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Ray Stern

Ray Stern is the former news editor of Phoenix New Times. He worked as a newspaper reporter in Arizona for more than two decades. He’s won numerous awards for his reporting, including the Arizona Press Club’s Don Bolles Award for Investigative Journalism.

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Shifts for Shots: How Savvy Vaccine Seekers Worked the Volunteer System

Shifts for Shots: How Savvy Vaccine Seekers Worked the Volunteer System

By Ray SternJanuary 27, 2021

By working as a non-medical volunteer at vaccine sites, non-eligible members of the public are finding they can still get the shot.

Activist Lawyer Julie Gunnigle Will Help Guide Legalization at AZ NORML

Activist Lawyer Julie Gunnigle Will Help Guide Legalization at AZ NORML

By Ray SternJanuary 22, 2021

“My work right now is to focus on the unfinished business of expungements and criminal justice reform in the county.”

A Computer Glitch Let Anyone Book Arizona Vaccine Appointments, Causing Delays

A Computer Glitch Let Anyone Book Arizona Vaccine Appointments, Causing Delays

By Ray SternJanuary 8, 2021

It follows other computer issues that helped seriously delay the rollout of vaccines in Arizona.

Maricopa County, State Feud Over Computer Glitches That Delayed Vaccine Rollout

Maricopa County, State Feud Over Computer Glitches That Delayed Vaccine Rollout

By Ray SternDecember 31, 2020

Thousands of people wanting to register in metro Phoenix were directed to go to sites as far away as Snowflake, more than 150 miles away.

County Attorney Allister Adel Leaves Hospital, but Still Not Doing Interviews

County Attorney Allister Adel Leaves Hospital, but Still Not Doing Interviews

By Ray SternDecember 31, 2020

“She is so appreciative of everyone’s well wishes and looks forward to seeing all of you in the new year.”

Arizona Has the Lowest Rate of COVID-19 Vaccination in the West, Tracking Site Indicates

Arizona Has the Lowest Rate of COVID-19 Vaccination in the West, Tracking Site Indicates

By Ray SternDecember 30, 2020

Governor Ducey wants the vaccination number “ramped up,” a source says.

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Rae’Lee Klein Can Sue Cronkite Dean, but Not ASU, Judge Rules

Rae’Lee Klein Can Sue Cronkite Dean, but Not ASU, Judge Rules

By Ray SternDecember 22, 2020

Rae’Lee Klein won’t be getting her job back as former station manager of the student-run Blaze Radio, either.

The 10 Best <i>Phoenix New Times</i> Longreads of 2020

The 10 Best Phoenix New Times Longreads of 2020

By Ray SternDecember 21, 2020

Meet some of the winners, and learn how the game is played.

Former Arpaio Lawyer Mark Goldman’s Divorce Has Taken Some Strange Turns

Former Arpaio Lawyer Mark Goldman’s Divorce Has Taken Some Strange Turns

By Ray SternDecember 15, 2020

Among other things, he runs a website that outs his wife and local teenagers and parents for partying at a house he owns.

‘A Place With a Future’: Optimism Shines on Phoenix Economy Despite Pandemic

‘A Place With a Future’: Optimism Shines on Phoenix Economy Despite Pandemic

By Ray SternDecember 11, 2020

Metro Phoenix’s economy is showing some positive signs that could help the region in its potential recovery next year.

The Most-Read <i>Phoenix New Times</i> News Stories of 2020

The Most-Read Phoenix New Times News Stories of 2020

By Ray SternDecember 8, 2020

Remember Penis Man?

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel to Return Home After Hospitalization

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel to Return Home After Hospitalization

By Ray SternDecember 4, 2020

“No interviews are being conducted at this time.”

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Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail in Limbo: When and Where Will It Reopen?

Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail in Limbo: When and Where Will It Reopen?

By Ray SternDecember 1, 2020

The popular trail has been closed for maintenance since a boulder rolled onto a hiker’s legs in March.

Racial Tension Stoked the Deadly 1942 Phoenix Thanksgiving Day Riot

Racial Tension Stoked the Deadly 1942 Phoenix Thanksgiving Day Riot

By Ray SternNovember 25, 2020

A look back at the bloody Thanksgiving Day Riot in Phoenix between a Black Army regiment, military police, and local law enforcement.

Feds: No Evidence of ‘Wild’ Claims by Skinhead Informant Who Slept With FBI Agent

Feds: No Evidence of ‘Wild’ Claims by Skinhead Informant Who Slept With FBI Agent

By Ray SternNovember 23, 2020

New details in a story involving the FBI, the Goodyear police department, and a good amount of unsavory behavior.

Arizona Courts Prepare for Pot Legalization and Expungement Law

Arizona Courts Prepare for Pot Legalization and Expungement Law

By Ray SternNovember 20, 2020

Arizona courts are preparing for major changes in the way they treat marijuana cases in the wake of the successful passage of Prop 207.

Border Officials Are Seeing a ‘Huge Spike’ in People Smuggling Drugs With Their Bodies

Border Officials Are Seeing a ‘Huge Spike’ in People Smuggling Drugs With Their Bodies

By Ray SternNovember 18, 2020

The x-ray showed a foreign object in the woman’s vagina. Not long after, a 54-gram package of methamphetamine hit the floor.

Mesa Shelter Owner Accused of Abusing Dogs Is Re-Indicted on Lesser Charges

Mesa Shelter Owner Accused of Abusing Dogs Is Re-Indicted on Lesser Charges

By Ray SternNovember 11, 2020

A new twist in the long-running criminal case against Domenic Asprella and Shelter Paws Rescue.

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Adel Will Remain County Attorney, but Her Condition Is Still Unknown After Accident

Adel Will Remain County Attorney, but Her Condition Is Still Unknown After Accident

By Ray SternNovember 9, 2020

“She’s stable. She’s responding … to the treatment that they’re giving her.”

It’s Now Easier for Phoenix Residents To Track Down Problem Short Term Rental Managers

It’s Now Easier for Phoenix Residents To Track Down Problem Short Term Rental Managers

By Ray SternNovember 6, 2020

A new online tool for finding out who’s responsible for that loud music at 2 a.m., or whatever the problem is.

Arizona Just Legalized Marijuana — Now What?

Arizona Just Legalized Marijuana — Now What?

By Ray SternNovember 5, 2020

We’ve got answers to some big questions about the state’s new marijuana legalization law, Prop 207.

Biden Wins Arizona, AP and Fox News Say

Biden Wins Arizona, AP and Fox News Say

By Ray SternNovember 4, 2020

Arizona was one of the most-watched states in Tuesday’s election.

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