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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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Family of Man Killed By Phoenix Police in Mistaken Manhunt Sues City

Family of Man Killed By Phoenix Police in Mistaken Manhunt Sues City

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 3, 2021

A new lawsuit blasts the practices of Phoenix police’s “lethal” tactical units.

Ivermectin Sales Are Through the Roof at Phoenix Feed Stores

Ivermectin Sales Are Through the Roof at Phoenix Feed Stores

By Katya SchwenkSeptember 1, 2021

People around Phoenix are poisoning themselves with horse dewormer in an attempt to treat Covid.

Several Arizona Legislators Are Headed To Vegas – For A QAnon Conference

Several Arizona Legislators Are Headed To Vegas – For A QAnon Conference

By Katya SchwenkAugust 27, 2021

Rep. Mark Finchem is one of three Arizona legislators headed to a QAnon convention organized by a group that has openly advocated for a military coup.

Phoenix Lieutenant Under Investigation For Failing to Investigate Sexual Assault by Fellow Cop

Phoenix Lieutenant Under Investigation For Failing to Investigate Sexual Assault by Fellow Cop

By Katya SchwenkAugust 26, 2021

A board that can revoke officers’ law enforcement certifications has reopened Brian Thatcher’s case.

A Majority of the People Leading Arizona’s Bogus Election Audit Are Now ‘Quite Sick’ From Covid

A Majority of the People Leading Arizona’s Bogus Election Audit Are Now ‘Quite Sick’ From Covid

By Katya SchwenkAugust 23, 2021

For now, the audit’s theatrics can continue.

Why Are There So Many Flies In Phoenix This Summer?

Why Are There So Many Flies In Phoenix This Summer?

By Katya SchwenkAugust 19, 2021

Yes, the flies in Phoenix are worse than normal.

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Phoenix Dispatchers’ Union Calls City Report On 911 Operator’s Death “Insulting”

Phoenix Dispatchers’ Union Calls City Report On 911 Operator’s Death “Insulting”

By Katya SchwenkAugust 18, 2021

Five months after Pamela Cooper’s death, the dispatchers’ union says little has changed for 911 operators in the city.

Phoenix Is Building New Public Housing – and Unearthing Ancient Indigenous Graves

Phoenix Is Building New Public Housing – and Unearthing Ancient Indigenous Graves

By Katya SchwenkAugust 16, 2021

“The city doesn’t want to listen. And the tribe can’t do anything.”

Protesters Target a Phoenix Restaurant That Asks Diners for Proof of Vaccination

Protesters Target a Phoenix Restaurant That Asks Diners for Proof of Vaccination

By Katya SchwenkAugust 12, 2021

One Phoenix restaurant required proof of vaccination for indoor seating. Now, they’re at the center of a viral harassment campaign.

The Phoenix Police Union Isn’t Happy About That DOJ Probe

The Phoenix Police Union Isn’t Happy About That DOJ Probe

By Katya SchwenkAugust 10, 2021

The Phoenix police department, the police union president claimed Monday, “already keeps officers accountable.”

‘Tyrannical’ Gilbert Mayor Under Fire for Proposed Limits to Public Comment

‘Tyrannical’ Gilbert Mayor Under Fire for Proposed Limits to Public Comment

By Katya SchwenkAugust 5, 2021

Gilbert’s mayor has been embroiled in scandal – and her critics say she has proposed new changes to city code in order to limit opposition.

Could a Pima County Ruling Threaten Marijuana Expungements in Arizona?

Could a Pima County Ruling Threaten Marijuana Expungements in Arizona?

By Katya SchwenkAugust 5, 2021

Cannabis advocates had hoped to see a deluge of expungements this summer. One Pima County ruling might threaten that.

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Masks On The Bus, But Not In The Classroom: Schools Confront Muddled Covid Protocols

Masks On The Bus, But Not In The Classroom: Schools Confront Muddled Covid Protocols

By Katya SchwenkAugust 2, 2021

Schools are contending with widely diverging public health guidance on masks in the classroom.

Twitter Cracks Down on Arizona Audit Accounts Promoting Misinformation

Twitter Cracks Down on Arizona Audit Accounts Promoting Misinformation

By Katya SchwenkJuly 27, 2021

The platform suspended at least nine audit-related accounts on Tuesday.

Arizona DACA Applicants Left in Limbo After Texas Ruling Puts Program on Hold

Arizona DACA Applicants Left in Limbo After Texas Ruling Puts Program on Hold

By Katya SchwenkJuly 23, 2021

A federal ruling has sent a wave of anxiety through Arizona’s immigrant communities.

In Phoenix’s Hot Housing Market, Cash Sales Rise – and So Do Concerns

In Phoenix’s Hot Housing Market, Cash Sales Rise – and So Do Concerns

By Katya SchwenkJuly 21, 2021

“Cash buyers are going to win it all day long,” Lieb said.

As Eviction Moratorium Looms, Phoenix is Rushing to Distribute Rent Relief

As Eviction Moratorium Looms, Phoenix is Rushing to Distribute Rent Relief

By Katya SchwenkJuly 19, 2021

In two weeks, the federal eviction moratorium will lift. But $32 million in rent relief has yet to reach Phoenix renters.

Scottsdale Wars Over Short-Term Rentals as Travel Demand Spikes

Scottsdale Wars Over Short-Term Rentals as Travel Demand Spikes

By Katya SchwenkJuly 15, 2021

A travel frenzy spurred by easing pandemic restrictions has brought Scottsdale to a breaking point.

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As Wildfires Blaze, Ozone Levels Remain Stubbornly High in Metro Phoenix

As Wildfires Blaze, Ozone Levels Remain Stubbornly High in Metro Phoenix

By Katya SchwenkJuly 11, 2021

Last year, monsoon season was the driest on record. This year, so far, has not been much better.

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