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Jeff Flake to step down as Turkish ambassador on Sept. 1
Ambassador Jeff Flake, who previously served as a Republican senator from Arizona, will step down as the U.S. ambassador to Turkey on Sept. 1. “It has been an honor and a privilege to represent the United States of America in this pivotal country, and to strengthen our relationship with this indispensable ally,” Flake wrote to…
Lake comes up short with $4.3 million haul compared to Gallego’s $10.4 million
Republican Senate candidates in Arizona are showing lackluster fundraising numbers compared to Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). Kari Lake, a former Arizona news anchor turned political candidate, raised $4.3 million in the second quarter of the year. Her Republican opponent, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, reported a $422,000 haul. Gallego, the only Democrat in the race […]
The Show for July 16, 2024: New arts commission director grapples with volatility of state funding
The Arizona Commission on the Arts took a hit to its budget this year. The group’s new leader talks about what that means for the state’s arts community. Plus, meet the 16-year-old Tempe native who’s headed to the Olympics. That and more on The Show. New Arizona...
Court shoots down border ballot measure lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The ‘Secure the Border Act’ will make it onto the November ballot for Arizonans after the Maricopa County Superior Court shot down a lawsuit from activist groups challenging its legality. The proposition would make it a state crime to cross into Arizona through an illegal point of entry, as well as […]
AZ Briefing: Which AZ Republicans are not at RNC; Phoenix homebuyers need $186,000 down payment; Can you remove your neighbors tree roots?
Good morning, Arizona. Here's what our reporters are working on and what you should know before you start your day. Arizona Reps. Juan Ciscomani and David Schweikert and former Gov. Doug Ducey are some of the state Republicans who are not attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Their absences highlight the party's transformation....
Leaders of group home with ties to Gov. Hobbs maxed out donations
The leaders of a group home whose ties to Gov. Katie Hobbs are the focus of multiple investigations gave nearly $11,000 to the governor's reelection campaign earlier this year, political fundraising records show. The donations from Simon and Elizabeth Kottoor, the husband and wife who lead Sunshine Residential Homes Inc., were made...
Supervisor Candidates Hold Forth on Issues at PRT Forum
Voters had the opportunity to hear from the three candidates for County Supervisor for Santa Cruz County District 3 at a forum hosted by the PRT at the Tin Shed Theater on July 13. Incumbent Bruce Bracker and challenger John Fanning will be facing off on July 30 in the Democratic primary. Republican challenger Jesus Jerez will compete with the primary winner in the November 5 general election.
‘Sunday Night Slow Jams’ Marks 30 Years Of ‘Oral Expressions’
Syndicated radio staple Sunday Night Slow Jams, created and hosted by Randy “R Dub!” Williams is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week. R Dub! started the show at age 16 at a Tucson AM, expanding it to more than 200 stations across 14 countries. The city of Tucson...
Wildcats’ Polynesian Pipeline bringing more awareness of Polynesian culture in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A big eyecatcher at Big 12 media days was Arizona football coach Brent Brennan and many of the University of Arizona players sporting traditional Polynesian leis. It’s something Brennan said was a gift from the mother of Wildcats star wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. “T-Mac’s...
Tetairoa McMillan confident in Wildcats' upcoming season
When Tetairoa McMillan took the podium at Big 12 Media Days, it did not take long for him to provide an update on the injured foot that kept him out of the conclusion of spring ball and month or so afterward. "It's fine and I feel great," McMillan said. "I...
Authorities looking for missing vulnerable woman in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities are looking for a vulnerable woman who went missing around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. The Tucson Police Department said Pat Westlake was last seen near Kolb and Tanque Verde. The 5-foot-9, 200-pound Westlake was wearing a blue shirt and white pants. If...
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