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Zach Buchanan

Zach Buchanan has been the news editor for the Phoenix New Times since April 2024. He’s worked as a journalist in Phoenix for more than a decade, and is an alum of both The Athletic and the Arizona Republic. He’s a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and has taught as an associate professor at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

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Arizona loves specialty license plates. Here are the 10 most popular

By Zach BuchananAugust 26, 2024

The Arizona Department of Transportation offers a whopping 104 specialty license plate designs, each costing $25.

Stephen Richer

Maricopa County primary election results: Sheriff, recorder, attorney

By Zach BuchananJuly 31, 2024

Voters ousted two incumbents: County Recorder Stephen Richer and Sheriff Russ Skinner. Rachel Mitchell cruised to an easy primary win.

State Farm Stadium interior

Go Big Red! Cardinals’ stadium named cheapest in the NFL

By Zach BuchananJuly 26, 2024

The Cardinals haven’t been very good. But it costs less to see a game at State Farm Stadium than at any other NFL field.

Phoenix VA did nothing as vet had fatal heart attack outside its doors

By Zach BuchananJuly 26, 2024

With a dying veteran “three feet from the door,” the hospital called 911 instead of its own rapid response team.

Governor Katie Hobbs surrounded by Republican critics, including (clockwise from bottom left) Kari Lake; Senators Jake Hoffman, Anthony Kern, and Thomas Shope; Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk; and Senator Justine Wadsack.

Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed in 2024 and why

By Zach BuchananJuly 24, 2024

With 73 vetoes in 2024 on top of 143 last year, Hobbs soared past the record held by former Gov. Janet Napolitano.

Cameron Payne in a Suns jersey

How ex-Suns player Cam Payne’s 911 call ended in his own arrest

By Zach BuchananJuly 19, 2024

Police responded to a June call from the NBA guard at his Scottsdale home, arresting him when he allegedly gave a fake name.

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Basketball star Diana Taurasi.

Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi ranked No. 21 athlete of century

By Zach BuchananJuly 19, 2024

ESPN ranked no WNBA player higher, and several Valley legends – Steve Nash, James Harden, Chris Paul – ranked much lower.

two billboards, one that says "Call Rafi!" and one that says "Call Gil!"

A bomb threat, a lawsuit and ‘Call Rafi’: Inside a nasty Phoenix lawyer feud

By Zach BuchananJuly 17, 2024

Brandon Rafi’s face is all over the Valley. Now he and a rival lawyer are locked in a bitter feud exploding into public view.

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Gunshots fired at Donald Trump: What Arizona politicians are saying

By Zach BuchananJuly 13, 2024

Several gunshots were fired at the former president, who left a Pennsylvania rally with a bloodied ear but is reportedly safe.

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The block is hot! NASA captures 160-degree sidewalks in Phoenix

By Zach BuchananJuly 12, 2024

An International Space Station instrument gathered surface temperature data from Phoenix, and wouldn’t you know, it was hot.

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Move over, shrooms: Americans are most curious about this psychedelic

By Zach BuchananJuly 10, 2024

A study of search terms shows that Americans search most for DMT, a psychedelic commonly used in ayahuasca.

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Former election worker charged with felonies in 3 thefts

By Zach BuchananJuly 9, 2024

Walter Ringfield is accused of thefts at the county elections department, the state legislature and the Phoenix Art Museum.

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After a blistering June, the Valley keeps breaking awful heat records

By Zach BuchananJuly 9, 2024

Phoenix keeps setting new daily temperature records. The Valley may set new heat-related death records, too.

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Fourth of July festivities put the fire in fireworks across the Valley

By Zach BuchananJuly 5, 2024

As fireworks celebrations lit up the sky across Maricopa County, they also lit up trees, houses, dumpsters and grass.

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This Phoenix suburb was ranked the 5th wealthiest in America

By Zach BuchananJuly 2, 2024

The Valley has a lot of rapidly growing suburbs, but the original rich ‘burb remains the richest.

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9 photos of the 2024 Gerber Baby, a Goodyear infant named Sonny

By Zach BuchananJune 25, 2024

Akil McLeod Jr., also known as Sonny, was selected to represent the baby food brand over tens of thousands of other infants.

Free weed alert: Mint has deals to get you and your dog high this July

By Zach BuchananJune 25, 2024

You can take the edge off with a free preroll on 110-degree days. Your dog can get a CBD treat to endure July 4 fireworks.

A bag of Diamond Shruumz gummies

State health department warns not to consume Diamond Shruumz candies

By Zach BuchananJune 19, 2024

The state health department said Diamond Shruumz products have led to seizures and ER visits for several people in Arizona.

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Cameron Payne in a Suns jersey

Former Suns player Cam Payne arrested in Scottsdale

By Zach BuchananJune 14, 2024

Payne was charged with making a false report and refusing to identify himself, both misdemeanors.

The Arizona State mascot, Sparky the Sun Devil

Former ASU football player sues school over golf cart accident

By Zach BuchananJune 5, 2024

Mattheos Katergaris, an offensive lineman, claims he was injured when a coach negligently operated a golf cart in 2023

Donald Trump and Kari Lake embrace

A jury nailed Donald Trump with 34 felonies. His Arizona groupies lost it

By Zach BuchananMay 30, 2024

Donald Trump’s biggest Arizona fans melted down after his conviction, bleating “WITCH HUNT!” and mangling basic civics.

Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick, standing in front of a large Diamondbacks "A" logo.

Who owns the Arizona Diamondbacks? Get to know Ken Kendrick

By Zach BuchananMay 20, 2024

You may know all about Diamondbacks stars Zac Gallen and Corbin Carroll, but what about the billionaire writing the checks?

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