Voices of Arizona

Many unhoused seniors in Arizona struggle with memory loss either due to the stress of their situation or possible dementia. Meet a nurse caring for this population.

KJZZ’s Voices of Arizona is a special segment where we shine a spotlight on everyday Arizonans who help make our state an extraordinary place to live. In this segment, we introduce you to a death doula, a person who helps a dying person, and those around them, get ready for the transition.

KJZZ’s Voices of Arizona is a special segment where we shine a spotlight on everyday Arizonans who help make our state an extraordinary place to live. Here, we talk about a man who creates furniture for homeless shelters.

President Joe Biden made a historic trip to the Gila River Indian Community last month and formally apologized for the U.S. government’s role in running federal Indian boarding schools. About four dozen had operated in Arizona.

Arizona Game and Fish’s Wildlife Center in north Phoenix is home to 120 tortoises, including several dozen teeny-tiny babies. Meet Tegan Wolf, who cares for them.

The Paralympics are underway in Paris. And among the thousands of competitors, several call Arizona home. Today, Jill Ryan closes out a series of special Voices of Arizona segments featuring two homegrown Paralympians.

Born and raised in Arizona, Eric Bennett comes from a family of hunters. And he joined his dad in bow hunting at around just 7 or 8 years old.

The Paralympics begin Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Paris. And among the thousands of competitors, several call Arizona home. Josh Wheeler has played through broken bones and other injuries in his tough sport.

The Paralympics begin Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Paris. And among the thousands of competitors, several call Arizona home. Today is Allysa Seely, the first-ever gold medalist in Paratriathlon.

KJZZ’s Voices of Arizona is a special segment where we shine a spotlight on the stories of everyday Arizonans who help make our state an extraordinary place to live.