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Katya Schwenk

Katya Schwenk was a staff writer for Phoenix New Times from August 2021 to August 2023. Originally from Burlington, Vermont, she covered issues ranging from policing to far-right politics here in Phoenix. She has worked as a breaking news correspondent in Rabat, Morocco, for Morocco World News, a government technology reporter for Scoop News Group in Washington, D.C., and a local reporter in Vermont for VTDigger. Her freelance work has been published in Business Insider, the Intercept, and the American Prospect, among other places.

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Dems Senate Staffer Wins Millions Over Sexual Discrimination

Dems Senate Staffer Wins Millions Over Sexual Discrimination

By Katya SchwenkNovember 11, 2021

Over the past several years, the case has shone a harsh light on discriminatory practices in the Senate’s Democratic caucus.

Kyle Rittenhouse Is An ASU Student, He Says At Murder Trial

Kyle Rittenhouse Is An ASU Student, He Says At Murder Trial

By Katya SchwenkNovember 10, 2021

ASU enrolled the accused Kenosha shooter as a non-degree student this fall. He says he’s studying nursing.

Mark Brnovich Keeps Peddling Vaccine Distrust

Mark Brnovich Keeps Peddling Vaccine Distrust

By Katya SchwenkNovember 5, 2021

In a recent interview, Brnovich went on a tangent that sowed doubt on vaccines’ safety and efficacy.

She Asked Mesa Police to Take Her Ex-Boyfriend to a Hospital. They Tased Him And Destroyed Her Home.

She Asked Mesa Police to Take Her Ex-Boyfriend to a Hospital. They Tased Him And Destroyed Her Home.

By Katya SchwenkNovember 1, 2021

A mental health call gone seriously wrong is the subject of a new lawsuit against the city of Mesa.

Kari Lake and Kelli Ward Are Heading to a Phoenix Elementary School for an Anti-Mask Protest

Kari Lake and Kelli Ward Are Heading to a Phoenix Elementary School for an Anti-Mask Protest

By Katya SchwenkOctober 29, 2021

Various high-profile GOP politicians will descend on an elementary school in Phoenix to protest a mask mandate- and pitch their own candidacies.

For Pedestrians in Phoenix, 2021 Has Been Deadly

For Pedestrians in Phoenix, 2021 Has Been Deadly

By Katya SchwenkOctober 25, 2021

Pedestrian, cyclist, and auto fatalities are on track to make 2021 a deadly year for traffic deaths in Phoenix.

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Phoenix Police Officer Allegedly Handcuffed His Own Daughter, Then Covered It Up

Phoenix Police Officer Allegedly Handcuffed His Own Daughter, Then Covered It Up

By Katya SchwenkOctober 21, 2021

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office recommended the cop be charged with child abuse. But he was never prosecuted and remains on the force.

The Mesa Pastor Who Inspired QAnon Promoter Ron Watkins’ Run For Congress

The Mesa Pastor Who Inspired QAnon Promoter Ron Watkins’ Run For Congress

By Katya SchwenkOctober 20, 2021

Jeff Durbin, who has built a far-right media empire from Mesa, is said to have inspired Ron Watkins’ run for Congress.

Arizona Woman Is at the Center of Alleged Fraud Ring Run by Steve Bannon and Chinese Billionaire

Arizona Woman Is at the Center of Alleged Fraud Ring Run by Steve Bannon and Chinese Billionaire

By Katya SchwenkOctober 14, 2021

Internal strife among allies of Steve Bannon and the exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui centers on a bizarre network of Arizona companies.

Tech Companies Now Own More Than 10 Percent Of Property Listings in the Phoenix Area

Tech Companies Now Own More Than 10 Percent Of Property Listings in the Phoenix Area

By Katya SchwenkOctober 12, 2021

Three house-flipping tech companies now own a major share of Maricopa County’s property listings.

Arizona Prisons Will Spend Millions in Covid Relief Funds on Offices for Executives

Arizona Prisons Will Spend Millions in Covid Relief Funds on Offices for Executives

By Katya SchwenkOctober 8, 2021

Advocates say they see the spending as a metaphor for the poor priorities of Arizona’s troubled prison system

Phoenix-Area Rents Are Approaching the Most Expensive In The Country

Phoenix-Area Rents Are Approaching the Most Expensive In The Country

By Katya SchwenkOctober 5, 2021

Scottsdale now sits alongside Miami and Oakland as the tenth-most expensive rental market in the country.

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As Development Grinds Ahead In Mesa, Longtime Locals Are Getting Left Behind

As Development Grinds Ahead In Mesa, Longtime Locals Are Getting Left Behind

By Katya SchwenkOctober 1, 2021

“This is effective, purposeful displacement.”

Chandler Police Allegedly Targeted Protesters for Arrest, Served Them Toilet Water in Jail

Chandler Police Allegedly Targeted Protesters for Arrest, Served Them Toilet Water in Jail

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 29, 2021

New claims against Chandler police allege officers targeted activists for arrest – and then gave them toilet water to drink.

On the Ground at the Chaotic Right-Wing ‘Liberty Revolution’ at the Arizona State Capitol

On the Ground at the Chaotic Right-Wing ‘Liberty Revolution’ at the Arizona State Capitol

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 24, 2021

A faction of Arizona’s most ardent believers in voter fraud has turned against the Cyber Ninjas’ effort, now that it’s complete.

With Immigration Reform on the Table, Arizona Activists Say Kelly and Sinema Aren’t Doing Enough

With Immigration Reform on the Table, Arizona Activists Say Kelly and Sinema Aren’t Doing Enough

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 23, 2021

Activists are calling on Arizona’s Senators to lead on immigration reforms. So far, they have been quiet.

Arizona Extremists Are Planning to Gather at the State Capitol – Just in Time for the ‘Audit’ Results

Arizona Extremists Are Planning to Gather at the State Capitol – Just in Time for the ‘Audit’ Results

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 20, 2021

Arizona elected officials will speak alongside Capitol rioters at Phoenix’s own “Justice For J6” rally.

Fed Up With Grueling Shifts and Chronic Understaffing, Sky Harbor Restaurant Workers Are Striking

Fed Up With Grueling Shifts and Chronic Understaffing, Sky Harbor Restaurant Workers Are Striking

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 15, 2021

“Workers here are just fed up.”

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In Mesa, Millions of Covid Relief Funds Will Go To High-Tech Police Surveillance

In Mesa, Millions of Covid Relief Funds Will Go To High-Tech Police Surveillance

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 14, 2021

A “real-time crime center” is coming to Mesa on the federal government’s dime.

The Return of the Toxic Toad Is Good, Actually

The Return of the Toxic Toad Is Good, Actually

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 10, 2021

Herpetologists are celebrating.

The Woman Who Went Viral for Intentionally Coughing on Shoppers Is From Scottsdale

The Woman Who Went Viral for Intentionally Coughing on Shoppers Is From Scottsdale

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 8, 2021

“The coughing lady is from Scottsdale. Of course she is.”

A Wave Of Evictions Is Beginning In Maricopa County

A Wave Of Evictions Is Beginning In Maricopa County

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 7, 2021

The eviction moratorium is over, and Maricopa County is once again facing an eviction crisis.

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