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This state rep won’t stop pushing for Arizona affordability despite lawmakers blocking them
Drawing on lived experience, state Rep. Lorena Austin fights to ease Arizona’s cost-of-living crisis as their proposals fail to get hearings in a GOP-controlled legislature.
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Life after Coyotes: Glendale officials say Westgate is thriving without NHL tenant
Desert Diamond Arena saw gross sales increase by 156% after the Coyotes departed from 2022 to 2023, while showing a 119% jump in attendance.
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Arizona’s tallest waterslide is open for summer. What to expect
Riptide, now the tallest waterslide in Arizona, officially opened in April 2026 at Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa.
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After no charges, Phoenix family asks AG to charge cop who killed their dad
Christian Diaz Rendon was shot and killed by a Phoenix officer inside his own home disarming an intruder. The county attorney declined to press charges against the officer. Now, the family is asking Attorney General Kris Mayes to step in.
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Arizona just approved a massive data center near an Air Force base. Neighbors are furious
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to allow developers to move forward with the $36 billion data center near the city of Surprise. The project still needs EPA air quality approval before construction can begin.
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Where to find the cheapest cheeseburgers in Arizona, study says
Here’s the average price of a cheeseburger, fries, and soda in Arizona cities, plus how much it has increased since 2025.
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Readers share their grocery hacks and go-to stores in Arizona
We asked our newsletter readers for their go-to grocery stores in Arizona and their tips for saving money. Here’s what they said.
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Matt’s Big Breakfast: How a Phoenix restaurant grew from 800 square feet to a local staple
Matt’s Big Breakfast has received national attention, including a feature on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.”
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This unique Arizona spot was named top roadside attraction in the US
Meteor Crater made the list thanks to its strong reviews, solid ratings, thousands of social media posts and steady global interest.
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Phoenix gas station reaches more than $6 per gallon, as prices rise
Here’s where the cheapest and most expensive gas can be found in Phoenix and across Arizona.
