New Fees Could Change The Cost Of Phoenix Police Public Records

The proposal would make digital document copies free for non-commercial requestors and add new video pricing.

Phoenix Challenges Federal Water Plan As Colorado River Cuts Loom

City leaders said Phoenix can manage near-term reductions, but called the federal plan unfair to Arizona and Lower Basin states.

Phoenix Parks To Get Smart Irrigation Upgrades Thanks To $115K Grant

Madison and Los Olivos parks will get smart controllers and sensors aimed at cutting water waste during irrigation.

Phoenix Rolls Out $700 Relief Program For Residents Who Lost SNAP Benefits

The city says the one-time program is first come, first served for households that lost SNAP on or after Oct. 1, 2025.

$32M Headed To Arizona Airports, Phoenix Sky Harbor Gets Largest Share

Phoenix Sky Harbor is slated for $18,029,200 for a new taxiway and apron reconstruction, according to the FAA.

Phoenix Urges Water Conservation As Stage 1 Water Alert Continues

Phoenix Water says the city is prepared for drought, but residents are being asked to help save water now.

Heat-Related Deaths Drop In Phoenix For Second Straight Year, City Says

City leaders cited a second straight decline in heat-related deaths and severe illnesses as summer services continue.

Phoenix Households Diverted 441 Tons Of Food Waste From Landfills — Here’s How

A city partnership with Mill and R.City tracked food scraps from offices and homes as Phoenix works on waste goals.

Phoenix Tightens Dog Tethering Rules Ahead Of Dangerous Summer Heat

City leaders said the changes are meant to help residents protect dogs during dangerous summer conditions.

New Fireworks Restrictions Now In Effect Across Phoenix

Stage 1 fire restrictions trigger added fireworks limits in Phoenix as the city steps up July 4 enforcement.

$850K Makeover For Phoenix Fire Station 46 Puts Focus On Firefighter Wellness

City officials said planning is continuing for Fire Station 46 renovations, with timelines to come later.

Phoenix Has A New Tool for Fighting Water Waste — And It Starts In The Bathroom

The Fillmore Gardens project follows a 2023 pilot and is part of Phoenix's broader water conservation strategy.

Phoenix Proposes Lower Property Tax Rate — But Bills Could Still Rise

The city said the proposed increase would add to primary property taxes even as the tax rate declines slightly.

4 New Homes In Phoenix Mark Latest Win In City’s Affordable Housing Push

City-owned lots identified through the Housing Phoenix Plan were used for three of the four new homes.

Phoenix Budget Invests Millions In Housing, Homeless Services As Federal Aid Expires

The approved budget includes $18.4 million for homelessness services, $5 million for childcare and $6.6 million for affordable housing.

Illegal Fireworks In Phoenix Could Bring $2,500 Fines Under New Crackdown

Phoenix's new code takes effect June 20 and adds broader bans, higher penalties and seizure authority.

Phoenix Opens Survey On Renaming César Chávez Park — Here’s Why

Residents can vote on proposed names and submit ideas before survey results go to the Parks Board on June 25.

Major Phoenix Road Repair Push Will Cover More Than 320 Miles

Phoenix says its 2026 pavement program will cover more than 320 miles of streets through the fall.

$8M Project Expands Family Homeless Shelter As Demand Surges In Phoenix

The $8 million project will increase shelter capacity by 50 percent. City leaders say the timing couldn't be more urgent.

Phoenix Drought Preparedness Updated As Colorado River Concerns Loom

Phoenix draws water from three sources and has planned for drought for decades. Officials say that preparation is paying off — for now.

Phoenix Trash Bills Set To Rise After Council Approves Multi-Year Rate Increase

The new Phoenix trash rate plan begins in July 2026 and was reduced from staff's original three-year proposal.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' Future Dimming

Radical Governor on the Ropes

Phoenix’s Financial Condition Improves, Earning a “C” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Phoenix's financial report

Phoenix received ‘C’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

Phoenix, Arizona ranks #46 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

Sinema Party Switch Highlights 2024 Obstacles For Democrats

The decision by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to leave the Democratic Party on Friday also raised the prospect of a three-way race in Arizona.

Arizona Election Results: Mark Kelly Wins U.S. Senate Seat

Kelly's victory in Arizona puts the Democratic party only one victory away from maintaining control of the Senate.

Arizona U.S. Senate Race Results: Mark Kelly Leads Blake Masters

Three days post-Election Day, votes are still being counted in Arizona. See the latest tallies in the race for the state's U.S. Senate seat.

Arizona U.S. Senate Race 2022 Results: Mark Kelly Vs. Blake Masters

Polls in Arizona closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Kelly, who was elected in 2020, faced Masters, who was endorsed by Trump earlier this year.

AZ Primary Election Results: Hamadeh Wins GOP Primary For AG

Primary elections were underway in Arizona, where voters cast ballots for Senate, governor, secretary of state, and attorney general.

2 AZ Lawmakers Met With Trump About Overturning Election: Jan.6 Panel

President Donald Trump met with 11 House Republicans to strategize how to overturn the 2020 election, the Jan.6th Committee revealed.

It Will Soon Be A Crime In AZ To Film The Police Less Than 8 Feet Away

Violators risk a Class 3 misdemeanor charge.

'Incredibly Difficult Decision': Matt Salmon Ends AZ Governor Bid

Facing low poll numbers, former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon on Tuesday ended his gubernatorial bid.

Planned Parenthood Cancels Abortions, Uncertain About The AZ Law

Arizona has an abortion ban on the books that dates back more than a century, but it's unclear if the state will begin enforcing it.

Drag Queen Blasts GOP Candidate For Arizona Governor

Kari Lake, hired the drag queen Barbra Seville to perform at party where Lake brought her young daughter, Seville said.

Biden Nominates UA Grad Roopali Desai For Circuit Court Judge

The nomination was sent to the Senate for approval. Desai, a lawyer, handled cases relating to the results of the 2020 General Election.

Mercury's Brittney Griner Has Detention In Russia Extended Again

Russian reports suggest Griner will remain in custody at least through July 2. Mercury players and officials visit the State Department.

Sinema, Kelly, Colleagues Help Produce Bipartisan Gun Safety Proposal

The 20 Senators created a proposal that offers some gun curbs and increased efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs.

Proposed New Pay Structure Would Make PHX Police Highest Paid In AZ

The city council must approve the salary restructure next week. Critics say current salaries make it hard to attract the best officers.

Arizona Judge Declines GOP Request To Block Mail Voting

This is the GOP's latest effort to roll back a system of no-excuse absentee voting that the GOP-controlled Legislature has built since 1991.