State News
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‘Fire clouds’ over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate
Two wildfires burning in the western United States—including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon—are so hot that they are spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own erratic weather systems.
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In Iowa, Gallego will target GOP tax cut supporters and feed presidential speculation
Sen. Ruben Gallego will devote part of his first August recess as a senator to visiting with voters in Iowa—a sign the Arizona Democrat may be eyeing a presidential run.
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Native youth shine in Arizona at nation’s largest all-Indigenous basketball tournament
The Native American Basketball Invitational brought more than 200 teams from across the US to several Valley arenas.
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Brittney Griner’s legacy with the Phoenix Mercury lives on through her annual shoe drive
Even though Brittney Griner no longer wears the Phoenix Mercury uniform, one of her charitable traditions still lingers in the Valley.
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Longtime lawmaker shapes the debate as Arizona grapples with dwindling water supplies
Republican Rep. Gail Griffin has drawn the ire of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who considered her the barrier to water legislation that stalled this year despite having others at the negotiating table.
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A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm
An emergency declaration by President Trump has thrust the military into a central role in deterring migrant crossings between US ports of entry.
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We asked, you answered: Summer reading picks
We asked readers for their summer reading picks, and here’s what they said.
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Mayes’s court record against Trump includes setback on birthright citizenship, partial win on school funds
Since Trump returned to office in January, Mayes has positioned Arizona on the legal frontlines of the resistance, filing lawsuits against his administration about once a week on average.
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Cuts in federal funding could slow efforts to end HIV in Arizona
Ending the spread of HIV in Arizona may become more difficult if federal funding is cut or eliminated.
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The broken American Dream shines a light on a new path to Mexico
Surviving in America means enduring a chaotic world filled with soaring housing and health care costs, a tanking educational system, devastating gun violence, and surging racism. From writers to athletes, a shared desire to honor family history and reclaim agency is guiding this dual-citizenship movement.
