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Food Your Guide to Celebrating Oktoberfest 2023 in Arizona

From Flagstaff to Tucson, there's an Oktoberfest celebration wherever you may be in Arizona.

Robert Gundran Robert Gundran September 14, 2023 3:21 pm MST
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Opinion Investing in Arizona’s Resiliency and Energy Independence

OPINION: The Inflation Reduction Act will provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for Arizona communities to invest in infrastructure, save money, and protect natural resources, while contributing to a thriving and more resilient economy.

Jason Lowry Jason Lowry September 6, 2023 4:03 pm MST
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Culture 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes for You and Your Pup in Tucson

From breweries to restaurants and cafes, here's your guide to dog-friendly spots across Tucson.

Robert Gundran Robert Gundran April 26, 2023 2:23 pm MST
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Arizona Rep. Gallego Announces Bid for Sinema’s Arizona Senate Seat

"I'm better for this job than Kyrsten Sinema because I haven’t forgotten where I came from."

Associated Press Associated Press January 23, 2023 3:46 pm MST
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Breaking WNBA Star Brittney Griner Freed in US-Russia Prisoner Swap

Griner’s arrest in February made her the most high-profile American jailed abroad. Her status as an openly gay Black woman infused racial, gender and social dynamics into her legal saga and made each development a matter of international importance.

Associated Press Associated Press December 8, 2022 7:17 am MST

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Abortion Arizona Judge Weighs State Request to Enforce Abortion Ban

Planned Parenthood said that a multitude of laws restricting and regulating abortion would be rendered meaningless if the court allowed the old law to be enforced without restrictions.

Associated Press Associated Press August 22, 2022 9:16 am MST
Local Hikers walk on the Phoenix Mountain Preserve trail up to Piestewa Peak in Phoenix on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. A movement is afoot to change a controversial street name near the Phoenix mountain that formerly had a title which offended Native Americans and others. The mountain was changed from "Sq*** Peak" to "Piestewa Peak" more than a decade ago. Mayor Greg Stanton has called for a renaming of Sq*** Peak Drive and asked city staff last fall to start the name change process, The Arizona Republic reported. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Local Interior Department Closer to Removing Derogatory Term From Federal Lands

Arizona has 67 locations with the "s-word" in their name. The locations are in every county but Pima and sit on federal, state, private, and tribal lands.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz July 28, 2022 12:30 pm MST