How John McCain fought to get money out of politics – and lost
The “Master Plan” podcast devotes a chapter to how McCain got burned by – and then learned from – the Keating Five scandal.
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Errl Cup is back! What to know about the biannual Valley weed festival
Roughly 10,000 people are expected to attend this weekend, so get your tickets soon.
Months later, Buenas on 32nd tenants say they still lack working AC
The Arizona attorney general sued the complex’s owners in August. Tenants testified Monday that little has improved since.
What’s the hottest October in the history of Phoenix?
Even as the Valley cools off significantly in fall, October in Phoenix keeps getting warmer.
You’ll vote on judges in November. Prop. 137 would take that vote away
The GOP-backed measure would not only cut voters out of the judicial retention process but also would nullify their votes.
High-potency kratom is all over Arizona, even though it’s illegal
Kratom exists in a big legal gray area, and nobody’s quite sure who’s supposed to enforce laws about it.
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Move over, baseball: 14 photos of Phoenix’s new official cricket pitch
If you ever wanted to see Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego swing a cricket bat, you’re in luck.
Brush fire burning in Gila River Indian Community south of Phoenix
Monday afternoon, the Gila River Fire Department reported 50% containment of the approximately 100-acre fire.
These 11 athletes are earning the most NIL money in Arizona
University of Arizona stars are lining up deals while the Sun Devils are lagging behind.
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Senate race endorsements: Who’s backing Kari Lake and Ruben Gallego?
Anti-MAGA Republicans love Ruben Gallego, while Kari Lake has the backing of the MAGA base and … MMA fighters?
Meet Matt Evans, the longshot taking on Kate Gallego for Phoenix mayor
As a Republican, Evans has little chance of becoming mayor. That hasn’t stopped him from running.
Zing go the heartstrings: An ode to Suns broadcasting legend Al McCoy
The longest-tenured announcer in NBA history, McCoy died last week at 91. His legacy in the Valley lives on.
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Zen Leaf Arcadia dispensary debuts Friday with food trucks, DJs, deals
The dispensary takes over the newly renovated building that used to house China Village restaurant.
Inside the fight to save this Tempe golf club from a housing developer
The Shalimar Golf Club is being sold to two companies planning to fill it with houses. A neighborhood group aims to stop it.
Royal Inn, alleged prostitution den, is closed. Neighbors are relieved
“Now, it’s going to be nice and calm,” one neighbor said after the FBI seized the hotel Tuesday morning.
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Historic Phoenix neighborhoods are in hot demand. Is that good?
Classic central Phoenix neighborhoods like Coronado and Encanto-Palmcroft are making comebacks, but there are tradeoffs.
Joe Arpaio’s attorney was disbarred and is now doing stand-up comedy
Mark Goldman helped Sheriff Joe score a presidential pardon. Then his legal career went up in flames.
Phoenix passes police reform measures but still fears a consent decree
“We cannot deny, delay or dodge our responsibility out of it,” said one city councilmember. “This is a good first step.”
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How Glendale got the Pentagon to help kill an affordable housing bill
When Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the bipartisan deal in March, she cited concerns from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Tre James gets life sentence for murder of Navajo woman Jamie Yazzie
Five years after Yazzie went missing – and a year after James was found guilty – Yazzie’s family finally gets closure.
Is Kyler Murray overpaid? Here’s what this ranking says
While things have looked better for Murray this season, he hasn’t lived up to the billing of a No. 1 overall pick.
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Should Arizona let more former drug users become cops?
This month, the board that licenses peace officers granted an exception to an ex-Nevada trooper who used drugs 20 years ago.