George Weisz

Arizona Republic Reporter Don Bolles Was Blown to Pieces 33 Years Ago Today

A few hours ago, we were driving in the vicinity of the Clarendon Hotel on 4th Avenue south of Indian School Road when it struck us: It's June 2, the anniversary of a day that will live in infamy (to steal a line)  in Arizona and in journalism circles around the nation. At about 1 ... More >>

Teenage Wasteland

It's up to Governor Janet Napolitano to make sure history doesn't repeat itself — that is, boldly reform juvenile corrections. Or at least make sure someone's watching

Juvenile Offenses

A federal investigation documents serious abuses at the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

Federal Inquiry

Justice Department examines conditions at state youth facilities

On Guard

State's resources woefully inadequate for regulating private security guards

Letters

From the week of January 3, 2002

The Kids Are Still Not Alright

Despite public scrutiny, abuse continues at the state's juvenile corrections facilities

Lock Up, Rub Down

State lawmakers push dubious Mexican drug rehab program

Youth Decay

Governor ignores calls for investigation of abuses within juvenile corrections

Is Justice Coming?

New Times report prompts inquiries from federal officials

Letters

From the week of July 26, 2001

Gov: Correct Corrections

Community leaders call for independent task force

Kid Row

Isolated, abused and lacking mental health care, do juvenile offenders leave state custody in worse shape than when they went in?

Twisted Ecologic

Governor Hull says it's time for inclusiveness in politics. Environmentalists say she won't give them the time of day.

Policy Wanks

Arizona political leaders know the answers but can't seem to pass the violence-prevention test

Net Loss

Twenty years ago-- as gangs began their rise in the valley-shortsighted civic leaders slashed youth programs. Today's troubled kids are still paying the price.

Crime Reporter's Notebook

Key figure in Bolles murder case takes secrets to his grave

Red Scarce

Thanks to gubernatorial neglect, Hull's ambitious agenda is going nowhere

CASINOS CHECKED OUT BABBITTHIS DENIALS OF GAMBLING DON'T FIT RECORD

ANATOMY O

WHEN BRUCE BABBITT SURFACED AS THE TOP CHOICE FOR THE U.S. SUPREME COURT, A WASHINGTON, D.C., NEWPAPER PLAYED FAST, LOOSE AND SLOPPY WITH HIS PAST

One More Death In The Bolles Case

Tales from the funeral service for Brad Funk, 57, the shadowy figure of the 1976 Don Bolles murder case