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Once a haven for snowbirds, Arizona sees fewer Canadians settling in for the season
Open this photo in gallery:People with Canadian addresses have on average made up 1.5 per cent of buyers in the Phoenix area since 2007. In the past year, that has dropped to 0.27 per cent.Mario Tama/Getty Images Canadians do not appear to be...

From Research to Industry, Flagstaff Fuels Arizona’s Bioscience Growth
According to the report, employment in biosciences has steadily grown in Flagstaff, keeping the city ahead of Tucson in total bioscience and non-hospital bioscience jobs.Flagstaff is quickly becoming a standout in Arizona’s growing bioscience...

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies: Sundt Construction
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 are organizations that lead with innovation, integrity, and impact. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on October 9, 2025 at Chateau Luxe. We will be...

Shuttle boat service to USS Arizona resumes after removal of mooring platforms
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After a month-long preservation project, U.S. Navy-operated shuttle boat services to the USS Arizona Memorial will resume Sunday. The Navy, in coordination with the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, completed the removal...

Arizona medical providers and patients are facing rising insurance claim denials
Brittany Panico has seen insurers increasingly deny critical drugs and delay approvals for her patients, most of them living with complex autoimmune diseases. At a town hall about medical claim denials organized in September by Arizona Attorney...

Arizona residents invited to comment on judges before 2026 retention election
PHOENIX (KVOA) - The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review invites the public to provide input on judges set for the 2026 retention election ballot. A public hearing will be held on Oct. 24 in Phoenix, following a business meeting...

Arizona congressman says he was targeted by ‘Quiet Skies’ program under Biden
Freshman Arizona Rep. Abe Hamadeh said he was one of three Republicans who was targeted by former President Joe Biden under the “Quiet Skies” program that was shut down by the Trump administration. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental...

Arizona Republican reveals Quiet Skies surveillance program targeted him under Biden: ‘Doesn’t surprise me’
Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) said he is one of three congressional Republicans surveilled by a government program designed to identify terrorist threats at airports established under the Obama administration.The Department of Homeland Security’s...

The Legal Roadmap After a Crash: Common Mistakes to Avoid in Car Accident Claims
Car accidents are always unexpected, and more often than not, they will be shocking and disorienting experiences. Considering the shock and disorientation, possible injuries, and an overall chaotic scene, it can be very easy to make a serious...

Scottsdale man arrested after posting 160 mph chase with law enforcement
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A Scottsdale man was arrested after police say he posted videos on social media of himself driving a motorcycle at more than 160 mph on Valley freeways to evade law enforcement. What we know: In some of the clips, the driver...

NPS employee advocates worry government shutdown could lead to more layoffs
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As the government shutdown continues, it’s impacting Arizona’s national parks. Walnut Canyon is completely closed, and other Arizona national parks and monuments are only partially operational. Park employee advocates said...

Inside DCS: Former caseworker says Arizona's child welfare system is broken | Special Report
PHOENIX - Arizona state lawmakers say changes are coming after a string of child deaths. Focusing on recent cases with prior Department of Child Safety (DCS) contact and increasing scrutiny of the embattled agency, Arizona leaders believe these...
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, October 3, 2025
Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s...

Arizona fire district loses another firefighter in crash
The Timber Mesa Fire and Medial District reported the death of a firefighter on Oct. 3, less than a month after two firefighters were killed in a crash. SHOW LOW, Ariz. — The Timber Mesa Fire and Medial District announced one of its firefighters...

Alaska’s lone Congressman withholds his own pay as government shutdown finishes third day
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Despite more than 10,000 federal workers in Alaska being furloughed or working without pay, members of Congress continue to receive their wages — but it’s something that Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, said he wasn’t game...

Judge rules against Tucson in legal fees dispute with Wadsack
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A federal judge has denied the City of Tucson's request to have Plaintiff Justine Louise Wadsack pay $7,838.27 in legal fees. The request stemmed from claims that Wadsack acted in bad faith by missing a hearing and later...

National parks in Arizona shuttered as federal government shutdown lingers
By Gabrielle Wallace | Cronkite News CAMPE VERDE — Yasmeen Mustafa approached the locked gates at Montezuma Castle National Monument and let out a deep, frustrated sigh as it dawned on her that the monument — and other national parks in Arizona,...

Suspect arrested in murder of teens on remote Arizona hike
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. -- A suspect has been arrested after two teenagers were found fatally shot in May on an isolated hiking trail in Arizona, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said Thomas Brown, 31, has...

Arizona agency has 120 days to comply with judge's order on birth certificates for trans minors
A federal judge has ruled that transgender individuals born in Arizona are entitled to get an amended birth certificate without first having to undergo gender affirming surgery. The judge has given the Department of Health Services 120 days to...

Northwest Missouri State professor presents research at international Jane Austen conference
Dr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State UniversityDr. Lance Tatum, President | Northwest Missouri State University Dr. Jenny Rytting, a professor of English and assistant chair at Northwest Missouri State University, presented her...