Flourishing Los Angeles: Activists reclaim urban spaces through guerrilla gardening
LOS ANGELES – Guerrilla gardening empowers communities to reclaim neglected urban spaces and combat environmental issues. This movement promotes sustainable practices, fosters social change and environmental awareness while transforming the city’s concrete landscape. City officials urge going through the permitting process.
Arizona is launching PFAS mitigation efforts ahead of the EPA deadline. But critics say it isn’t enough
WASHINGTON – In response to persistent contamination from PFAS, a known “forever chemical,” the EPA, Arizona and other government agencies are coming up with strategies to maintain a clean water supply. Critics say what they are doing is not enough.
Future of ACA, health insurance coverage at stake in presidential election
WASHINGTON – Since the Affordable Care Act was implemented in 2013, local community members called navigators have helped enroll underserved Arizonans in health insurance and access medical care. But with the future of the ACA on the ballot in this year’s presidential election, navigators are bracing for what’s to come.
Let it rain: Phoenix Suns make key philosophical adjustment under coach Mike Budenholzer
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns made key changes both personnel and scheme-wise for the new season. Mike Budenholzer, Devin Booker and Jusuf Nurkić talk about those changes ahead of opening night.
How mental health affects maternal mortality in Arizona
PHOENIX – Maternal mortality is a pressing issue in the U.S. and in Arizona, and mental health is a top contributor. Mothers and health-care authorities say women need better-quality care and accessibility.
‘Better, not bigger’: New entrance, ticket policy among changes for 2024 WM Phoenix Open
SCOTTSDALE – After a chaotic 2024 tournament, organizers of the WM Phoenix Open enacted changes for 2025, including adding a new entrance, raising ticket prices and widening walkways.
Arizona, Colorado put future NFL draft picks to the test in Tucson with swarm of scouts in attendance
TUCSON – Colorado Buffaloes, Arizona Wildcats, Deion Sanders, Coach Prime, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, Brent Brennan, Tetairoa McMillan, Noah Fifita, NFL Draft, Big 12, Tacario Davis, Tucson
Photo essay: Michigan State celebrates return of Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns, returned to Michigan State University, where he played basketball for three seasons. The return was celebrated for the popular owner, whose NBA team opens its season tonight.
Arizona State researcher Terry Shoemaker explores how sports and religion share common ground
TEMPE — Following ASU professor and researcher Terry Shoemaker’s latest book release about sports and religion, Shoemaker joined scholar Randall Balmer to discuss their research during a conversation hosted by Arizona State’s Humanities Institute in Tempe.
Don’t ‘become a pickle’: Long-term psychological effects of youth gambling concern addiction experts
PHOENIX – Youth and teenage gambling have become a major problem not only in Arizona but across the country as legal sports gambling has increased. Psychological factors come into play, especially with at-risk groups.
New faces, same goal: GCU women’s basketball looks promising heading into final WAC season
PHOENIX – GCU women’s basketball is looking for a WAC Tournament win this season after a first-round loss last year. The new recruits and veterans may have immense talent, but they’re still working on their chemistry.
Proposition 479 seeks to continue half-cent sales tax that helps fund Maricopa County public transit, roads
PHOENIX – Proposition 479 would continue a half-cent sales tax for Maricopa County through 2045. It would produce an estimated $14.9 billion in revenue, with $9 billion of that going to fund transportation. The revenue would help to create 11.9 new miles of light rail and 28.3 miles of bus routes as well as new traditional and high-occupancy vehicle freeway lanes, but opponents say the sales tax is unneeded due to "abysmal failure" of the light-rail system.
