Best of Phoenix 2019: Viri Hernandez of Poder in Action
“Right now, things are really shitty, and you have to be able to go to a place that replenishes your heart and your soul, wherever that may be.”
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Arizona Prison Food Was Labeled ‘Not for Human Consumption,’ Ex-Inmates Say
By the time slices of deli meat arrived in prison, “it was already turning green,” Sierra Bruce said.
Juan Martinez Reassigned After Misconduct Complaints
Juan Martinez will no longer be handling death penalty cases, according to a statement released by acting Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.
Twice-Ousted Police Chief Hired by Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
First, Melvin was appaerntly forced out as Salt River Police Chief, then from Port Arthur, Texas. Now, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has hired Melvin.
How to Test Marijuana in Arizona? This Council Is About to Decide
Arizona’s cannabis industry won’t be a Wild West for much longer.
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Phoenix ‘Vaccine Education Summit’ Promises Anti-Vax Propaganda
The anti-vaxxers are at it again.
Arizona Lawmakers Ask Trump Administration to Allow More Refugees
Dozens of Arizona elected officials say the business of Arizona is … refugees.
Arizona Worker Safety Agency Says It Will Inspect Hickman’s Family Farms
Its decision came after Mary Stinson, an inmate who made $4.25 an hour working at Hickman’s, lost a finger while doing maintenance there.
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Lime and Bird Pull Scooters From Downtown Phoenix After Breaking Rules
One day after a New Times report.
How to Get an Arizona Medical Marijuana Card in Four Easy Steps: 2019 Edition
Bluntly speaking, any Arizonan who consumes cannabis frequently should obtain one of these get-out-of-jail free cards.
74-Year-Old Phoenix Woman Became Homeless After $50 Rent Increase
Seniors are a growing but overlooked group within a burgeoning homeless population.
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Latest Phoenix Police Reform Panel Moves Forward but Will It Make a Difference?
Almost all of recommendations the committee is reviewing were made in response to high-profile incidents of bad publicity for Phoenix police.
DES Temporarily Closes Bedbug-Infested Office Amid Staff Safety Concerns
Office in Surprise will remain closed until at least September 30.
MCSO Deputy Fired After Faking Crash With Tree Stump Per Latest AZPOST Actions
A Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputy caught in a lie made things worse by seeking out a tree stump to ram his patrol vehicle into — then lying again.
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Class-Action Suit Against Grand Canyon University Moves to Arizona Federal Court
Students say they had to pay thousands of extra dollars just to finish their degrees.
Hundreds of Students Plan to Join Phoenix Edition of Youth Global Climate Strike
“I don’t have time to go to school,” 17-year-old Aditi Narayanan said. “I have something more important to do.”
One of These Eight People Will Be the Next County Attorney Until 2021
The Board will then select one of the applicants to carry out the role of county attorney for the remainder of Montgomery’s term, which ends Jan 2021.
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Bill Montgomery in ’17: Planned Parenthood Caused ‘Genocide’
Arizona Supreme Court Justice Bill Montgomery said Planned Parenthood “is responsible for the greatest generational genocide known to man.”
‘They’re Just Being Spread’: Bedbug Situation Worsens at DES Office
An anonymous staffer described a “pressure cooker” situation, as case worker staff risk spreading the outbreak to developmentally disabled clients.
Lime and Bird Are Already Breaking Phoenix’s E-Scooter Rules
Nice start for the scoots.
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Phoenix’s Stressed 911 Operators Say They Need More Support Than a ‘Quiet Room’
The Phoenix Police Department unveiled a “Quiet Room” for 911 dispatchers to unwind — but employees say their staffing shortage is the bigger problem.