We think great stories start with curious questions, and KJZZ wants to investigate your questions — big or small — from the Valley or across the state. Submit a question below. Please note: We won't be able to answer every question, but we will answer as many as we can.
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Katherine Davis-Young/KJZZThrough KJZZ's Q&AZ project, a listener recently asked: How can I support Phoenix’s Safe Outdoor Space through volunteering or donations? -
Al Macias/KJZZThrough our Q&AZ reporting project, we received a question about a small southern Arizona community with a peculiar name. We applied the 5 W’s to try to find out: Why is Why named Why?
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Arizona had a massive flu season last fall and winter, with 75,000 cases — more than double what is typical in the state. Experts recommend getting a flu shot in October, before flu season peaks. -
Arizonans had been facing hurdles to getting COVID-19 shots amid regulatory confusion caused by shakeups at the CDC. But a state health department order has now cleared the way for broader access. -
Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order to try to broaden access to COVID-19 vaccines in Arizona. But some questions remain about who will be able to get the shots this fall in Arizona.
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This week’s rain brought some below-normal temperatures to the Valley. So are we almost done with triple-digits for this year? -
When you think of the landscape of Phoenix, you might think first of cactuses, mountains — and probably palm trees. KJZZ's Q&AZ project asked: Why are there so many palms trees in Phoenix when they don't provide any shade? -
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is no longer as simple as showing up to a pharmacy for Arizonans. -
President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax bill could cost Arizona hundreds of millions of dollars if lawmakers choose to add new state-level tax cuts mirroring changes at the federal level. -
Arizona sees flu cases late into the year because many people gather inside to get out of the heat. One Valley doctor talks about the state's flu and cold season and how to prepare. -
There are native waterfowl in the state, but there are also migratory birds who settle in man-made lakes. -
Rabies cases were on the rise in Arizona this spring. While there have been only a handful of cases this summer, there are few things people can do to keep themselves and their pets safe. -
Traffic control operations across the Valley’s 27 cities and towns run under different commands. Those commands depend on arterial road data like, time of day, road congestion and pedestrian traffic. -
Thursday marks 35 years since Phoenix’s hottest day on record. On June 26, 1990, the temperature soared to 122 degrees. Will Phoenix ever get that hot again?
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With more people turning to online advice to treat scorpion stings and rattlesnake bites, one clinical toxicologist wants to clear up some misconceptions. -
Triple-digit heat doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising outside. However, there are few things to know to do it safely, especially if you're from out of town. -
Much of the Arizona Canal running through metro Phoenix is a barren stretch of pavement and gravel paths — that is until you reach a stretch in north central Phoenix where huge eucalyptus trees line the banks. But why are they there? -
The San Rafael Natural Area, near the Arizona-Mexico border, is the only public land owned by the state parks agency that isn’t open to the public. -
It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise if you’ve seen a bee or two. But with that buzzing comes the seemingly routine deluge of Arizona headlines about stinging attacks, especially from the Africanized bee. -
As temperatures heat up, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is reminding tenants of their rights under state law if the air conditioner in their rental unit needs repairs. -
For decades, Mill Avenue in Tempe has served as a go-to spot for Arizona State University students to eat and shop, or for Sun Devil fans to party on game day. But the street continues to struggle with high tenant turnover, and some say it’s not the same place they grew to love. -
Two Arizona landmarks are now on a national list of endangered historic places. Their recognition highlights both the challenges and potential for preserving these unique structures. -
Phoenix has adopted an agreement for a new development at Central Avenue and Madison Street. The project involves preserving a historic building that dates back to the early 20th century. -
Through KJZZ's Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked: "How did Bloody Basin Road get its name?" There are a few stories associated with the moniker, but one is more widely considered to be historically accurate. -
From Thursday night into early Friday morning, the first total lunar eclipse since 2022 coincided with the full blood moon. That gets its name from how light bends around the eclipse and filters down through the atmosphere, making the moon look reddish. -
Snake season arrives in Arizona as the weather grows warmer. Thirteen species of snake make Arizona home with six living in the central deserts.
