AZ unemployment drops, remains at record low
The rate drop counters common seasonal trends.
Former Senator Jeff Flake announces he's leaving as Turkish ambassador before general election
The former senator has been an outspoken critic of former President Trump.
Number of migrants entering Arizona lowest in 3+ years
New federal data shows that the number of migrants crossing the southern border into Arizona has fallen to fewer numbers than the state has seen since February 2021, keeping with the trend across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Shadow Wolves may see better career mobility under new bill
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema introduced new legislation that would both improve border security and the retention of Shadow Wolves agents.
Chispa Arizona launches $200K campaign to raise awareness about Corporation Commission election
According to a poll funded by Chispa Arizona, a majority of Latino voters are unfamiliar with what the state utility regulator does.
AZ Department of Education under investigation for how it approves school voucher spending
The Arizona Attorney General's office sent a letter to the department on July 1 informing them of the investigation.
Arizona for Abortion Access sues Legislative Council over abortion ballot description
The Legislative Council used the term "unborn human being" in its description of the abortion initiative.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
The legislation would ratify a settlement agreement that was approved by each of the tribes in May.
Public meeting will discuss new Sabino Canyon visitor center
The Thursday meeting will include a first look at initial plans for the redesign
Taking the camel to the drive-in: David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.
Border Patrol continues to discard bulk of migrants’ belongings
In the first part of a two-part series, Danyelle Khmara explains one of the challenges migrants who cross the border into Arizona are facing — as more people are quickly removed from the country under Biden’s recent limit on asylum.
NASA map shows temperatures up to 160 degrees on Phoenix streets, sidewalks
Surface temperatures that hot can cause severe contact burns within minutes or seconds.
US agency to fight invasive bass threatening humpback chub, other protected fish in Grand Canyon
It is the latest move in a battle to keep non-native smallmouth bass and green sunfish at bay in an area of the Colorado River below the Glen Canyon Dam.
Grijalva says Biden should get out of Presidential race
He is the second House Democrat to call for a new nominee.
Pima County officials address challenges of homelessness following Supreme Court ruling
Local leaders highlight need for resources and humane solutions.
