Anthony Wallace

The Leazier family has lived at the same Flagstaff property more than three decades. This past April, theirs was one of 30 homes that burned down in the Tunnel Fire. Their insurance coverage doesn't fully cover the cost of rebuilding — and an insurance consumer advocacy organization said the Leaziers aren't alone.

Persistent drought and rising temperatures have meant less water in the Colorado River system, which is relied on by 40 million Americans. But to this point, farmers in Pinal County have felt the effects much more acutely than others. → More about water on the Arizona podcast series InHospitable

In January 2021, a series of winter storms started hitting Texas. By the time they were over, millions were without power, leading to shortages of heat, food and water. Hundreds of people died. Now, people in the Phoenix area are worried they could face a similar crisis from a prolonged heat wave.

Museums everywhere were closed during the pandemic and America’s year of racial reckoning. Now, as they are reopening, some — including the ASU Art Museum — are reimagining what a museum is and how they can reach everybody. → More Arizona Arts, Entertainment News

The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly devastating for Americans with Alzheimer’s disease. The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute has combated the crisis by offering virtual art classes to people with dementia — and new research shows such classes may help rewire the brains of people suffering from the disease. → More Hear Arizona Stories

Last March, the pandemic forced the Phoenix Symphony to cancel all of its official performances and furlough all 64 of its musicians. But even without regular paychecks, the musicians have stayed committed to bringing their art to Arizonans — especially those who most need it.