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Fall arrives in Arizona, with a strong El Niño — and Hurricane Polo

Fall arrives in Arizona, with a strong El Niño — and Hurricane Polo

Astronomical fall has begun and forecasts are looking further at the fall/winter forecast and the impacts that the strongest El Niño ever could have.
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Is ICE planning a $1.2B detention expansion in Arizona? What we know

Is ICE planning a $1.2B detention expansion in Arizona? What we know

A watchdog group says the U.S. branch of Canada-based GardaWorld won a $1.2 billion contract to expand an ICE detention center in Florence.
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Audit of AZ spending is overdue. Now, billions in federal cash at risk

Audit of AZ spending is overdue. Now, billions in federal cash at risk

Arizona has racked up a year-long delay completing federally-required audits of government spending.
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Opening USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Arizona high school flag football rankings

Opening USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Arizona high school flag football rankings

Arizona high school flag football is here with Gilbert Highland taking the top spot in the opening rankings.
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Quechan filmmaker explores Native sciences in PBS 'NOVA' episode

Quechan filmmaker explores Native sciences in PBS 'NOVA' episode

Daniel Golding's "Knowledge Keepers" episode marks the first time NOVA has featured the work of a Native filmmaker.
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Why neighbors are losing sleep as a data center rises in Ahwatukee

Why neighbors are losing sleep as a data center rises in Ahwatukee

A safety law meant to protect construction crews is colliding with residents' expectations of peace and quiet as a data center rises in Ahwatukee.
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El Niño Intensifies as Arizona Monsoon Season Ends

El Niño Intensifies as Arizona Monsoon Season Ends

The 2026 monsoon season in Arizona, which officially ends on September 30, has been drier than usual, with Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recording only 1.41 inches of rain compared to the seasonal average of 2.43 inches. Despite this, isolated to scattered showers are forecast for eastern Arizona through midweek, with a 30% chance of rain in Phoenix on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, meteorologists are closely monitoring the intensifying El Niño pattern, which was declared on June 11. This climate phenomenon, characterized by warmer Pacific Ocean surface temperatures, is expected to bring increased atmospheric moisture to the Southwest, potentially leading to a wetter fall and winter season.
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Cooler Temperatures and Rain Expected in Arizona

Cooler Temperatures and Rain Expected in Arizona

Arizona is set to experience a significant weather shift this week as temperatures drop and rain chances increase. After a high of 102°F (39°C) in Phoenix on Monday, a low-pressure system moving inland from California will bring cooler conditions and scattered rain to the region. Moisture from this system, combined with high pressure over Texas, will trigger late-season monsoonal activity, particularly in eastern and southeastern Arizona. Scattered thunderstorms and isolated flash flooding are possible in areas like the White Mountains, Four Corners, and Tucson. By midweek, Phoenix could see increased humidity and rain chances, with highs dropping to the mid-90s°F (35°C).
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Lights, camera, Arizona. New TV show filmed in state now streaming

Lights, camera, Arizona. New TV show filmed in state now streaming

Tucson, Tubac, Sedona, Phoenix and more cities were the spotlight for this new telenovela. Here's how to stream "Tierra de Amor y Coraje."
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LA news helicopter wreckage brought to Phoenix for investigation

LA news helicopter wreckage brought to Phoenix for investigation

Federal investigators plan to examine the wreckage in Phoenix as they investigate the Sept. 15, 2026, crash that killed three people.
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10 Arizona Mexican restaurants named best in US on controversial list

10 Arizona Mexican restaurants named best in US on controversial list

On a list of the 100 best Mexican restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, 10 were in Arizona. The ratio feels right, but the picks are controversial.
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EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid California Superfund site of dangerous chemicals

EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid California Superfund site of dangerous chemicals

The EPA has released a $93.4 million plan to clean up the Heckathorn Superfund site in Richmond, California, but community members are not satisfied