New strategies in fire fighting

Earlier this week a Rand Corporation report claimed there are more effective means of fighting fires, and its lead author explains how.

Wallow Fire area at risk for flooding

Summer monsoon storms are now a concern in northeastern Arizona in the area where last year’s Wallow Fire burned.

The psychological impact of wildfires

Two experts talk about the psychological effects wildfires have on the people who fight them and live through them.

Part of Sycamore Creek closed

Forest officials announced Monday they are closing part of Sycamore Creek in the Tonto National Forest.

Managing Arizona wildfires

Wally Covington, executive director of the Ecological Restoration Institute at NAU, explains why certain parts of Arizona are prone to wildfires and what can be done to minimize their damage.

Fire restrictions implemented on Tonto National Forest

Officials with the Tonto National Forest have implemented fire restrictions that went into effect this morning. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Whiskey Row fire could put damper on holiday weekends

A two-alarm fire on Prescott's famed Whiskey Row destroyed at least three businesses Tuesday night.

Some city employee unions reach a deal, but police union holding out for full pay restoration

The labor unions that represent Phoenix city employees have ratified pay and benefit agreements, but the Phoenix police union has rejected the deal.

Guest Ranch Burned by Wallow Fire gets Unexpected Help

Power Outages in the Valley

Last week a transformer fire left 150,000 Arizona residents without power on one of the hottest days of the year. Here and Now host Steve Goldstein interviews two experts about why it happened and how to prevent outages in the future.

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