Condor release draws hundreds to Vermilion Cliffs in northern Arizona

Hundreds of eager observers gathered on House Rock Valley Road in northern Coconino County on Saturday morning, Sept. 27, binoculars and spotting scopes and telephoto lenses trained on a small structure a mile distant and hundreds of feet above....

Arizona Lawmakers Call for Reopening of Talks Over New Disability Assessment Policies

The lawmakers and advocates warn that the changes could significantly reduce services for families and individuals with developmental disabilities. In a joint statement, Willoughby and Shamp said they recently met with parents, self-advocates, and...

In Arizona, a fight against a deadly fungus is under threat from Trump’s health policies

This story was produced by Grist and co-published with Arizona Luminaria. This story is part of Vital Signs, a Grist series exploring the ways climate change affects your health. It is published with support from the Wellcome Trust. John Galgiani...

Arizona senator blasts alleged Medicaid fraud at hearing

(The Center Square) – Arizona state Sen. Carine Werner, R-District 4, continues to investigate billions of dollars of alleged Medicaid fraud. The Arizona Senate Committee on Health & Human Services held a hearing Wednesday afternoon on the fraud...

Stricter disability need assessments begin in Arizona, sparking concern

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Significant changes to Arizona's policy on developmental disabilities are now in effect, which will impact thousands of children across the state. Arizona is changing its testing for determining some caregiving needs, in...

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies: Spencer Fane

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 are organizations that lead with innovation, integrity, and impact. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on October 9, 2025 at Chateau Luxe. We will be...

Why the basin states’ fight over Colorado River water is a big deal for Arizona

PHOENIX — Central Arizona Project (CAP) delivers water to about 90% of the state’s population. CAP is a 336-mile system of aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines that carries Colorado River water to Arizona’s most-populated regions....

Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. — A bear surprised shoppers at a southern Arizona grocery store when it walked through the front door and ran around inside for a few minutes before exiting the building. Over the weekend, the bear was seen in the neighborhood...

SeaWorld San Diego Releases Pelican To Wild After Being Rescued In Arizona Desert

Posted Wed, Oct 1, 2025 at 10:45 am PT|Updated Wed, Oct 1, 2025 at 12:56 pm PT SAN DIEGO, CA — A wayward brown pelican rescued from the scorching desert has a second chance at life, thanks to the support of SeaWorld San Diego. Earlier this year,...

How Oklahoma State football declined, what's next ahead of battle with Arizona

There's a reason Arizona is favored to beat Oklahoma State by three touchdowns on Saturday. After a 25-point loss to 14th-ranked Iowa State in Ames last week, the Wildcats are 20.5-point favorites to beat the Cowboys. It's the largest spread for...

Under-the-Radar MLB Prospects: Explore the Stars of Arizona Fall League

By Jonathan Mayo, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra via MLB.com, 9m ago This year’s Fall League campaign begins Monday with Scottsdale hosting Peoria at 6:30 p.m. local time (9:30 p.m. ET). We get excited about seeing many of baseball’s top prospects...

Rescued Arizona pelican finds new freedom after SeaWorld care

A brown pelican found in Arizona was rehabilitated by SeaWorld San Diego and released back into the ocean after months of care. SAN DIEGO — It was an unusual sight in the Arizona desert — a brown pelican, far from its ocean home, struggling in the...

Cox Charities invests $540,000 in Arizona nonprofits

Some in the philanthropy world are calling it a generosity crisis with fewer Americans donating to nonprofits. Cox, however, is helping to bridge the gap, increasing Arizona grants to at least $10,000 and some to $20,000. Cox employees, who fund...

Which States Are Safest From Health Risks Related to Extreme Weather and Climate Threats?

Vermont, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Maine have the best combination of relatively low environmental risks and robust environmental policies, according to a report released this week. West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida and...

Watch: Bear scampers through grocery store in Arizona

A bear made its way into a grocery store in Oro Valley, Arizona, on Monday, scampering around the aisles as startled shoppers watched. Charlie Alolkoy, who has been photographing wildlife for decades, told KVOA he has never encountered a bear...

Report identifies Arizona bills that are 'job killers'

(The Center Square) – A new report aims to show why Arizona legislators should avoid "job killers." In partnership with the Arizona Chamber Foundation, the Common Sense Institute's "Job Killers" report analyzed bills in 2025 that could have harmed...

Arizona fire management crews crews begin wildfire reduction project in Arivaca

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management just began their Yellow Jacket Fuels Reduction project near the southern border. The project is meant to reduce the risk of wildfires while keeping the environment...

CalMatters: Newsom’s climate warrior image is backsliding, environmental groups say

Gavin Newsom jetted off to New York this week to portray himself as the alternative to Donald Trump on climate policy. During a speech to the United Nations during Climate Week NYC on Tuesday, Trump declared anew that concerns about climate change...

Border wall slicing through Arizona wildlife corridor begins construction: ‘A show of force for nothing’ - The Guardian

Arizona athletics pulls in $4.5 million gift from alumnus' estate

Less than three weeks after pulling in a $5 million commitment from UA benefactor R. Ken Coit, Arizona's athletic department announced it has received a $4.5 million gift from the estate of alumnus Paul Muscenti. Without offering specifics, UA...