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Registering for Democracy: Why Your Vote Matters
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day. In an op-ed, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the president and executive director of NextGen America, highlights the growing importance of young voters.
Drink Up: 9 Great Happy Hours in Metro Phoenix
Searching for a spot where you can nab a great drink deal? Here are some local bars and restaurants that offer some of the best happy hour specials in the Valley.
Lunch Crunch: Inflation Has Schools Scrambling to Afford Student Meals
Officials are scrambling to figure out how to afford meals for students at a time when inflation nationwide is running at the highest level in decades.
Union Membership in Arizona Inches Up, Still Trails Most of the Nation
After bottoming out at 4% in 2017, labor union membership in Arizona has been slowly rising, but it is still well behind levels of previous years.
Reported Sexual Assaults Across US Military Increase by 13%
According to officials, the overall increase is largely fueled by a nearly 26% jump in reports involving Army soldiers.
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Help Fight a Big Worry for Arizonans—Climate Change
The Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed on Aug. 16, is the country’s biggest investment in fighting climate change ever.
Now Showing: $3 Films This Weekend at AMC, Harkins, Regal, and Cinemark
Tickets will be no more than $3 for every showing, in every format, and each theater is offering discounted drinks and snacks to sweeten the deal.
7 Flagstaff Restaurants Worth Traveling For
From a near-legendary burrito spot to a brand-new fine dining restaurant in downtown, put these seven Flagstaff restaurants on your list to try the next time you’re up that way.
Two Months after Roe Reversal, Abortion Picture in Arizona No Clearer
“We have struggled to understand what is permissible by law,” said Dr. Jill Gibson, medical director for Planned Parenthood Arizona.
Valley Libraries Drop Fines, Add Services to Entice Readers to Return
COVID-19 closed libraries across the Valley. Now library systems are thinking outside the book to bring back cardholders of all ages.
Sinema Took Wall Street Money While Killing Tax on Investors
Sinema has long aligned herself with the interests of private equity, hedge funds and venture capital, helping her net at least $1.5 million in campaign contributions.
‘Immigrant Made’: How Gen Z Is Reclaiming Their Past and Staking Out Their Future
“The most powerful weapon we have is our stories.”
America Is Failing Its Non-Citizen Veterans
The Biden Administration has committed reunite deported veterans with their families and help immigrant service members obtain US citizenship.
From Heat Deaths to Worsening Allergies, Climate Change Harms Health
From 2030 to 2050, according to the WHO, 250,000 additional deaths are expected each year worldwide because of climate-driven health problems.
Supreme Court Ruling Against EPA Hurts, May Not Hobble Clean Air in Arizona
When the Supreme Court ruled that the EPA could not force power plants to move away from fossil fuels, advocates were worried—but in Arizona some of those concerns have been eased by a market-driven shift.
‘We Showed Them What We’re About’: NAU’s Grijalva, Nur Compete in Track World Championships
The Guatemalan and NAU alumni ran a season-best 13:10.44 to finish fourth – the best finish for Guatemala in any event in the history of the World Championships.
Wait, School’s Starting Already? Here Are 7 Things Every K-12 Parent Should Know.
Many Arizona schools have already started their fall semester. Bookmark this page to make sure you have everything you need by the time the bell rings.
Need a Refreshing Drink to Cool You Off? Try One of These Eight Great Margaritas in Phoenix.
Treat your taste buds to a tequila-infused cocktail and embrace Phoenix’s unofficial slogan: “we salt our margaritas, not our roads.”
Who were Arizona’s ‘Fab Five’ and what made them so fab?
In the late ’90s, five women simultaneously held the highest positions in Arizona state government—a feat that had never been accomplished before and hasn’t happened again since.
The Copper Courier Voter Guide: Maricopa County Attorney
Two Republicans and one Democrat are running for Maricopa County attorney, the third largest public prosecutorial agency in the nation.
Heat Deaths in Maricopa County Hit Half-Year Record
About two-thirds of the heat-associated deaths on Maricopa County involved people who were outdoors.
Stop Yelling at Tourists, Say Police in Arizona Destination
Police in an old Arizona mining town that gets 1 million tourists annually warn residents to stop yelling at visitors, or they could face harassment charges.
Long Lines Are Back at Phoenix Food Banks as Prices Hit High
The food banks are struggling to meet the latest need even as federal programs provide less food to distribute, grocery store donations wane, and cash gifts don’t go nearly as far.
8 Arizona Swimming Getaways Your Family Can Visit This Weekend
Escape the Valley’s unforgiving heat and kick it poolside with one of these unforgettable local getaways.
New Phoenix Shelter Is More Than a One-Night Stop for People Experiencing Homelessness
The 200 guests at a new Phoenix homeless shelter at 28th and Washington streets receive a dedicated bed with no limit on how long they stay.
8 Arizona Swimming Getaways Your Family Can Visit This Weekend
Escape the Valley’s unforgiving heat and kick it poolside with one of these unforgettable local getaways.
It’s Not Just Today—Arizona Schools Have Had Funding Issues for Decades
A 42-year-old amendment to Arizona’s constitution is proving to have dire effects on the state’s public school system.
Sweltering Streets: Hundreds of People Without Shelter Die in Extreme Heat
Excessive heat causes more weather-related deaths in the United States than hurricanes, flooding, and tornadoes combined.
Latino Activism Leads in Grassroot Efforts on Climate Change
Latinos in the US are leading the way in activism around climate change, often drawing on traditions from their ancestral homelands.