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For the West’s drinking water, wildfire concerns linger long after smoke clears

For municipal drinking water systems, fires are felt for years after they’re snuffed out.

Homeowners who avoid wildfire damage can find themselves in new flood zone

Even long after the flames of a wildfire are gone, those who live nearby face a serious increase in the threat of flooding.

In Yellowstone, America's 'first water park,' decades-old blaze marked start of megafire era

The wildfires ushered in a chapter of massive, frequent blazes as well as a new understanding of the ecological process.

'Falling on deaf ears': Tohono O'odham Nation reacts to use of force at Indigenous protest

Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr. says tribal needs along the border are being ignored.

Homes complicate Arizona wildfire response

Development in Arizona's wildlands is making fires more expensive, and in some cases, more difficult to prevent.

With early voting underway, officials urge Arizonans to get their ballots cast

Election officials offer guidance on how to vote, and how it works, in the state.

Senate candidates face off in debate

Mark Kelly and Martha McSally debated the issues for 90 minutes.

Bighorn Fire marks familiar cycle of renewal amid new chapter of bigger burns

Fire is a natural process, but it will take decades for some areas to recover or regrow habitat that burned this year.

McSally looks for win in Senate race

The former House member hopes to avenge her 2018 U.S. Senate loss.

Candidate wants to go from space to the Capitol

Mark Kelly is hoping to unseat Sen. Martha McSally.

After two years, measure taxing the wealthy to fund education is on the ballot

The business community opposes the Invest in Ed Act, which would fund education through a tax on high earners.

Arizona voters to consider another recreational marijuana bill

The new bill has criminal justice elements not present in a similar bill that was narrowly defeated in 2016.

People with disabilities face both unique and common challenges during pandemic

Educators and service providers discuss how the pandemic has impacted community members with disabilities in Arizona.

Tracking the speed of mail as the election nears

The pandemic-driven rise in voting by mail has raised questions about the ability of the U.S. Postal Service to handle ballots.

Army veteran hopes to unseat congressional veteran

Brandon Martin hopes to win Arizona’s Second Congressional District.

Congressional veteran hopes for another term

Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick is running for her sixth term in the U.S. House.

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