Looking back at our top Arizona Watchdog Project stories from 2025
Earlier this year, we got a big investigative reporting grant. Here’s how we’ve put it to work so far.
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New Times readers react to ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ bill
People mocked the idea of a state study of Trump’s critics: ‘Why don’t we study political cults instead?’
The 10 most-read news stories 2025: ICE raids, misconduct and porn
You read about ICE raids, the affordability crises and our biggest scoops. Oh, and how to watch porn without showing ID.
7 Phoenix freeway projects that will mess up your commute in 2026
There aren’t any projects as massive as the now-finished Broadway Curve, but expect delays in these spots.
The 10 wildest news stories of 2025: Poop, Nazis and QAnon Shaman
Who’s buried in my grave? Who sent the county attorney feces? Here are the wackiest things we covered this year.
5 Arizona immigration stories to keep an eye on in 2026
The Supreme Court will weigh in on birthright citizenship and Arizona immigration activists will remain on guard next year.
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Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention
According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.
Lady who threatened to toss lobbyist off balcony wants to be governor
Leezah Sun was drummed out of the Arizona Legislature due to a variety of ethical issues.
Trump wants to deregulate weed. What that could mean for Arizona
As Donald Trump moves to reschedule weed as less dangerous, Arizona’s weed industry is taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Arizona lawmaker wants state to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
What, your heart isn’t bursting with love for the commander in chief? Are you feeling OK?
Laveen man brought to U.S. as a 3-year-old now facing deportation
Eric Ferrales came to the U.S. as a small child, his mother said. He speaks no Spanish but may be deported to Mexico.
Could it ever snow on Christmas in Phoenix?
“Of course not!” you’re saying. But we’ve gotten closer to a white Christmas than you might think.
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Video: Phoenix cop shoots armed man who called 911 on himself
Michael Breuer, 75, was the 11th person killed by a Phoenix police officer this year.
Arizona stalled in fight for share of the Colorado River: What to know
The seven states that rely on the river blew a deadline to strike a new water sharing agreement. Cuts are surely coming.
Ignorance is Bliss: Republican picks on trans kids with ballot measure
State Rep. Selina Bliss has taken up a favorite GOP pastime: targeting trans children over youth sports.
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Sol Flower, Trulieve products recalled for possible pesticide issues
The state health department said a lab incorrectly told dispensaries that distillates tested negative.
Plastic surgeon goes after lawyer behind series of negligence lawsuits
Two women retracted their claims, made in now-dismissed lawsuits, that Glendale surgeon Bradley Becker operated while drunk.
Phoenix could have its hottest Christmas Day on record
We’ve been breaking December temperature records left and right the last few years. Could another one fall?
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Heap wasn’t at work the day mailer screw-up hit Recorder’s Office
Records show Justin Heap didn’t come in after his office wrongly told 83,000 voters their registrations would be canceled.
Video: Phoenix councilmember goes on rant about the homeless
Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council voted to curb harm reduction activities. But before that, Jim Waring delivered a screed.
ICE locked up man visiting Mesa for 70 hours despite valid visa
ICE said Edwar Gonzalez was “briefly detained,” but he spent nearly three days locked up despite legal permission to be here.
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Phoenix Suns gorilla mascot makes more than the governor of Arizona
This primate gets paid a prime rate.