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Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire

The Boulder View Fire was 19% contained Sunday after charring nearly 6 square miles.

Arizona wildfire advances after forcing evacuations near Phoenix

As of Saturday night the fire was 0% contained.

Arizona authorities are investigating theft of device that allows access to vote tabulators

“This is not your average theft,” Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner said at a news conference in Phoenix.

At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees

A heat wave baked most of the United States on Friday, with numerous areas expected to see record-breaking temperatures.

Report: Tucson-area housing market at low risk of downturn

The report ranked Pima County among the least vulnerable to price drops in the country.

Taxpayer costs for profiling verdict over Joe Arpaio’s immigration crackdowns to reach $314M

Nearly 11 years ago, a federal judge concluded sheriff’s deputies had racially profiled Hispanics in Arpaio’s traffic patrols that targeted immigrants.

Report: Home affordability an issue in Pima County, across Arizona

A report from Attom Data Solutions highlights the gap between media home price and average earnings.

Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs

Biden toured a Phoenix plant being completed by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. that was announced in 2020 during Donald Trump's presidency.

As the drought grinds on, Maricopa County homeowners take advantage of xeriscape incentives

Megadrought and low runoff conditions accelerated by climate change have resulted in record low water levels in Lakes Powell and Mead

COVID-19 infection rates return to high level in eight Arizona counties

The rise follows an increase in infections nationwide

Phoenix City Council passes abortion resolution modeled after Tucson’s

The resolution states the support for abortion access and deprioritzes law enforcement of current abortion restrictions.

Phoenix raises concerns about Tempe development project for Arizona Coyotes

Officials with Phoenix and Sky Harbor sent mailers throughout the Valley, warning against the plan.

The Buzz: A look at election integrity as Nov. 8 draws near

Why do claims that the last election was persist and what's being done to counter them?

Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 1 Mark Finchem's claims of voter fraud

The Tucson legislator and Arizona Secretary of State candidate has been persistent in his claims of election fraud, despite multiple audits

Heat deaths in large Arizona county hit half-year record

Much of southern and central Arizona are still waiting for the full effect of the monsoon.

Where's the new money in the state budget going?

We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year

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