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ESA reform via Prop 212 will not make the Arizona ballot

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ESA reform Prop 212 won’t make Arizona voters’ ballot, per a court ruling

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The state's first primary clinic designed to serve children and young adults with autism specifically opened in Phoenix last week.

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State’s 1st primary care medical clinic for autism opens in Phoenix

A 13-year-old boy is dead after he was hit by a car while riding an e-bike in the West Valley on Monday night, authorities said.

13-year-old e-bike rider dies after being struck by car in West Valley

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Arizona News

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13-year-old e-bike rider dies after being struck by car in West Valley

The teen was taken with life-threatening injuries to a nearby hospital, where he later died.
7 hours ago
Luna Grill Mediterranean restaurant to hold grand opening of 1st West Valley location

The new Avondale restaurant will be giving the first 62 customers on Thursday a free bowl as part of the grand opening celebration.
Aug 17, 2026
City of Chandler to hold public meeting on planned utility rate increase

The city said that residents who use 10,000 gallons of water per month would see their costs raise by around $5.73 a month.
Aug 17, 2026
Arizona food bank receives 1st delivery as part of egg price-fixing settlement

The 17 pallets of eggs from Cal-Maine Foods were delivered to the Yuma Community Food Bank and will be distributed to food banks, food pantries and other partners throughout Yuma and La Paz counties.
Aug 17, 2026
2 Phoenix officers put on leave after allegedly using force, not activating body cams during stop

Preliminary information indicates the officers used force during a traffic stop and failed to report it or activate their body cams, the Phoenix Police Department said.
Aug 17, 2026
Jonas Brothers to bring The Burning Up Tour All Over Again to Glendale in November

The band will perform at Desert Diamond Arena on Nov. 27 as part of "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again."

Arizona Sports

55 minutes ago
Calais Campbell says football brings him joy amid family tragedy

NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting…
4 hours ago
Suns, Mercury unveil plan for largest outdoor screen for NBA, WNBA arena

A new and record-breaking look is coming soon outside Mortgage Matchup Center.
6 hours ago
Reports: Ketel Marte going back to Arizona for MRI after Fenway Park no-show

Ketel Marte recently left a game for knee soreness and will have an MRI. Why he did not…
7 hours ago
Fiesta Sports Foundation, CW7 Arizona announce 2026 primetime high school football schedule

A matchup between Red Mountain and Casteel will open the Fiesta Bowl High School Football Showdown slate.
9 hours ago
Jacoby Brissett on Cardinals’ offensive firepower: ‘It presents a lot of problems for teams’

Jacoby Brissett says the team's offensive weapons create a "pick your poison" problem for opposing defenses.
Aug 17, 2026
Day of promise for Diamondbacks turns ugly from Marte’s absence to poor pitching vs. Red Sox

Nothing went right for the Diamondbacks at Fenway Park, from Ketel Marte's absence to a blowout loss.

Arizona Education

Aug 17, 2026
NAACP to file complaint after Peoria Unified pulls books on people of color from K-8 classes

The West Valley NAACP is taking action after Peoria Unified cut Frederick Douglass, A Raisin in the Sun and Summer of the Mariposas from K-8.
Aug 17, 2026
New app helps Arizona ESA families check purchases, avoid fraud accusations

Pathfinder lets parents scan items to see if they're allowable under the Empowerment Scholarship Account program and tracks receipts for the state.
Aug 13, 2026
Dining hall workers suing ASU over First Amendment right to protest working conditions

Workers gathered outside of Gordon Commons on Thursday to share their thoughts on the issue and call for increased pay and healthcare.

Arizona Votes

3 hours ago
AZ Political Podcast: Kris Mayes talks handling of ‘pay-to-play’ probe into governor’s office

“We have prosecuted Democrats. We have prosecuted Republicans (and) independents. ... What letter is behind somebody’s name never factors into one of our investigations.”
Aug 15, 2026
‘I’ll remain true to my principles’: John Giles says joining Katie Hobbs matches conservative values

"I continue to identify with a lot of the principles that the Republican Party says they identify with," Giles said. "That’s very complementary to working with Gov. Hobbs."
Aug 14, 2026
Why hasn’t Hobbs met with investigators in AG’s ‘pay-to-play’ probe? Governor responds

The state’s attorney general, a fellow Democrat, is investigating whether the governor influenced a rate increase for a foster care provider.

