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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.
Do you live in Arizona's seventh congressional district?
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
September 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Do you live in Arizona's seventh congressional district?
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
This is what you need to know about the special election on Sept. 23.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Progress Arizona just released its annual scorecard to help Arizonans assess their legislators’ voting records on key issues affecting the state.
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August 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Progress Arizona just released its annual scorecard to help Arizonans assess their legislators’ voting records on key issues affecting the state.
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Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers (Diné Marines) — a group of Navajo Marines whose unbreakable code, developed using their Diné Bizaad language, played a crucial role in helping the US win World War II.
August 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible contributions of the Navajo Code Talkers (Diné Marines) — a group of Navajo Marines whose unbreakable code, developed using their Diné Bizaad language, played a crucial role in helping the US win World War II.
Two wildfires burning in the western United States — including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — are so hot that they are spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own erratic weather systems.
August 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Two wildfires burning in the western United States — including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — are so hot that they are spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own erratic weather systems.
Historically dry conditions, combined with gusty winds, have made it harder for crews to contain a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, causing containment figures to plummet as the blaze nearly tripled in size in just a few days.
July 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Historically dry conditions, combined with gusty winds, have made it harder for crews to contain a wildfire burning along the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, causing containment figures to plummet as the blaze nearly tripled in size in just a few days.
Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday. At least 77 were killed over the past 24 hours, most while seeking food.
📝 : Associated Press
📝 : Associated Press
July 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed in the 21-month Israel-Hamas war, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Tuesday. At least 77 were killed over the past 24 hours, most while seeking food.
📝 : Associated Press
📝 : Associated Press
Well, there you have it. 🤐
July 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Well, there you have it. 🤐
Have you ever heard of a community fridge before? It's a shared, publicly accessible refrigerator stocked with free food for anyone to take. There are a few in Arizona. You can click here to find one near you. coppercourier.com/newsletter/?...
July 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Have you ever heard of a community fridge before? It's a shared, publicly accessible refrigerator stocked with free food for anyone to take. There are a few in Arizona. You can click here to find one near you. coppercourier.com/newsletter/?...
Too many Christians are backing hatred. That's why Grace K. was at the Arizona State Capitol on July 17 to make "good trouble" at a peaceful protest.
July 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Too many Christians are backing hatred. That's why Grace K. was at the Arizona State Capitol on July 17 to make "good trouble" at a peaceful protest.
The Arizona Food Bank Network warns that the Republican budget proposal would have devastating effects on food security across the state. The organization is urging residents to contact their representatives and oppose President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
July 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The Arizona Food Bank Network warns that the Republican budget proposal would have devastating effects on food security across the state. The organization is urging residents to contact their representatives and oppose President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
On Saturday, June 14, it was President Donald Trump's birthday, and thousands of people in Phoenix came to celebrate 😂 with a 'No Kings' protest. Let us know if you attended a protest!
📸: Cameron Capara
📸: Cameron Capara
June 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On Saturday, June 14, it was President Donald Trump's birthday, and thousands of people in Phoenix came to celebrate 😂 with a 'No Kings' protest. Let us know if you attended a protest!
📸: Cameron Capara
📸: Cameron Capara
If you're planning to protest, these tips might save your life. Stay resilient.
June 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
If you're planning to protest, these tips might save your life. Stay resilient.
Peaceful protests across Arizona are planned for Saturday, June 14, to oppose Trump’s authoritarian actions.
Here's how you can get involved. The day of action is organized by @50501movement and @wakeuparizona50501arizona. Visit nokings.org or text NO KINGS to 63033 to find a protest near you.
Here's how you can get involved. The day of action is organized by @50501movement and @wakeuparizona50501arizona. Visit nokings.org or text NO KINGS to 63033 to find a protest near you.
June 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Peaceful protests across Arizona are planned for Saturday, June 14, to oppose Trump’s authoritarian actions.
Here's how you can get involved. The day of action is organized by @50501movement and @wakeuparizona50501arizona. Visit nokings.org or text NO KINGS to 63033 to find a protest near you.
