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These iconic cultural and natural sites are cherished by many — from hunters and anglers to tourists and tribal members. But they’re also see-sawing political battlegrounds, especially in Utah.
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Diannie Chavez/The Arizona Republic/Pool photoArizona’s primary election is just around the corner — next Tuesday, in fact. If you’ve got a ballot sitting on your counter, it’s too late to mail it in. Better look for a drop box or voting site where you can drop it off. -
Getty ImagesA city ordinance barring misuse of 911 is set to take effect in Scottsdale on Aug. 1. -
Sky Schaudt/KJZZPublic school advocates are suing over descriptions of two separate ballot measures related to Arizona’s school voucher program approved last week by state lawmakers. -
Gabriel Pietrorazio/KJZZGov. Katie Hobbs has issued a proclamation making July 15 Native Right to Vote Day in Arizona.
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Published by Penguin Random House, Café Gozhóó executive chef Nephi Craig’s hardcover is anything but a cookbook. -
Pinal and Maricopa counties confirmed new cases this week. And Yavapai County on Wednesday confirmed its first measles case of 2026. -
Critics have said the Golden Dome as proposed would be too expensive to operate and ineffective against cheaply made weapons like drones and short-range missiles. -
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors passed a unanimous resolution on Wednesday banning county employees from using insider information to make bets on prediction markets. -
The state's chief election official has a message for the Department of Justice: We don't need to be reminded to comply with laws ensuring only citizens cast a ballot in Arizona. And, no, we don't need your help. -
A University of Arizona materials scientist has been awarded a major grant to develop a new generation of drug delivery systems that can hide from the body’s immune system by mimicking the behavior of red blood cells. -
Arizona has been on Mountain Standard Time since 1968, which is why it’s the same time in Phoenix and Los Angeles at this time of year. -
Maricopa County is working to prevent overdose deaths related to extreme heat this summer through increased access to opioid reversal medication. -
An important measuring site called the Charleston gage recently measured zero flow in the river. Experts say it's due to climate change and groundwater pumping. -
Nearly 1,800 formerly homeless Arizonans could be at risk of losing shelter as the Trump administration seeks a major overhaul of federal funding for homelessness programs.
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Ten photographers share their favorite memories from the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, which was headlined by this year's winner, the Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia. -
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans. -
The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives. -
For the sixth World Cup in a row, no team from the Asian Football Confederation made it past the first knockout round, winning only three games out of 29. Asian teams are competitive — up to a point. -
President Trump said TrumpRx is the biggest thing to happen in healthcare in decades. But an NPR analysis finds drugmakers are only offering deals on a few of their medicines.