Arizona Business

Aug 17, 2026
Raytheon lands $22.9B Tomahawk missile contract

The Tucson-based Raytheon missile-making facility just inked a seven-year contract with the U.S. Navy to dramatically to accelerate production of Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Aug 17, 2026
Mesa Gateway posts back-to-back records as Allegiant adds winter flights

Allegiant reversed months of nationwide schedule cuts. The airport topped 2 million passengers for the second straight fiscal year.
Aug 15, 2026
Phase 1 of massive industrial project planned near TSMC campus in North Phoenix

The initial buildout comes on the heels of TSMC’s announcement to increase its total Arizona investment to $265 billion.

Arizona Water News

Aug 16, 2026
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

The reservoir is now about 30 feet (9.1 meters) away from the point at which turbines would stop producing hydroelectric power.
Aug 12, 2026
Arizona’s tribal, rural communities will bear the brunt as Colorado River plan fails to stabilize

Water policy expert expects legal challenges and warns Yuma's winter vegetables are at risk as tribal and rural communities face the deepest impacts.
Aug 7, 2026
Arizona congressman warns that unfair Colorado River cuts in his state will harm US

"If you hurt economic development here in Arizona, it doesn't stay in Arizona. It hurts the entire national economy," Rep. Greg Stanton said.

Border and Immigration

Aug 10, 2026
Tohono O’odham Nation posts ‘No Trespassing’ signs for border wall crews

The Arizona tribe placed police on alert after learning federal contractors may enter the reservation next weekend.
Aug 6, 2026
Trump renews effort to limit birthright citizenship with scaled-back executive actions

Months after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt, the president signed two narrower executive actions also targeting birth tourism.
Aug 6, 2026
Arizona demands border payback, requesting nearly $1 billion from federal government

Gov. Hobbs and Arizona sheriffs filed for federal reimbursement of border security costs spent fighting drug trafficking and human smuggling.

Arizona Health

Aug 9, 2026
Barrow Neurological Institute gets $5M Arizona health grant for brain injury drug trial

The grant is for a five-year trial, and Barrow Neurological Institute plans to enroll its first participant in 2027.
Aug 9, 2026
Mayo Clinic in Phoenix again makes U.S. News & World Report list of 20 best hospitals

The Mayo Clinic ranked No. 9 on the national Honor Roll. The hospitals were ranked based on their quality, patient safety and experience.
Aug 5, 2026
Arizona erases more than $1 billion in medical debt for nearly 671,000 residents

Gov. Katie Hobbs partnered with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to buy and forgive hospital bills using no state funds.

Arizona Technology

Aug 6, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump admin ‘laser-focused’ on Arizona semiconductors

Along with House Speaker Mike Johnson and Arizona's own Juan Ciscomani, Bessent toured a factory in Casa Grande on Wednesday.
Jul 17, 2026
Phoenix mayor says TSMC’s $265 billion investment is historic on multiple levels

Kate Gallego called the chipmaker's financial commitment in her city the "largest single economic development investment in our country's 250-year history."
Jul 16, 2026
TSMC announces additional $100 billion investment in Arizona operations

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego celebrated the announcement, calling it “incredible news.”

United States

26 minutes ago
Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of…
28 minutes ago
AI-assisted tool helped secure satellite communication system after 2022 Russian hacking

WASHINGTON (AP) — On the same day it invaded Ukraine in 2022, Russia disabled thousands of satellite modems…
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US hits ICC president and senior prosecutor with sanctions in another move against the court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and…
2 hours ago
Ohio death row inmate Tyrone Noling gets a rare chance to ask parole board for a pardon

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of…
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US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors aboard broke down for four days in the Pacific

WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy destroyer with about 300 sailors aboard suffered a major breakdown in the…
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Georgia man charged with burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s home after plane crash

STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A Georgia man burglarized former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home after learning Biffle and…

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