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How national Democrats are recovering from a bruising US House primary
Democratic leaders signaled they now will prioritize Amish Shah's candidacy for Congress after openly opposing him in his Arizona primary.
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Waymo merges back onto Phoenix freeways after software fix
After a handful of incidents where Waymo vehicles pulled into highway construction zones, the company briefly pulled them from the freeway.
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Record heat drives record power demand across Arizona
APS and SRP both reported record-breaking energy demand as temps surged last week. The peak demand was 5% higher than the previous record from 2025.
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Island Fire collapses a bridge, burns through Cibola wildlife refuge
The Island Fire burning through a wildlife refuge about 45 miles north of Yuma collapsed the Island Unit Bridge across the Colorado River near Cibola.
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If you live in Arizona, these 13 things feel completely normal
Living in Arizona comes with its own set of unique challenges and rewards. Here are 13 things about life here only locals will understand.
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Longtime restaurant named best Chinese food in Arizona. Do you agree?
Tasting Table ranked the best Chinese restaurants in every state, and an iconic Tempe spot made the list for Arizona. Do local foodies agree?
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Drugs near food among 17 health violations at metro Phoenix restaurants
Maricopa County inspectors visited about 1,380 restaurants and other food-serving facilities. Nearly 400 restaurants received an "A" rating.
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Court testimony gives rare insight into 'lawful but awful' ICE tactics
ICE officers detailed a controversial practice during the criminal trial of a man who was arrested for assaulting one of the agents in Phoenix.
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These USA TODAY best bars of the West are worth a road trip
USA TODAY’s Bars of the Year 2026 spotlights the top watering holes in the West. Here are the picks.
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Heartbroken loved ones remember hiker found dead at South Mountain
Family and friends described Fletcher as a devoted husband, musician and avid hiker after his death at South Mountain Park on July 25, 2026.
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The Republic's top 10 high school football kickers/punters in 2026
It's time to turn our attention to special teams and rank the top 10 kickers and punters in Arizona high school football for 2025.
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Arizona's oldest freeway is still pretty young. Here's how it started
As one of the youngest states, Arizona struggled with funding for new roads after statehood, until this historic freeway transformed the area.
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