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Fontes Slams DOJ Letter Threatening Arizona Election Officials with Criminal Prosecution
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (353+ words) Gila Herald Staff Reports PHOENIX " Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes issued a sharp rebuke on Tuesday following a letter from the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that threatened criminal prosecution against local election officials over noncitizen voter registration. The letter,…...
Full circle: Valley product Koa Peat returns to Phoenix as Suns" first-round draft pick
1+ week, 1+ day ago (871+ words) PHOENIX " Former Arizona high school basketball star Koa Peat was just 10 when the Suns drafted Devin Booker. As a young fan, he attended the first game of the 2021 NBA Finals between the Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks." "I remember those…...
Desalinated Pacific Ocean water won't be cheap, but Arizona is scrambling to offset Colorado River cuts
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1155+ words) WASHINGTON " Arizona may soon purchase desalinated Pacific Ocean water to help offset'shortages in the Colorado River caused by a decades-long drought. The price tag, however, will likely be very steep unless a long-term deal is struck. A framework signed June…...
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd leads coaches' pushback as Big 12 weighs 20game conference basketball schedule
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1091+ words) PHOENIX " Tommy Lloyd didn't wait long to make his position clear." The Arizona men's basketball coach opened the Big 12's spring business meetings by drawing a sharp line between where coaches stand and where the league appears to be headed…...
Local Leaders Showcase Progress, Collaboration at Graham County Economic Development Meeting
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (749+ words) SAFFORD " Community leaders from across the Gila Valley gathered Thursday morning for the annual "State of Economic Development in Graham County, highlighting infrastructure improvements, new commercial and residential developments, and collaborative efforts to strengthen the local economy. Danny Smith, with…...
No state highway closures scheduled over Memorial Day weekend as ADOT joins other first responders in promoting safe driving
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (299+ words) PHOENIX " Drivers heading out on Arizona road trips over Memorial Day weekend will not face any full highway construction closures. The Arizona Department of Transportation says travelers should plan ahead and allow extra time since heavier traffic is expected during…...
Rite of passage: Ultra runners tackle Grand Canyon's grueling conditions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1749+ words) PHOENIX " The moon and the stars are the only natural light in the early morning as ambitious hikers and runners take to the Grand Canyon to attempt a rim-to-rim journey " or the more difficult rim-to-rim-to-rim voyage. Cold temperatures, wind, and…...
Eastern Arizona College Board to Consider 2027 Tax Levy Proposal
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (492+ words) EA's approach prioritizes stability while minimizing the burden on residents. The Arizona Legislature allows community college districts to increase the levy by 2% annually, a rate that remains below current inflation. This adjustment will help secure nearly $31 million in state funding…...
What Arizonans Should Know about Andes Virus and Hantavirus
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (542+ words) The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is monitoring the current'Andes virus outbreak'linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship while working closely with local, Tribal, and federal public health partners to keep Arizonans informed and protected. Update as of May…...
All about AHCCCS: Navigating Arizona Medicaid's changing landscape
2+ mon, 17+ hour ago (836+ words) PHOENIX " In Arizona, there were just under 1. 8 million recipients of AHCCCS " the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, or the state's Medicaid program, as of April 2026. That's about 1 in 4 Arizonans." Now, the agency is undergoing drastic changes in response to…...