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Questions linger about AC failure at Phoenix’s largest homeless shelter

By Katya SchwenkAugust 10, 2023

Central Arizona Shelter Services lost functioning AC for several days during a record heat wave. Its landlord had little to say about why.

Right-wing troll Ethan Schmidt-Crockett finally facing jail time

Right-wing troll Ethan Schmidt-Crockett finally facing jail time

By Katya SchwenkJuly 28, 2023

The 25-year-old bigot could land in jail for months over anti-Semitic harassment at a Scottsdale synagogue in May 2023.

Joe Arpaio says he’s running for mayor of Fountain Hills – again

Joe Arpaio says he’s running for mayor of Fountain Hills – again

By Katya SchwenkJuly 26, 2023

“I’m just continuing my campaign. Nothing changes. I never conceded.”

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In a trial over the Zone, city’s failures in the neighborhood made clear

By Katya SchwenkJuly 13, 2023

Hundreds of people live in the homeless encampment, and the outcome of a trial this week may determine their fate.

Kari Lake’s spring fling with Donald Trump fuels veep speculation

By Elias WeissJune 28, 2023

The failed Arizona candidate just can’t quit the ex president.

Every bill Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed in 2023 and why

By Elias WeissJune 27, 2023

The Veto Queen’s tally: A record-breaking 143 in her first legislative session.

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Fact-checking claims of MAGA mouthpieces at a Phoenix barbecue joint

By Elias WeissJune 26, 2023

They slathered good barbecue with misinformation, racist tropes and fake news.

Summer in the city: Heat has already killed 5 people in Phoenix

Summer in the city: Heat has already killed 5 people in Phoenix

By Katya SchwenkJune 21, 2023

Summer and its high temps are here. So are heat-related deaths.

Phoenix troll wants $10,000 for Nikes he used to trample Target pride display

Phoenix troll wants $10,000 for Nikes he used to trample Target pride display

By Elias WeissJune 20, 2023

Ethan Schmidt-Crockett ushered in Pride Month by burning a pride flag and asking for donations.

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Jake Hoffman is obsessed with porn shoots at Arizona schools. It’s a false flag

Jake Hoffman is obsessed with porn shoots at Arizona schools. It’s a false flag

By Elias WeissJune 13, 2023

The alt-right state senator peddles in misinformation again. Katie Hobbs’ wasn’t having it.

Kari Lake drops a new single, proves she’s ‘living on planet crazy’

By Elias WeissJune 9, 2023

Kari Lake’s got a new side hustle.

Police in riot gear finish Phoenix’s latest effort to clear the Zone

By Katya SchwenkJune 1, 2023

Cops in riot gear descended on the Zone after a man refused to leave during a sweep.

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Gov. Katie Hobbs swats down two anti-LGBTQ bills

Gov. Katie Hobbs swats down two anti-LGBTQ bills

By Elias WeissMay 30, 2023

Preferred pronouns will live to see another day in Arizona schools.

ACLU accuses Phoenix of destroying property of unsheltered people

By Katya SchwenkMay 22, 2023

The organization wants a federal judge to hold the city in contempt.

Sack Wadsack? Recall effort targets drag-hating, book-banning state senator

By Elias WeissMay 18, 2023

“The things she’s doing harm us as Arizonans.”

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Hobbs says $60 million will ‘start tackling’ homeless crisis in Phoenix

By Katya SchwenkMay 16, 2023

The governor says it’s part of a $210 million “critical investment” in housing issues.

Photos: Phoenix demolishes homeless encampment block by block

By O'Hara ShipeMay 12, 2023

Confusion. Heated tempers. Hazmat suits. Our photo essay documents the city dismantling the first block of the Zone.

‘We can’t all go there’: Phoenix starts clearing the Zone without enough shelter space

By Katya SchwenkMay 12, 2023

“We all know there aren’t enough places for us to go.”

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Phoenix starts to clear the Zone – with no beds for the unsheltered getting evicted

Phoenix starts to clear the Zone – with no beds for the unsheltered getting evicted

By Katya SchwenkMay 9, 2023

Hundreds of people live in the Zone. Only dozens of shelter beds are available once they are evicted.

New ‘Attainable’ – Not Necessarily Affordable – Housing Coming to Downtown Phoenix

New ‘Attainable’ – Not Necessarily Affordable – Housing Coming to Downtown Phoenix

By Katya SchwenkApril 27, 2023

A new apartment complex promises “attainable” rents. But will it be affordable?

Katie Hobbs Gets Singed After Unwrapping Tamale-tastrophe

By Elias WeissApril 27, 2023

The governor declared war on homemade tamales. Food vendors in Arizona are steamed.

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Protesters Beat a Piñata to Remind Phoenix Mayor of Controversies She Ignores

Protesters Beat a Piñata to Remind Phoenix Mayor of Controversies She Ignores

By Katya SchwenkApril 17, 2023

Mayor Kate Gallego looks to the future in State of the City address. Activists say she’s ignoring today.

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