Sign In
Free Newsletter
Recent Articles from The Associated Press
Huppenthal clarifies apology regarding ethnic studies
An ex-schools chief is not apologizing for comparing a Mexican American Studies program to the Ku Klux Klan and its teachers to skinheads.
Dean Flake, father of Arizona senator, dies at 85
Dean Flake, the father of Sen. Jeff Flake and the former mayor of an Arizona town that his family helped found, has died. He was 85.
Jobs safe for now, Navajo council OKs lease extension for Arizona coal plant
The Navajo Nation Council has approved a lease extension to allow a coal-fired power plant in northeastern Arizona to continue operating through December 2019.
Attorney forced to testify against Joe Arpaio
A lawyer who once represented former Sheriff Joe Arpaio in a racial profiling case has testified that he had several meetings with Arpaio to discuss a court order that barred traffic patrols targeting immigrants.
High police and fire pension rates send lawmakers scrambling
A group of Arizona House lawmakers is launching an effort aimed at cutting the soaring costs to communities of police and fire pensions, with its leader warning that cities could end up declaring bankruptcy if legislators fail to act.
Judges approves settlement in Arizona death-row lawsuit
A federal judge has approved a settlement between the state and a group of condemned prisoners who sued over how Arizona conducts executions.
Former Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick mulls another run for Congress
Former U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick is considering a possible run next year for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.
Coal plant’s possible closure spurs Grand Canyon tram debate
The impending closure of a coal-fired power plant on the Navajo Nation could lend momentum to a project being considered by tribal leaders to build a tram at the Grand Canyon to fill the economic void.
Lawmakers talk more security, packing a gun after shooting
Wednesday's shooting jolted many lawmakers, leaving them feeling vulnerable. And as the political rhetoric becomes more shrill, many members of Congress said they are receiving more threats, by email and by phone.
Flake said he helped apply pressure to Steve Scaliseai??i??s wound
A gunman this morning opened fire at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, where Republican members of Congress were practicing, wounding U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the Associated Press and major news outlets reported.
Arizona Game and Fish deputy director Gray promoted to head of agency
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has selected Ty Gray, currently the departmentai??i??s deputy director, to replace Larry Voyles, who is retiring after 43 years with the agency, including nine as director.
Project to detect wrong-way vehicles on Phoenix freeway OK’d
The state Transportation Board has approved a $3.7 million project to construct a thermal detection system on a 15-mile stretch of Interstate 17 that will detect wrong-way vehicles on the Phoenix freeway.
