It was a tumultuous year in Arizona housing — from rising costs to legalizing backyard casitas. How will some new policies change the picture in 2026? Plus, the outgoing chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on elections, hockey and more.
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Wayne Schutsky/KJZZWith the start of the new year, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will have a new chair. And 2026 will begin with the board and County Recorder Justin Heap involved in a lawsuit over the roles each has in elections. -
Camryn Sanchez/KJZZThe group is called National Ground Game, and they’re calling their event something we can’t say on the radio. -
Getty ImagesFrom affordable housing to backyard casitas to barriers to homebuilding, housing is never far from the headlines in Arizona. Will homebuilders be able to catch up in 2026? And where will they build? -
Claire Lawton/KJZZJohn Spiak, director and chief curator of Cal State Fullerton's Grand Central Art Center, remembers his time working with Zeitlin, who was a mentor. -
Tuesday Mahrle/HandoutA little white lie led to something much more — and more cherished — for Tuesday Mahrle. She tells more in her Eating Christmas essay.
