About
Damon Allred is a web editor for KTAR.com and serves as the Arizona State reporter and a web editor for ArizonaSports.com. Born and raised in the Valley, Damon has lived in the metro Phoenix area for most of his life. He began covering ASU in fall 2024 and also co-hosts the State of the Sun Devils Podcast. When he’s not doing something involving sports, it’s likely you’ll find Damon at a movie theater or a trail up north.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Photography
Education
- Mesa Community College — Journalism program
- Eastern Arizona College — Music education program
Social media profiles
- X: @iamdamonallred
- Instagram: @iamdamonallred
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 17, 2024Golden algae toxin blooms to blame for fish kills at Saguaro, Canyon lakes
Golden algae toxin blooms are behind recent fish kills at Saguaro and Canyon lakes, the Arizona Game and Fish Department confirmed Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2024Banner Thunderbird welcomes first facility dog to Glendale medical center
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center welcomed a new addition to its team on Tuesday, its first facility dog named Gumby.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2024New government spending package includes over $125 million for Arizona projects
Six government spending bills were signed into law on Saturday, and it includes over $14 million worth of funding for southern Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 9, 2024Four Peaks to host inaugural Kilt Lifter BBQ Competition in Tempe
Arizona brewing company Four Peaks is putting on a barbecue competition in Tempe on Saturday where more than 15 teams will compete for prizes.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 8, 2024Banner Poison Center warns public of lead poisoning in cinnamon after FDA recall
The Banner Poison and Drug Information Center warned the public about the dangers of lead poisoning after the FDA issued a cinnamon recall.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 4, 2024Pentagon Technologies to build $50 million semiconductor cleaning facility in Mesa
Construction is underway for a semiconductor equipment cleaning facility in southeast Mesa expected to open later this year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2024World’s Largest Bounce House coming to Phoenix for weekend stop on nationwide tour
The Big Bounce America is bringing its coterie of inflatable attractions to Phoenix this weekend, featuring eight inflatables.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 3, 2024Grammy-winning Cage The Elephant announces Phoenix stop during North American tour
Grammy Award-winning rock band Cage The Elephant announced a stop in Phoenix on its upcoming summer tour in conjunction with a new album.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2024Gov. Katie Hobbs announces Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan, establishes chief heat officer
Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the state's first Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan, creating the country's first state level heat officer.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 2, 2024Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund Yavapai County mine cleanup project
The Iron King Mine -- Humboldt Smelter Superfund site is set to receive $15 million in federal funding to support cleanup efforts.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 28, 2024Arizona Science Center’s Dorrance Planetarium to see ‘next-generation’ update
With the help of Cosm Technology, the Arizona Science Center is making a significant investment in its Dorrance Planetarium.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 20, 2024Arizona public schools struggle to fill teaching positions as leaders brainstorm school staffing solutions
Public school educators say they are some of the most underpaid and overworked laborers, and many are quitting or leaving the profession.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 19, 2024Grant-funded transitional housing project opens at motel in northern Arizona
A Travelodge motel in northern Arizona has become a grant-funded transitional housing project called JoJo's Place.
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ARIZONA EDUCATION NEWS | Feb 11, 2024Arizona elementary school near border selected as finalist for national award, cash prize
Desert View Elementary School, located near Arizona's border to Mexico, was announced as a finalist for the NIET Founder's Award.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2024Scottsdale mansion with private ice skating rink listed for $12.5 million
A 12,000-square foot home in the Arcadia Silverleaf community in north Scottsdale was listed for $12.5 million, highlighted by an ice rink.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2024Sarah Liguori appointed to replace Jennifer Longdon as state representative
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Sarah Liguori to replace Jennifer Longdon as representative in the Arizona House.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 8, 2024Andretti Indoor Karting & Games announces Chandler grand opening
The Andretti Indoor Karting & Games entertainment center on Cooper Road near the Loop 202 in Chandler now has a date for its grand opening.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Feb 7, 2024Optima partners with MFA for new Scottsdale residential development
Development firm Optima has started construction on its newest residential development in Arizona called Optima McDowell Mountain Village.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2024Money launderer who scammed Arizona victim out of $5 million sentenced
A 60-year-old woman was sentenced in Maryland after scamming numerous people, including one Arizona victim, out of money.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 29, 2024Phoenix Mayor announces semiconductor industry initiatives
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the creation of initiatives to further bolster Phoenix's semiconductor industry on Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 27, 2024Phoenix man arrested for making online threats against Biden, Harris
A 41-year-old Phoenix man was arrested for making repeated online death threats against President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jan 27, 2024Bridge replacement project to begin on US 60 east of Phoenix
A months-long process to replace two bridges on the US 60 east of Phoenix will begin soon, ADOT announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jan 23, 2024Scottsdale native Emma Stone nominated at Academy Awards for 4th time
Emma Stone earned her fourth Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her performance in "Poor Things," the academy announced Tuesday.
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CRONKITE NEWS | Jan 21, 2024Roe is gone, but Arizonans still join abortion opponents marching in D.C.
For Tucson resident Jacob Mauer, joining the National March for Life in Washington was a “bucket-list moment."