Katherine Davis-Young
Senior Field Correspondent | [email protected]Katherine Davis-Young is a senior field correspondent reporting on a variety of issues, including public health and climate change.
She holds a master’s degree in radio journalism from the USC Annenberg School of Journalism.
She has produced work for NPR, New England Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio, PRI's The World, Washington Post, Reuters and more.
She lives in central Phoenix with her husband, two daughters, and ill-behaved cat and dog. Her side-passions include photography, crosswords and hot sauce.
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A person with an infectious case of measles traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on June 10. Health officials are now trying to contact other travelers who may have been exposed. -
The Phoenix Police Department says Valley residents may notice low-flying helicopters, simulated gunfire, and controlled explosions, mostly after dark. -
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Maricopa County Saturday through Monday. Highs are expected to climb above 110 degrees. -
Arizona has been one of the biggest losers nationwide when it comes to canceled clean energy investments under the Trump administration, according to a new report. And more job losses are likely. -
Officials are urging Arizonans to take precautions to avoid pavement burns this summer. Health care providers in the state have seen a steep uptick in these injuries over the last few years. -
Researchers say there’s still a lot to learn about COVID-19. And a team at the University of Arizona needs help from the public to collect more data about the virus. -
The annual Kids Count Data Book ranks states on economic, educational, health and community metrics. Arizona ranks 42nd overall. But in education the state is 47th. -
The city of Tempe is the latest Arizona municipality to adopt heat safety requirements for some outdoor workers. The Tempe City Council unanimously approved the ordinance last week. -
Phoenix’s largest hub for homeless services this week had to reduce shelter capacity for more than 100 people. -
Rep. Greg Stanton is launching a new Extreme Heat Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Stanton said as dangerous heat waves become more frequent, the issue deserves bipartisan attention.
