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 | Apr 7, 2024Ground breaks at Goodyear Way, a milestone in the West Valley city’s downtown development
Construction at the developing downtown near Goodyear Civic Square reached a milestone with the groundbreaking of Goodyear Way last week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2024Final Four fan hotel workers walk out on game day to protest allegations of labor law violations
Workers at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Phoenix walked out on strike Saturday to protest alleged unlawful behavior by hotel management.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2024Man indicted for dead teen found in Tonto National Forest
A man was indicted for second-degree murder after a teen body was found at the bottom of a bonfire in the Tonto National Forest.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2024Downtown Tempe refresh begins with Mill Avenue construction, to continue through summer
Work has started on a refreshed Mill Avenue Streetscape in Tempe, the first of its kind in about 40 years, according to a release.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2024Tempe police searching for suspect who injured pedestrian in hit-and-run
Tempe police is searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run on Monday which left a man seriously injured, authorities said.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2024Suspect sought in fatal hit-and-run of e-scooter rider in Phoenix
Detectives are searching for the suspect of a hit-and-run that killed a man riding an e-scooter in Phoenix on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 5, 2024Phoenix police officer arrested after FBI investigation for potentially ‘serious criminal acts’
A Phoenix Police Department officer is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the FBI involving "serious criminal acts."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 4, 2024Phoenix Film Festival’s 24th edition to showcase legacy of independent filmmaking
For Phoenix Film Festival's Jason Carney, the festival's 24th anniversary is giving him insight into a quarter-century of Valley filmmaking.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2024Phoenix Symphony announces programming for 78th season
The Phoenix Symphony announced the programming for the 2024-25 season, featuring classical works, contemporary renditions and more.
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ARIZONA REAL ESTATE & HOUSING NEWS | Mar 31, 2024Maricopa County to add nearly $800,000 into Avondale affordable housing investment
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors agreed on Wednesday to provide an additional $796,326 to an affordable housing project in Avondale.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2024Iron Maiden announces Phoenix stop on ‘The Future Past’ world tour
Legendary rock band Iron Maiden announced a stop in Phoenix at Footprint Center on its world tour, "The Future Past."
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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.