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Finally, an Arizona news outlet that keeps it 100—just like the temperature. Through original reporting and human-focused storytelling, we highlight issues that shape our lives and call attention to policy-making and political action at the local level.
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Since 1992, the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition has been held at the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix. Here are the details for this year's event.
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The world's best hoop dancers are competing in Phoenix. How to watch
Since 1992, the World Championship Hoop Dance Competition has been held at the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix. Here are the details for this year's event.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Republicans have introduced over a dozen bills in Arizona’s State Legislature this year to increase cooperation with federal law enforcement and allocate more funding to President Trump’s mass deportation machine.
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Arizona Republicans look to boost Trump's mass deportation agenda
Republicans in Arizona’s State Legislature have introduced bills that would aid the president’s aggressive and violent crackdown on immigrants.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Your guide to Galentine’s Day in Arizona, featuring local events, at-home ideas, and special ways to celebrate friendship.
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How to celebrate Galentine's Day in Arizona
Your guide to Galentine’s Day in Arizona, featuring local events, at-home ideas, and special ways to celebrate friendship.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Betzaida Torres’ life came crashing down after her mother was detained by immigration agents at Zipps Sports Grill. Now, her family is reeling in the absence of their mother. coppercourier.com/2026/02/09/a...
Her mom was detained in the Zipps raids. Now, she’s speaking out
Patricia Gonzalez was one of more than 30 people detained after immigration authorities conducted raids at Zipps Sports Grill locations across the Valley. Now, her daughter is speaking out.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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The No Desert Data Center Coalition, Worker Power, and other local activists garnered thousands of signatures to let Marana residents decide the fate of a proposed data center campus in the town.
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Marana voters may get to decide fate of proposed data centers
The No Desert Data Center Coalition, Worker Power, and other local activists garnered thousands of signatures to let Marana residents decide the fate of a proposed data center campus in the town.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Among the questions on the survey is one that asks, “Is this person a citizen of the United States?”

Questions for the census aren’t supposed to ask about citizenship, and they haven’t for 75 years.
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Census Bureau plans to use citizenship question in 2030 test, alarming experts
The Census Bureau plans to use a survey form with a citizenship question as part of its practice test of the 2030 census.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Instead of just going to dinner for Valentine's Day, surprise your significant other with one of these romantic, creative date ideas in the metro Phoenix area.
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6 unique, romantic things to do this Valentine's Day in metro Phoenix
Instead of just going to dinner for Valentine's Day, surprise your significant other with one of these romantic, creative date ideas in the metro Phoenix area.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Rep. Paul Gosar, a Republican whose district includes the planned ICE detention facility, wrote a terse letter to Noem demanding coordination with a community that had received none so far.
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Uproar over Surprise ICE facility prompts Gosar to demand transparency from Noem
Rep. Paul Gosar, a Republican whose district includes the planned ICE detention facility, wrote a terse letter to Noem demanding coordination with a community that had received none so far.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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This Phoenix litter-lifting group does more than just beautify the area—it also serves as an easy way to connect with neighbors.
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How a Phoenix litter-lifting group helped me feel more connected to my neighbors
This Phoenix litter-lifting group does more than just beautify the area—it also serves as an easy way to connect with neighbors.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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At a hearing Tuesday, a federal judge cast Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s effort to demote Sen. Mark Kelly in retirement as an unprecedented attack on the free speech rights of military veterans.
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Judge sees Hegseth bid to demote Sen. Mark Kelly as assault on free speech of veterans
At a hearing Tuesday, a federal judge cast Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s effort to demote Sen. Mark Kelly in retirement as an unprecedented attack on the free speech rights of military veterans.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Here are the best ways to contact your elected officials in the Arizona Legislature, as well as your representatives in Congress.
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How to contact your representatives in the Arizona Legislature and Congress
Here are the best ways to contact your elected officials in the Arizona Legislature, as well as your representatives in Congress.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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Federal officials have been scouting cities and counties across the US for places to hold immigrants as they roll out a massive $45 billion expansion of detention facilities financed by Trump’s recent tax-cutting law.
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Communities push back as Trump rolls out $45B ICE detention expansion
Federal officials have been scouting cities for places to hold immigrants as detention facilities financed by Trump's recent tax-cutting law.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Over the weekend, nearly 1,000 people protested on the sidewalks in Surprise against ICE and its planned detention facility in the city.
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Nearly 1,000 demonstrators gather against planned ICE facility in Surprise
Nearly 1,000 people protested on the sidewalks in Surprise against ICE and its planned detention facility in the city.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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ICE said it would add a processing facility with approximately 1,500 beds in Surprise as part of the agency's efforts to expand detention space.
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ICE confirms it will add 1,500-bed detention facility in Surprise
ICE said it would add a processing facility with approximately 1,500 beds in Surprise as part of the agency's efforts to expand detention space.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Restaurants, coffee shops, and bars are closing their doors today in solidarity with a nationwide protest against the killings of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and others by federal agents. Here are some local businesses participating in today's shutdown 👇
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These local businesses are closing Friday to protest ICE raids
These restaurants, coffee shops, and bars are closing their doors Friday in solidarity with a nationwide protest against ICE and the killings of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and others.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Hundreds of organizations have called for a “national shutdown” on Friday to protest ICE, and multiple Arizona businesses are participating

