Pulitzer Prize-winning Arizona political cartoonist Steve Benson dies
Benson authored incisive cartoons for the Arizona Republic and the Arizona Mirror. His work also appeared in New Times.
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Undercover baby cops help bust Valley smoke shops selling vapes to kids
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has roughly 100 underage volunteers who try to buy tobacco products on the sly.
Kris Mayes says it’s ‘bullshit’ that ICE agents wear masks
Masked agents are abducting people left and right. “Real lawmen and women don’t wear masks,” the Arizona attorney general said.
What to know about new Phoenix police chief Matt Giordano
After months of searching, Phoenix picked someone to lead its embattled police force. Here’s what to know about the new chief.
How Arizona students escaped Israel when war broke out with Iran
Several Arizona students were caught amid missile strikes when Israel began a conflict with Iran. Here’s how they got out.
5 ways governor hopeful Andy Biggs voted to screw over Arizona
GOP Rep. Andy Biggs dutifully passed Donald Trump’s budget bill, which will hurt the state Biggs aspires to lead.
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Ex-Mercury head coach accuses team of racial discrimination in lawsuit
Nikki Blue says she was paid less than her white counterparts and wasn’t given a real shot at remaining head coach.
Phoenix suburb home to the most expensive ZIP code in Arizona
With a median home price of $5.5 million, you’ve got to be loaded to afford a house in this Valley enclave for the uber-rich.
Feeling the heat: Phoenix is at the ‘epicenter’ of the climate crisis
Climate change is making Phoenix hotter – and more dangerous, experts say. Are we approaching a breaking point?
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Phoenix woman with leukemia getting sicker in ICE lockup, partner says
Sonia Almaraz says Arbella “Yari” Rodríguez Márquez has lost 55 pounds since February, when Border Patrol arrested her.
Judge: Arizona can continue to crack down on hemp-based THC products
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says hemp-THC products at smoke shops and gas stations are illegal. A judge agrees.
Wanna hear some bullshit? The top 50 airports list snubbed Sky Harbor
Our politics? Toxic. The heat? Brutal. Housing? Increasingly unaffordable. But the airport? Notably not shitty.
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All 174 bills Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed in 2025, and why
Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed 174 bills so far in the 2025 legislative session, a new record. Here’s what they were.
After hours of backlash, Tempe OKs controversial new parks ordinance
A city council meeting lasted until 1 a.m. as residents spoke against an ordinance that may limit groups aiding the homeless.
Miscarriage of justice: Donald Trump’s war on pregnant migrants
Kept in awful conditions by ICE, Rubia Morales-Alfaro lost a pregnancy. In Trump’s America, there’s no mercy for migrant moms.
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How a Phoenix right-to-counsel program could combat eviction crisis
Only 0.2% of Valley tenants in eviction court have lawyers. A Phoenix right-to-counsel program could save homes and millions.
Turns out Tempe Iranian man ICE arrested is an ‘anti-Muslim’ Trump fan
Friends of Mehzrad Asadi Eidivand say he is a big Donald Trump supporter and hates Iran’s extremist Islamic regime.
Phoenix Fourth of July weather forecast: What to expect
The record for July 4 is 118 degrees. Thankfully, this Independence Day won’t be quite that hot.
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Tempe threatens to fine group providing showers to unhoused people
Cloud Covered Streets uses a trailer to provide showers for homeless people. Tempe threatened to fine the group $1,500.
Mesa man stormed field at international soccer match over dog killings
Morocco has been slaughtering stray dogs to prep for hosting the 2030 World Cup. Johnny Mora wanted to do something about it.
Phoenix-Tucson train route lands key approval: What to know
The line would run between Tucson and Buckeye three times a day, but the planning stage won’t be done until 2028.
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Meet the 10 richest billionaires with Arizona connections
Arizona has many people on Forbes’ billionaires list in 2025. These 10 are rolling in the most dough.