Voices of Arizona

A Phoenix teen recently broke several national para-swimming records. And her sight is set on the 2028 Paralympics.

In a Flagstaff retirement community, one veteran sits with his wife and stepdaughter as the smell of BBQ wafts, and the sounds of music blare from the DJ booth. It’s his birthday, and as the oldest resident at The Bluffs of Flagstaff, they threw him a party.

Michael Clare, owner of Clare Framing and Art, has dedicated more than 40 years of his life making frames to display works of art.

Darlene Justus is determined to preserve two military barracks from Camp Papago Park — a World War II POW camp.

Albert Rivera was about 2 years old when the case known as Melendres was filed in 2007 against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, which got a new leader this year.

Elizabeth Lee of Gilbert spent decades navigating what she calls a broken and siloed health care system where she repeatedly encountered misdiagnoses and dismissive doctors. It took becoming a nurse for Lee to solve her own medical case, and she even discovered two extra sets of ribs.

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 installment, meet a doctor whose deep connection to older adults began long before medical school.

Running for any kind of political office can mean being on the receiving end of a lot of criticism — from all sides. As we wrap up our special series on Generation X, KJZZ talked to Gov. Katie Hobbs — herself a Gen Xer — about how her upbringing shaped the way she handles public life.

Gen Xers grew up in a time when smoking marijuana was illegal. A lot has changed. First, medical marijuana was legalized. Then recreational cannabis was legalized, and dispensaries now dot the Valley.

The oldest Gen Xers are turning 60 this year, and many of them are not ready to retire. A financial advisor shares how to play catch-up.