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Grand Canyon Allows Creationist’s Study; Noah-Believing Geologist Drops Lawsuit

By Ray SternJune 29, 2017

The National Park Service has caved in to a creationist’s request to collect rocks for a study on how Noah’s Flood carved Grand Canyon in a few days.

What Endangered Species? Western Governors Recommend Gutting Act

By Joseph FlahertyJune 29, 2017

The Western Governors’ Association approved a resolution that would hand over much greater authority to the states on listing and protecting endangered species under the 1973 law.

Phoenix to Pay $1.5 Million to Family of Rumain Brisbon, Unarmed Black Man Shot by Police

By Antonia Noori FarzanJune 28, 2017

Brisbon was fatally shot in the back after an officer mistook a vial of pills for a gun.

How to Exacerbate Arizona’s Opioid Epidemic? Dismantle Medicaid

By Joseph FlahertyJune 28, 2017

The Senate health care plan could hamper efforts by Arizona to fight a rising tide of opioid overdoses and deaths.

On the Fence: Tohono O’odham Need Better Security but Is Trump’s Wall the Answer?

By Ray SternJune 28, 2017

Tribal members of the Tohono O’odham Indian Nation in Arizona oppose Trump’s planned border wall, but struggles with

Legal Battle Over In-State Tuition for DACA Students Will Go On; Expectations Low

By Antonia Noori FarzanJune 28, 2017

The Maricopa County Community College District’s decision buys some time for students who are already enrolled in school.

Phoenix Takes Step Toward Removing ‘Squaw Peak Drive,’ Other Offensive Street Names

By Antonia Noori FarzanJune 28, 2017

The City Council no longer needs to get homeowners’ permission before changing a name that’s been deemed offensive or derogatory.

Anti-Drug Warrior Debbie Moak Leaving Ducey’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family

By Ray SternJune 27, 2017

Debbie Moak, the anti-drug warrior who helped defeat Arizona’s marijuana legalization measure last year, is stepping down as director of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family.

Emails Reveal Cozy Relationship Between Mesa Officials, Private Jail Firm’s Employees

By Antonia Noori FarzanJune 27, 2017

Newly released emails shed light on what went on behind the scenes as Mesa moved forward with a wildly unpopular plan to privatize the city’s jail services.

Arpaio Trial Day 1: Sessions Subpoenaed, Witness Dead, Joe’s Lawyer Testifies Against Him

By Sean HolstegeJune 27, 2017

Prosecutors say former Sheriff Joe Arpaio deliberately thumbed his nose at court orders, arresting 170 illegal immigrants and, counter to the order, turning them over to federal authorities for deportation. Arpaio’s defense is that the order was unclear.

Sammantha Allen Found Guilty of Murder in Death of Ame Deal

By Antonia Noori FarzanJune 26, 2017

A Maricopa County jury has found Sammantha Allen guilty on all counts.

Brain Scientist Who Brought AR-15 to Sky Harbor Indicted in Arizona Bitcoin Probe

By Ray SternJune 26, 2017

The Arizona brain researcher arrested in 2014 for bringing an AR-15 to the airport has been indicted for allegedly operating an illegal money-transmitting business related to bitcoin.