The Departed: Our final farewell to Arizona icons that died in 2023
A Supreme Court justice. A racist lawmaker. An NBA All-Star. LGBTQ+ trailblazers. Navajo Nation leaders. Arizona lost these icons and more in 2023.
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Woman claims Scottsdale firm fired her over preferred pronouns
“I can’t call a girl a boy, and a boy a girl.”
2 women accuse Phoenix doctor of drunken, botched plastic surgeries
‘You feel like Frankenstein’: The women sued over procedures they say left them horrified, disfigured and depressed.
United flight attendants picket at Sky Harbor for new contract
“Every day that goes by, the situation for flight attendants gets more dire.”
Tamales to ticket bots: Arizona lawmakers file 122 bills ahead of session
Republicans go ‘anti-woke’ and target early voting while Democrats propose National Day of Racial Healing.
Vulgar Valley: Phoenix Suns fans deemed NBA’s most potty-mouthed
The Suns don’t lead the NBA. But their fans and their use of 4-letter words definitely does.
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Husband of former Maricopa County Attorney kills 2 women, then self
Phoenix police say widower of Allister Adel killed a romantic interest and an 83-year-old before shooting himself on Christmas Eve.
State Bar pursues disciplinary cases against Kari Lake’s attorneys
A disciplinary panel on Dec. 8 found probable cause to take formal action against attorneys for the failed gubernatorial candidate.
The 8 biggest Phoenix news stories of 2023
Colorful characters, labor unrest and an infamous graffiti artist make appearances on this list of the top news stories of 2023.
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Celebrating 3 big moments of 2023 in Arizona weed
Arizona cannabis sales topped $1 billion, new brands emerged and the state invested in psilocybin research efforts this year.
Season of Giving: Become part of our story at Phoenix New Times
Phoenix New Times writers and editors share their favorite stories of 2023.
Race to replace Gallego in 3rd District draws crowded field
“I imagine almost every one of these Republican candidates for Congress will be down at the border touring and talking about immigration.”
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5 last minute stocking stuffers for Phoenix stoners
From torches to coloring books, we’ve rounded up cannabis-centric gifts currently available at Valley dispensaries.
Athena Salman quits Arizona House to step into abortion rights fight
“The most important thing is having heart for people. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.”
Doomsday Duo charged for taking teen out of Arizona ahead of apocalypse
Spring Thibaudeau and Blake Hale are accused of taking Thibaudeau’s son and trying to flee to Canada in preparation for the end of the world.
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Meet Curaleaf mad mixologist, budtender Mariah Lopez
“I take a little bit of this and a little bit of that to create something unique.”
Phoenix police release video of man who died after they arrested him
Benjamin Austin, 58, among 18 people who died during encounters with Phoenix police in 2023.
Phoenix takes 6 years to seat an ethics board. Meet its new members
One of the appointees is a former mayor who resigned and was barred from holding office in California. Now, he’s a lobbyist.
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Recreational weed pushes total pot sales past $1 billion in Arizona
With four months left in 2023, cannabis sales topped $1 billion in 2023 despite a slumping medical marijuana market.
Bond reduced for woman tied to beating death of gay Phoenix man
“My choice would be that she stays in jail until trial.”
‘End of the line’: Arizona Supreme Court weighs future of legal abortion
The high court on Tuesday heard arguments on which abortion law takes precedent, a ban from 1864 or a 15-week restriction from 2022.
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Chandler beefs up animal cruelty law after gruesome dog abuse case
“If anything comes out of it, it’s that changes have been made.”