Here's how you can get involved. The day of action is organized by @50501movement and @wakeuparizona50501arizona. Visit nokings.org or text NO KINGS to 63033 to find a protest near you.
Sen. Ruben Gallego’s recent comment that some transgender kids should not participate in certain youth sports sparked outrage from the LGBTQ community, for whom Gallego had previously been an advocate.
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June 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Sen. Ruben Gallego’s recent comment that some transgender kids should not participate in certain youth sports sparked outrage from the LGBTQ community, for whom Gallego had previously been an advocate.
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Arizona students and activists gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to demand that lawmakers prioritize higher education amid the Trump administration’s attacks on universities.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Arizona students and activists gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to demand that lawmakers prioritize higher education amid the Trump administration’s attacks on universities.
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Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan was in Arizona yesterday to discuss Trump's immigration and deportation agenda.
But Democrats were not interested in listening to what he had to say.
But Democrats were not interested in listening to what he had to say.
April 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan was in Arizona yesterday to discuss Trump's immigration and deportation agenda.
But Democrats were not interested in listening to what he had to say.
But Democrats were not interested in listening to what he had to say.
Along with ASU, Harvard, Stanford, Michigan, UCLA, and Ohio State University are among the colleges that have discovered students have had their legal status terminated. Arizona Luminaria estimates 1,000 student visa revocations nationwide. www.instagram.com/p/DIMCyQHORq...
April 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Along with ASU, Harvard, Stanford, Michigan, UCLA, and Ohio State University are among the colleges that have discovered students have had their legal status terminated. Arizona Luminaria estimates 1,000 student visa revocations nationwide. www.instagram.com/p/DIMCyQHORq...
While the stock markets are tanking due to Trump's tariffs, we highly doubt that Arizona's billionaires 💰 are being affected by it. This year's @forbes list of world billionaires includes 3,028 people—247 more than last year's list.
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April 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
While the stock markets are tanking due to Trump's tariffs, we highly doubt that Arizona's billionaires 💰 are being affected by it. This year's @forbes list of world billionaires includes 3,028 people—247 more than last year's list.
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This was the scene of the anti-Trump and Musk protest in Desert Ridge on April 5, 2025. "Hands Off!" demonstrations occurred in over 1,200 locations in all 50 states.
April 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This was the scene of the anti-Trump and Musk protest in Desert Ridge on April 5, 2025. "Hands Off!" demonstrations occurred in over 1,200 locations in all 50 states.
Rally in the streets! After speaking to a packed stadium at Mullett Arena last night, @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov came outside to thank the thousands of people who waited hours to be there for their Fight the Oligarchy Tour.
March 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Rally in the streets! After speaking to a packed stadium at Mullett Arena last night, @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov came outside to thank the thousands of people who waited hours to be there for their Fight the Oligarchy Tour.
Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, and Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan (all Republicans) held a so-called "town hall," but it was actually a private event in which only Republicans were allowed in.
March 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, and Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan (all Republicans) held a so-called "town hall," but it was actually a private event in which only Republicans were allowed in.
On Jan. 31 in Tempe, students listened to speakers at a rally at Arizona State University in protest of ASU's chapter of College Republicans United-led event encouraging students to report "their criminal classmates to ICE for deportation."
📸 AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
📸 AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
February 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
On Jan. 31 in Tempe, students listened to speakers at a rally at Arizona State University in protest of ASU's chapter of College Republicans United-led event encouraging students to report "their criminal classmates to ICE for deportation."
📸 AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
📸 AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will hit the road together in 2025.
On Tuesday, they announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer. The tour kicks off on April 19 in Minneapolis and hits Glendale's State Farm Stadium on May 27.
On Tuesday, they announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer. The tour kicks off on April 19 in Minneapolis and hits Glendale's State Farm Stadium on May 27.
December 5, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Kendrick Lamar and SZA will hit the road together in 2025.
On Tuesday, they announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer. The tour kicks off on April 19 in Minneapolis and hits Glendale's State Farm Stadium on May 27.
On Tuesday, they announced the Grand National Tour, which will hit 19 stadiums across North America next spring and summer. The tour kicks off on April 19 in Minneapolis and hits Glendale's State Farm Stadium on May 27.