’s sudden curfew imposed on Arizonans following a series of mostly peaceful protests. Here’s how mayors and law enforcement responded.
Ducey Encourages People to Go Out as State Reports 700 New COVID-19 Cases in One Day
Ducey announced the reopening of schools even as the state sees an uptick in metrics used to track the progression of the disease.
PHOTOS: What Reopening Looked Like In Arizona Cities This Weekend
With some people practicing social distancing and others not as the economy reopens, only time will tell the impact on COVID-19 spread in Arizona.
As Business Resumes And COVID-19 Cases Surpass 13K, How Will Arizonans Come Together to Stay Safe?
Arizona continues to reopen, but experts say people must be responsible as they resume activities or “we’re going to end up back in the same place.”
Trump Visiting AZ Facility That Made Masks When Government Failed to Provide Supplies
Governors asked the Trump administration for help. But the President said the federal government isn’t a “shipping clerk.”
Did You See It? Luke Air Force Base Honors Frontline Workers With Flyover
On Friday, at about 3:10 p.m., Luke Air Force Base and the Air National Guard 161st honored the COVID-19 frontline workers with a special flyover.
‘We Have No Choice’: Business Owners Defy Ducey’s Order And Reopen
Some small Arizona businesses reopened their doors Friday despite the governor’s order. They have yet to receive stimulus relief.
Expert: Reopening Arizona Depends on How Many COVID-19 Deaths We Find Acceptable
As Arizona awaits a decision on its stay-at-home order, a University of Arizona epidemiologist says reopening businesses on Friday would be a risky move.
Arizona Coronavirus Deaths Jump to 21 in One Day
Plus, Banner sets up grocery stores for workers and celebrities lend a helping hand to the Navajo Nation. Here’s your coronavirus Tuesday update.
These Local Businesses Are Helping People Stay Active And Calm Amid Pandemic
A local therapy practice is offering coronavirus-specific group therapy, while a Phoenix yoga studio is offering interactive online classes.
Grocery Delivery, Donation Boxes, And Free Meals: How Neighbors Are Helping Neighbors
Phoenicians have been finding ways to help out their neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic while complying with social distancing restrictions.