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These Arizona cities were named top places to live in 2026. See why

These Arizona cities were named top places to live in 2026. See why

Here is the full list of all the Arizona cities named best places to live in 2026. Some might surprise you, while others seem pretty on the nose.
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Vote. Arizona Republic's top flag football players for Sept. 21-26

Vote. Arizona Republic's top flag football players for Sept. 21-26

Here are the top Arizona high school flag football performances from the second week of the season.
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Vote. Arizona Republic's Top 10 flag football teams, Sept. 28, 2026

Vote. Arizona Republic's Top 10 flag football teams, Sept. 28, 2026

These are The Republic's rankings for Arizona high school flag football after the second week of the season.
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What to know about Arizona's race for governor

What to know about Arizona's race for governor

Incumbent Katie Hobbs faces Republican Andy Biggs in a high stakes race for Arizona governor this November.
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Metro Phoenix council, mayor candidates running in 2026 election

Metro Phoenix council, mayor candidates running in 2026 election

Voters in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa will decide competitive council races, while Peoria will get a new mayor in the November 2026 elections.
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Trump crashed the Cardinals' game. And you paid for it | Opinion

Trump crashed the Cardinals' game. And you paid for it | Opinion

Donald Trump's "final battle" ad his campaign used in the 2024 election made an unwelcome return during NFL games. This time taxpayers paid for it.
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How Hurricanes Polo and Odalys could drench Arizona with rain, floods

How Hurricanes Polo and Odalys could drench Arizona with rain, floods

A low pressure system will pull Hurricane Polo inland to spread tropical moisture across the Southwest. Floods likely from rainfall on Sept. 28, 29.
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Who is running for Arizona superintendent of public instruction?

Who is running for Arizona superintendent of public instruction?

Arizona voters will choose between Republican Kimberly Yee and Democrat Terry Leyba Ruiz to lead the state's Education Department.
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Kearny is a young town for Arizona, but its mining roots run deep

Kearny is a young town for Arizona, but its mining roots run deep

A little more than a half-century old, Kearny is a young town as Arizona communities go, but it can trace its mining connections to the 1870s.
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What to know about Arizona's attorney general race

What to know about Arizona's attorney general race

Democrat Kris Mayes is hoping to hold onto a seat she won by 280 votes four years ago. She faces a challenge from Republican Warren Petersen.
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The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Latest: Trump administration loosens fuel economy standards

The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks
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16 Arizona restaurants were named among the best in U.S. this month

16 Arizona restaurants were named among the best in U.S. this month

It was a big month for Arizona restaurants, with 16 earning national recognition. Here's a look at all the spots that got shine in September.