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FILE - Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her State of the State address at the state Capitol, Jan. 8, 2024, in Phoenix. On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Arizona Legislature considered a bill to give counties more time to tally votes after county officials complained that a 2022 change in law would make it difficult to complete the vote counting this year in time if the results were close enough to trigger a mandatory recount. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Arizona voters rejecting expansion of DEI bans in early returns
Arizona voters were rejecting Proposition 142, a proposed constitutional amendment restricting diversity, equity and inclusion policies in public institutions, according to early election results … more
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The Gilbert Police Department released details on two shootings from this year.
Gilbert releases details of two fatal police shootings
Gilbert police release findings and video briefings on two fatal officer-involved shootings in August and September, with investigations continuing. more
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House Minority Leader Oscar De Los Santos, left, chats Monday with Speaker Steve Montenegro over budget plans during a recent legislative session. De Los Santos likely will be House majority leader when the next session begins as Democrats captured enough votes in the 2026 election to take over both chambers.
Arizona Democrats eye needs, wants as they prepare for legislative majority
TPHOENIX — After years in the minority, Democratic lawmakers see the Tuesday election results as a mandate to push forward with all the proposals they could never get heard in the … more
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Phoenix band Sweet Cherry Syrup performs Nov. 2 during the third round of Alice Cooper’s Proof Is in the Pudding music competition at The Stillery in Goodyear.
Young musicians take the stage in Goodyear for Alice Cooper competition
Music poured out of The Stillery in Goodyear Nov. 2 as young musicians competed in the third round of Alice Cooper’s  2026 Proof Is in the Pudding music competition. more
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Both questions SUSD put on the ballot were passing Wednesday afternoon.
SUSD capital bond passing
Scottsdale Unified School District’s five-year, $375 million capital improvement bond was passing Wednesday afternoon. Votes will continue to be counted in the coming days and no results are … more
Michelle Ugenti-Rita was in the early lead Nov. 4 for one of two Scottsdale City Council seats opening up next year.
Conservative candidates take early lead in Scottsdale City Council race
Early results show Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Barry Graham at the front of a close three-person race for two seats opening up on the Scottsdale City Council next year. Votes will continue to be … more
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Dr. Jennifer Johnson (right) was leading a three-person race Wednesday morning for two seats opening up on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board next year. Amy Carney was in second place and Jeanne Beasley was in third.
Johnson leading three-way race for two Scottsdale Unified governing board seats
Early election results show Dr. Jennifer Johnson leading a three-person race for two seats opening up on the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board next year. Votes will continue to … more
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Early results are coming in for the general elections in Arizona's 8th Legislative District.
Democrats continue to lead races for Arizona's 8th Legislative District
Democrats continue to lead as results come in for Arizona's 8th Legislative District in the 2026 midterm elections, which encompasses parts of Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, Mesa a nd the entirety of … more
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Arizona voters approved a proposition that would require school athletes to play in sports based on their assigned sex at birth.
Arizona voters split on most ballot propositions
PHOENIX — Arizona voters picked and chose their way through eight ballot measures, approving most of those put on the ballot by Republican lawmakers even as they wrested control of the House and … more
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“In 30-Minutes I Had a Plan for My Shoulder Pain that Didn’t Require Surgery or Pills.”
Pain Is Not Something You Just Have to Live With “I was losing sleep. I couldn’t get comfortable at night and would wake up constantly. That was the most frustrating part. Everything I was … more
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Incumbent Jennifer Crawford will retain her seat for the Acacia District in Peoria.
Crawford will retain her seat in Peoria's Acacia District
Incumbent Jennifer Crawford will retain her seat for the Acacia District, which covers the southern part of the city, according to unofficial results. more
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Clara Pratte, left, and Jonathon Hill are leading the votes for the two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Democrats lead in race for Arizona Corporation Commission seats
Two Democrats are leading in the race for two seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission, the state organization that among other things sets utility rates. Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill hold … more
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