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New $10 million tree planting grant will expand Phoenix shade canopy
“It’s an acceleration toward a cleaner, cooler, more equitable Phoenix.”
Summer’s over, but Phoenix heat still keeps killing people
The number of heat deaths in Maricopa County has set a new record each year since 2016.
Rachel Mitchell rebukes possible federal oversight of Phoenix police
“It has grown into a cottage industry that is costing taxpayers millions and millions of dollars.”
Survey says: Phoenix Suns fans among NBA’s most annoying
Suns fans are so triggering. That’s a good thing, right?
Phoenix woman sues DoorDash alleging driver masturbated on her food
The woman consumed the food after the Dasher picked up her order, gave himself a happy ending and delivered it to her door.
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Changing gas blend in Phoenix won’t drop prices, expert says
Phoenix drivers and businesses have paid well above the national average for gasoline this year. A change isn’t coming anytime soon.
‘You can’t run’: Turning Point ‘bullies’ ambush queer ASU professor
Right-wing activists taunt professor with homophobic questions, then shove him to the ground. ASU President Michael Crow called them ‘cowardly bullies.’
Phoenix clears more of the Zone but faces unforgiving court deadline
The city is contending with conflicting orders from two judges as it clears downtown homeless site. It’s asked one to define a campground as shelter.
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Arizona’s excise tax on marijuana rakes in $208 million so far in 2023
Overall cannabis sales are likely to approach 2022 total of $1.4 billion, generating millions in tax revenue.
Judge refuses to return dogs to owner of Chandler ‘house of horrors’
April McLaughlin at first asked a judge to return 47 dogs police removed from her ‘horrific’ home. Then she dropped her request to 13.
Jewish sites in Arizona beef up security amid Israel-Hamas war
‘The violence needs to stop’: Police patrols stepped up around synagogues in the Valley, ASU students hold dueling rallies.
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Justice for murdered Navajo woman, Jamie Yazzie, finally served
A federal jury in Phoenix convicted Tre James of murdering Jamie Yazzie, one of hundreds of Indigenous woman killed in Arizona since the 1970s.
Flower fiends roll up dope weekend at Errl Cup cannabis festival
The popular outdoor event took over Scarizona Fairgrounds in Mesa for two days of contests, merch and more.
Endangered ferrets get millions more acres of Arizona land to roam
A new federal rule aims at boosting conservation efforts for the black-footed ferret in Arizona.
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Countdown to Coyotes: 9 Mullett Arena theme nights fans won’t want to miss
From mullet wigs to Pride T-shirts and crossbody bags, the Arizona Coyotes are treating fans to some swag this season.
Kari Lake decries high prices as she launches Senate run in lap of luxury
The failed governor candidate is back, talking abortion, criminalizing homeless people, the border and fentanyl.
Custody battle over dogs seized from Chandler ‘house of horrors’ rages on
‘The conditions of some of these dogs were the worst I have ever seen.’
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What you need to know about Maricopa County’s ballot-by-mail election
Here’s a rundown on how to register and cast your vote, and what’s on the ballot in Phoenix and nearly 30 other places.
Phoenix’s newest heat record: A gruesome death toll in 2023
The number of heat fatalities so far this year is on pace to set a record for Maricopa County.
Phoenix smells like smoke thanks to this smoldering landfill fire
Eyes watering? Nose burning? Face grimacing? Thank the Salt River Landfill that spontaneously burst into flames.
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Lyft tests new feature in Phoenix to help women, nonbinary people
“The new Lyft feature allows me to set my preferences to ensure I feel safe through my ride.”