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At the same time, a new Valley measles case was reported.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/queen-creek-measles-exposure-reported-rfk-jr-arizona-trip-40658481/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/buds-a-palooza-phoenix-weed-festival-what-to-know-2026-40656748/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40656748 Zach Buchanan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/buds-a-palooza-phoenix-weed-festival-what-to-know-2026-40656748/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:07:10 -0700 The Downtown Phoenix weed festival is back for its fifth edition in 2026. Read this guide if you're thinking of going.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/buds-a-palooza-phoenix-weed-festival-what-to-know-2026-40656748/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kratom-poisonings-surged-over-past-decade-40658419/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40658419 Zach Buchanan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kratom-poisonings-surged-over-past-decade-40658419/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:01:07 -0700 Regulators are struggling to keep up with kratom, which is found at gas stations and smoke shops in Arizona and elsewhere.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/kratom-poisonings-surged-over-past-decade-40658419/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mesa-ice-decrowded-packed-facility-congressional-visit-40658374/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40658374 Zach Buchanan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mesa-ice-decrowded-packed-facility-congressional-visit-40658374/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:58:05 -0700 The detainee population dropped sharply after lawmakers announced a visit — then climbed again almost immediately after.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/mesa-ice-decrowded-packed-facility-congressional-visit-40658374/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-ice-detainees-flooding-federal-court-habeas-petitions-40658334/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40658334 Zach Buchanan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-ice-detainees-flooding-federal-court-habeas-petitions-40658334/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:19:14 -0700 In Arizona, two habeas corpus petitions were filed on behalf of immigrants in March 2025. 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That's a given. But a chance at a strong monsoon season? That's a gift.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/new-phoenix-summer-forecast-calls-for-hotter-wetter-conditions-40658135/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-lawmakers-sued-barring-latino-activists-legislature-40658046/ https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/?p=40658046 Zach Buchanan https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-lawmakers-sued-barring-latino-activists-legislature-40658046/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0700 News In February, LUCHA activists were given bare-bones trespass notices printed on plain white paper without names or signatures.]]> https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona-lawmakers-sued-barring-latino-activists-legislature-40658046/feed/ 0 Phoenix New Times