9 key Arizona election races to watch in 2026: Governor up for grabs
Impactful offices like governor, attorney general and several seats in Congress are up for grabs in the 2026 election cycle.
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Phoenix ICE enforcement set to spike in 2026, report says
Trump’s draconian deportation machine has focused on big cities. A new report in the Bulwark says the Valley is next on his list.
Judge denies parole hearing to killer serving life for 1996 shooting
The family of Howard Levey was shocked to learn in 2024 that his killer, then 25 years into a life sentence, had a parole hearing scheduled.
Grave mistake: Buckeye can’t move unknown body in grave, judge says
Everyone agrees a dead body is in the wrong burial plot. But under Arizona law, a judge says, no one has legal authority to move it.
The Departed: Remembering Phoenix figures who died in 2025
The deaths of Charlie Kirk and Raul Grijalva headlined 2025, but Phoenix lost many others in politics, arts, music and food.
Hottest December in Phoenix? Valley is set to shatter record
This has been the hottest December in the city’s history. The warm weather threatens the mountain snows that help provide your drinking water.
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Looking back at our top Arizona Watchdog Project stories from 2025
Earlier this year, we got a big investigative reporting grant. Here’s how we’ve put it to work so far.
New Times readers react to ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ bill
People mocked the idea of a state study of Trump’s critics: ‘Why don’t we study political cults instead?’
The 10 most-read news stories 2025: ICE raids, misconduct and porn
You read about ICE raids, the affordability crises and our biggest scoops. Oh, and how to watch porn without showing ID.
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7 Phoenix freeway projects that will mess up your commute in 2026
There aren’t any projects as massive as the now-finished Broadway Curve, but expect delays in these spots.
The 10 wildest news stories of 2025: Poop, Nazis and QAnon Shaman
Who’s buried in my grave? Who sent the county attorney feces? Here are the wackiest things we covered this year.
5 Arizona immigration stories to keep an eye on in 2026
The Supreme Court will weigh in on birthright citizenship and Arizona immigration activists will remain on guard next year.
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Termites are a problem in Arizona. A guide to treatment and prevention
According to one pest control company, one in every three Arizona homes has or will have termites at some point.
Lady who threatened to toss lobbyist off balcony wants to be governor
Leezah Sun was drummed out of the Arizona Legislature due to a variety of ethical issues.
Trump wants to deregulate weed. What that could mean for Arizona
As Donald Trump moves to reschedule weed as less dangerous, Arizona’s weed industry is taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Arizona lawmaker wants state to study ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
What, your heart isn’t bursting with love for the commander in chief? Are you feeling OK?
Laveen man brought to U.S. as a 3-year-old now facing deportation
Eric Ferrales came to the U.S. as a small child, his mother said. He speaks no Spanish but may be deported to Mexico.
Could it ever snow on Christmas in Phoenix?
“Of course not!” you’re saying. But we’ve gotten closer to a white Christmas than you might think.
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Video: Phoenix cop shoots armed man who called 911 on himself
Michael Breuer, 75, was the 11th person killed by a Phoenix police officer this year.
Ignorance is Bliss: Republican picks on trans kids with ballot measure
State Rep. Selina Bliss has taken up a favorite GOP pastime: targeting trans children over youth sports.
Sol Flower, Trulieve products recalled for possible pesticide issues
The state health department said a lab incorrectly told dispensaries that distillates tested negative.
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Plastic surgeon goes after lawyer behind series of negligence lawsuits
Two women retracted their claims, made in now-dismissed lawsuits, that Glendale surgeon Bradley Becker operated while drunk.