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My Arizona dog caught valley fever. Yours probably will, too

By Clarissa SosinJuly 28, 2026

Arizona dog owners should know how to protect their pet — and, before long, perhaps vaccinate them against the fungal infection.

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These Valley hospitals were rated the worst by patients

By Morgan FischerJuly 23, 2026

As a whole, Arizona hospitals have some of the worst patient ratings in the country.

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Valley measles outbreak grows: Where you may have been exposed

By Zach BuchananJuly 21, 2026

Maricopa County now has 25 positive measles cases.

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Here’s everything you should know about valley fever in Arizona

By Clarissa SosinJuly 21, 2026

If you live here, you’re going get it. And if you’re particularly unlucky, you may get it bad.

The Department of Homeland Security's detention center in Florence.

Measles outbreak at Florence ICE facility grows to seven cases

By Morgan FischerJuly 9, 2026

The measles outbreak has prevented lawyers from accessing their clients and cut off congressional oversight visits.

a hand covered in measles marks

East Valley measles outbreak grows: Where you may have been exposed

By Zach BuchananMay 13, 2026

The county’s case count has more than doubled in the last month, and the exposure sites are even more numerous.

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After 15 years, crucial Valley domestic violence hotline will go dark

By Clarissa SosinApril 24, 2026

The SAFEDVS hotline relied heavily on federal funding that is now expiring. It will close on May 15.

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These Valley hospitals are considered at risk due to Medicaid cuts

By Clarissa SosinApril 24, 2026

Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” included $911B in Medicaid cuts, which could mean hospitals close or reduce services.

a map of Arizona is covered with splotchy, rashy skin, evocative of measles

Kids in these Valley areas are at highest risk of catching measles

By Morgan FischerApril 21, 2026

Maricopa County tracks how many kids get vaccinated against the contagious disease. As outbreaks rise, these Zip codes are least-protected.

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robert f. kennedy jr.

Ya don’t say: Measles, RFK Jr. reappear in the Valley at the same time

By Zach BuchananApril 10, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just wrapped up a five-day Arizona swing. At the same time, a new Valley measles case was reported.

oscar de los santos at a rally celebrating the repeal of Arizona's abortion ban

A judge blocked Arizona abortion restrictions. But these 21 remain

By Morgan FischerFebruary 12, 2026

A judge knocked down several abortion restrictions this month. But the work is not done: Several more remain on Arizona’s books.

greg stanton

Stanton demands answers from ICE on detention center measles outbreak

By Morgan FischerFebruary 5, 2026

Three measles cases have been linked to ICE detention centers in Florence in recent weeks. ICE has seen big outbreaks before.

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Phoenix’s overdose crisis is careening in the wrong direction

By George HeadleyFebruary 3, 2026

The stuff on the street is getting more dangerous, which is partly why Phoenix saw nearly 6,000 opioid overdoses in 2025.

Aerial shot of downtown Gilbert.

Measles exposures reported in Gilbert, possible Valley outbreak looms

By Morgan FischerJanuary 23, 2026

Some areas of the Valley have low vaccination rates, meaning measles could spread quickly.

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Is the Northern Arizona measles outbreak finally petering out?

By Morgan FischerDecember 5, 2025

Arizona reported only three new cases this week in the country’s second-largest measles outbreak. Is the end near?

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More Arizona children are dying from preventable diseases

By Morgan FischerDecember 2, 2025

A state health department report offers hints that Arizona’s lagging vaccination rates are becoming more deadly.

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If you saw Tate McCrae’s show last week, you were exposed to measles

By Morgan FischerNovember 12, 2025

Maricopa County sent out the health alert Wednesday afternoon. Thousands may have been exposed.

a road leading to desert mountains

Northern Arizona measles outbreak now 2nd-biggest in U.S.

By Morgan FischerNovember 12, 2025

The area of Short Creek, which bridges the Arizona-Utah border, has seen more than 180 measles cases and counting.

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Arizona ranked worst state in U.S. for starting a family. Here’s why

By TJ L'HeureuxNovember 10, 2025

According to multiple metrics, Arizona doesn’t do right by its kids.

downtown phoenix

Arizona was ranked most dangerous state for seniors. Here’s why

By Morgan FischerNovember 4, 2025

Retirement paradise? Not so much, according to a new study.

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The Northern Arizona measles outbreak is approaching 100 cases

By Morgan FischerOctober 29, 2025

The outbreak, centered in the former polygamist Mormon area of Short Creek, is the state’s biggest in decades.

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a highway sign for colorado city that says elevation: 6000, founded: 1985, measles cases: 73

Uncontained: Short Creek, measles and the long shadow of Warren Jeffs

By Morgan FischerOctober 21, 2025

Arizona’s biggest measles outbreak in decades is in a small Arizona town trying to move past its infamous polygamist prophet.

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