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Eric Balken, executive director of Glen Canyon Institute, walks along a sandbar once submerged by Lake Powell. As the reservoir drops to record lows, areas that were underwater for decades have begun to emerge.

Lake Powell drops to a new record low as feds scramble to prop it up

Feb 15, 2023 The reservoir is currently about 22% full, and is expected to keep declining until around May.

Interstate 10 open after 26-hour closure due to HAZMAT situation

Feb 15, 2023 Leaking nitric acid from a commercial truck caused toxic fumes to spread through the area.

Health officials warn of prolonged exposure to gas from recent acid spill on I-10

Feb 15, 2023 The gas released from the nitric acid can cause some lung issues if exposure lasts longer than 15 minutes.
Kris Mayes, a Democratic candidate for Arizona attorney general, smiles before a debate against Republican Abraham Hamadeh on Sept. 28, 2022.

AG Mayes withdraws Arizona's part investigating investment firms and sustainability practices

Feb 14, 2023 The investigation started under the previous attorney general, Mark Brnovich.
Dr. Theresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on July 8, 2020.

Cullen withdraws from nomination to head AZ Dept. of Health Services

Feb 14, 2023 Pima County says Dr. Theresa Cullen is returning to her previous job heading its health department.

Cochise College receives grant to reduce cost of books for students

Feb 13, 2023 Grant will allow 25 courses to switch to low-or-no cost reading materials.
Students attend class at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District. March 2021.

The Buzz: Funding K-12 schools in the Arizona legislature

Feb 10, 2023 As an annual funding hurdle is cleared, another continues to loom.
Dr. Theresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on July 8, 2020.

Senate committee rejects Cullen nomination to lead AZDHS

Feb 9, 2023 Her support for COVID restrictions drew Republican opposition.
The seal of Cochise County.

Resignation of Cochise County Elections Director becomes final

Feb 9, 2023 Lisa Marra has officially left her position after 15-day notice period.
The bench in a courtroom.

Tucson man sentenced for case related to shooting death of Pima County constable, 3 others

Feb 9, 2023 Josue Lope Quintana will serve time for lying to federal authorities about where the shooter got parts of his gun.
The dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Arizona lawmakers avert school closures with funding fix

Feb 8, 2023 Senate vote removes aggregate expenditure limit for the rest of the school year.
Volunteers check voter registration at a voting station.

Letter offers reasons why Cochise County Elections Director quit

Feb 7, 2023 Resignation claims county was a hostile work environment for Lisa Marra.
A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

AZ House passes schools spending cap waiver, Senate delays vote

Feb 7, 2023 Legislature and Governor have until March 1 to pass aggregate expenditure limit waiver
Democratic Representative Kyrsten Sinema during an interview at Arizona Public Media about her run for U.S. Senate.

Sinema's split from Democrats shows party discord in Arizona

Feb 7, 2023 Party officials worry that a more-than-likely three-way race could result in a Republican victory.
The seal of Cochise County.

Cochise County Attorney will not step down after super extreme DUI

Feb 6, 2023 Brian McIntyre said chief deputy attorneys will fill in during his incarceration
A black pilar that says "How many will be enough" stands in the middle of the University of Arizona Mall one week after the killing of Professor Thomas Meixner on campus. A few days prior university officials held a candlelight vigil where the pilar stands.

The Buzz: UA Faculty Senate report details events that led to deadly shooting on campus

Feb 3, 2023 The report examines harassing behaviors of the suspected gunman from early in his time at the UA up to the shooting.

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