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Arizona's Goldwater era marked by anti-Communist furor, a shift to the right
THE ROOTS OF RADICALISMListen to the full season| What is going on in Arizona? | The Goldwater era The podcast series "Rediscovering: The Roots of Radicalism" looks at Arizona history and Arizona extremists dating to the state’s time as a U.S. territory after the Civil War. ...
Arizona officials warning about spread of potentially fatal hantavirus
Arizona public health officials are warning that hantavirus, a virus spread by rodents to humans, is causing an increase in a potentially fatal lung syndrome. There have been seven confirmed cases and three deaths in the past six months, according to a recent health alert. Most cases of hantavirus are...
Supervisor Candidate Ugenti-Rita accused of mortgage fraud
PHOENIX — In April of 2023, Michelle Ugenti-Rita obtained a mortgage for $680,000 on a home worth $850,000. Mortgage records and a Deed of Trust filed that month show Ugenti-Rita was listed as the sole borrower and as “unmarried.”. But court records show Ugenti-Rita was still married at...
Arizona officials, business leaders trek to Taiwan
(The Center Square) – Arizona officials and business community leaders are visiting Taiwan on a trip as the state continues to develop its own semiconductor industry. Although the city of Phoenix says around 20 Asian companies have chosen to call the city home, the region as a whole has been closely watching the development of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s plant in north Phoenix, as well as other companies that make chips, like Intel, pouring money into the Grand Canyon State. ...
Lugo challenges Fernandez for AZ Senate in LD23 Primary
Democrat Jesus Lugo, Jr. is running to represent LD23 in the Arizona Senate. The life-long San Luis resident is focused social justice and street level issues like substance abuse, mental health, and elder care. Lugo has run for office before. He was defeated for a seat in the Arizona House...
Tribes collaborate on Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement
PHOENIX, Ariz. — A historic signing for the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement took place in Phoenix, July 17, bringing together tribal leaders from the Navajo, Hopi and neighboring communities. The agreement will now be sent to Congress as part of the congressional bills. Navajo Nation Council...
Monsoon momentum: More of Southwest US braces for thunderstorms
Thunderstorms have been a frequent flyer in parts of the Southwest and just about non-existent in other portions of the region. However, that will soon change. Summertime conditions have allowed parts of the southwestern United States to experience locally drenching and gusty thunderstorm activity, but storms have been scarce from western Arizona and Nevada to California thus far. However, AccuWeather meteorologists believe that may change as the calendar turns to August.
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