Know of more businesses participating? Shout them out in the comments.

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These local businesses are closing Friday to protest ICE raids
These restaurants, coffee shops, and bars are closing their doors Friday in solidarity with a nationwide protest against ICE and the killings of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and others.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention this week. coppercourier.com/2026/01/28/p...
Phoenix rentals that made us pause the Zillow scroll this week
Whether you’re seriously searching or just looking for fun, here are some Phoenix rentals that grabbed our attention this week.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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A man who authorities say was involved in a human smuggling operation was shot Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with the US Border Patrol. coppercourier.com/2026/01/27/b...
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Here's what our newsletter readers said the past year under President Trump has been like for them. coppercourier.com/2026/01/27/t...
January 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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After Arizona school board members were shut down for praying at governing meetings, Republicans in the Legislature want to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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The Santa Rita Fire District said it responded to the shooting and the person who was wounded was in custody.
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Arizona border shooting leaves one critically injured after encounter with US Border Patrol
The shooting involved a Border Patrol agent and a suspect, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told the Arizona Daily Star.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Emily Despain, a 21-year-old Tempe resident, said she was filming a demonstration when an ICE agent pushed her face-first into the ground during a brawl involving multiple protesters and agents.
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US citizen detained by ICE amid multiple brawls at Phoenix protest
An Arizona woman, who is a US citizen, said she was detained by ICE during a protest outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Phoenix Field Office.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) says working families deserve more than the bare minimum and is demanding that lawmakers tax the wealthy to deliver real material change.
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LUCHA launches ‘Arizona We Deserve’ affordability campaign
The progressive grassroots organizing group says working families deserve more than the bare minimum, and are demanding lawmakers tax the wealthy to deliver real material change.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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As reports have spread of tribal citizens being detained and harassed by ICE agents in Minnesota, concerns among tribal communities in Arizona have intensified. coppercourier.com/2026/01/22/a...
Arizona tribal leaders urge members to carry ID as ICE actions spread
As reports have spread of tribal citizens being detained and harassed by ICE agents in Minnesota, concerns among tribal communities in Arizona have intensified.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Arizona Republicans introduced a proposal on Jan. 12 that would effectively criminalize any attempts to “obstruct” ICE officers’ arrests. The plan was announced just days after a deadly shooting in Minneapolis, where an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good.
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Arizona Republicans introduce proposal that could make life harder for ICE observers
In a press conference interrupted by protestors, Republican state leaders unveiled a proposal that would make obstructing federal immigration officers a felony.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM