Mexican cartels have been extorting businesses of all sizes, which has led to higher prices for some products. What’s behind this “narcoinflation”? Plus, the tenderness lurking in a Valley hardcore band’s music.
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RT JusticeA new state program awarded its first water credits on Tuesday to support the development of 825 homes in Buckeye. -
Amber Victoria Singer/KJZZScorpion vs. Tarantula could be described as too rock ’n’ roll for punks and too punk for metalheads. Lead singer L. Hotshot is known for her big hair, dramatic eye makeup and tendency to get right up in the audience’s face. -
Claire Lawton/KJZZAs the year draws to a close, we're sharing memories of Arizonans who passed away in 2025. We begin today with Ernesto Portillo, a renowned Spanish-language radio broadcaster in Tucson. Portillo’s career spanned 50 years. -
Rodrigo Cervantes/KJZZMexican cartels have been diversifying their business models — and that may be impacting the price we pay for some products — especially at the grocery store. -
Warner Bros. Pictures/HandoutSome find the movie “One Battle After Another” to be jarringly timely. It is a heavy favorite this awards season and recently scored nine Golden Globe nominations. -
Christopher Hooper/HandoutGrowing up in rural Arizona, Phoenix storyteller Christopher Hooper spent a lot of time in one particular room of the house. Here's the latest essay in this year's Eating Christmas series.
