Weather
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Monsoon season begins soon. Here’s everything you need to know
In preparation for the season, the National Weather Service has designated this “Monsoon Awareness Week” to inform people of the weather risks they may face.
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9 Arizona stereotypes that are actually pretty accurate
From “but it’s a dry heat” to hunting for parking in the shade, these nine Arizona stereotypes are weirdly accurate.
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12 apartment-friendly plants that can survive & thrive in Phoenix
Are you living in a Phoenix apartment with a patio? Try livening it up with these 12 plants that can survive in Phoenix.
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This unique Arizona flower is in bloom. How to see the rare blossoms
For a few weeks, towering saguaro cactuses across Arizona burst into bloom, crowning their arms with creamy white flowers.
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Need a quick cool down? Top 5 spots near Phoenix to get wet
Arizona has plenty of water activities for the outdoors that will keep you cool while letting you soak up some vitamin D.
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8 times labor unions made history in Arizona
From the Bisbee Deportation to Red for Ed and Starbucks Workers United, Arizona has a storied history with labor unions. Here are eight notable moments to know about.
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Readers sound off on APS’s new heat-based shutoff rule
APS has a new policy when it comes to shutting off people’s power when they don’t pay their bills. Here’s what our readers think of it.
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New AZ guidelines aim to protect workers from heat, but fall short of enforceable standards
Arizona is implementing new workplace heat safety guidelines as summer approaches—but advocates say without enforceable standards, they fall short of protecting workers.
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Why are allergies so bad in Arizona right now? What’s behind the surge
Why are allergies so bad in Arizona right now? Here’s what to know and what to expect during allergy season.
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Your thermostat should be set at this temperature, Arizona experts say
While your thermostat setting may be a source of debate in your home, experts have stepped in to settle the argument by picking the most efficient temperature for your AC unit to be set to.
