Safety
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Blazing hot surfaces are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries in Phoenix
Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for burn injuries as air temperatures reach new summertime highs in Phoenix.
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Beat the Arizona heat: How to find cooling centers near you
Cooling centers ensure Arizonans stay safe and cool this summer. Here’s how you can find one (and other important resources) near you.
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GOP lawmakers bypass Hobbs to add 11 measures to ballot. What to look out for
Voters will be asked to weigh in on laws that would make school board races partisan, end term limits for judges, and lower the minimum wage for tipped workers, among other things.
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Understanding risks & safety measures during Arizona’s monsoon season
Here are some tips from the Arizona Department of Health Services for getting through monsoon season safely.
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Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says
A Department of Justice investigation found that Phoenix police have a pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force.
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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.
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US Reps. Eli Crane and Andy Biggs’ votes put AZ airports at risk over political grudge
US President Joe Biden signed legislation this week to improve air travel safety, cost-saving measures for passengers, and fund municipal airports in Arizona and throughout the country. After months of negotiations, the US House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $105 billion package to fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and authorized its continuance for the…
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Republicans move to add ballot measure allowing warrantless arrests over immigration suspicions
The bill, disguised as an effort to address the fentanyl crisis, would allow law enforcement across the state to arrest anyone they suspected is an undocumented immigrant.
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Opinion: Strategies for Child Abuse Prevention
11 ways you can be an ally in the fight against child abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In the United States, it is estimated that a child experiences abuse or neglect every 54 seconds, equating to nearly 1,600 children each day. Statistics show that younger children are at a greater risk of experiencing…
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How Arizona women are helping each other gain confidence in outdoor adventuring
Two female-oriented outdoors groups in Arizona encourage women to get on the trails, and to not be afraid of doing it solo every once in a while.
