Joey Chenoweth

Joey Chenoweth is an award-winning journalist and editor in Arizona who takes pride in connecting audiences with stories that matter. He earned a degree in journalism and political science from Northern Arizona University, where he served as associate editor of The Lumberjack student newspaper before starting his own independent news site. After graduating in 2012, Chenoweth spent 14 years in Pinal County covering the spectrum of topics from government to sports while also leading a newsroom for the PinalCentral digital news network to provide a trusted media presence in numerous communities. He lives in Casa Grande with his wife and 3-year-old daughter. He enjoys movies, sports and whatever a constantly-changing toddler is into at the moment.

Recent Articles from Joey Chenoweth

Opinion September 4, 2026

Arizona can’t afford a decline in travel and tourism

For millions of Americans, credit card rewards make travel possible. Airline miles, hotel points, and other travel rewards help families afford vacations, visit loved ones, and explore destinations like Arizona. […]

DIGITAL EDITION September 3, 2026

Arizona Capitol Times – September 4, 2026

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The shaft tower at the Energy Fuels Inc. uranium Pinyon Plain Mine is shown Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, near Tusayan, Ariz. The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work just south of Grand Canyon National Park on a long-contested project that largely has sat dormant since the 1980s.

More logging and mining near Grand Canyon? Trump plan raises alarms

The Trump administration’s push to allow more road construction in national forests has alarmed preservationists in Arizona.

Opinion September 3, 2026

Keep education at the center of Arizona’s workforce future

Arizona is in the midst of a remarkable economic transition. New employers are arriving, existing industries are expanding, and the demand for skilled talent is reshaping communities across the state.

Women Achievers September 3, 2026

Women Achievers of Arizona winners — 2026

Congratulations to this year's honorees for Women Achievers of Arizona.

Opinion September 2, 2026

Arizona has led the nation on patient access. It should not turn back now.

Arizona lawmakers have never been content to follow Washington, D.C., or other states when patients need care.

Salt River wild horse study to test limits on herd size

The Arizona Department of Agriculture want to study the Salt River wild horses' genetics as they make decisions about managing them.

Opinion August 31, 2026

Arizona can be a model for public-private data center collaboration

For months, an erroneous narrative has been afoot in the United States: The advance of artificial intelligence and data centers is to blame for Americans’ soaring electric bills. This storyline creates a convenient bogeyman, yet it masks a more fundamental truth.