Arizona battles rising wildfire threat in ‘never-ending kind of year’ as state grows hotter, drier
PHOENIX – At a media briefing, Gov. Katie Hobbs and Arizona fire officials warned of increasing wildfire risks. Officials urged residents to take precautions as firefighters face longer hours battling more intense flames across the state.
‘It’s critical’: Despite federal cuts, Los Angeles County continues to invest in mental health services
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health continues to provide services to millions of residents despite federal funding cuts. Officials have made clear their intention to help people in the community with “critical” mental health support.
Arizona ranks 3rd for missing Indigenous people. New bill hopes to change that with emergency alert system
PHOENIX – Arizona legislators have proposed a new alert system for missing Indigenous and endangered non-Indigenous people, which aims to address the state's high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous persons. The bill has passed the House with unanimous support and awaits Senate approval.
Parents of students with disabilities are fearful as Trump dismantles Department of Education
WASHINGTON – Arizona has over 140,000 students with disabilities who receive services funded by federal grants. Parents, educators and advocates fear cuts as President Donald Trump orders the Department of Education dismantled.
‘Disappointed’: Staff, reporters at USC’s Daily Trojan feel the sting of widespread media cuts
Los Angeles — The Daily Trojan, one of USC's major student-led papers, was shockingly defunded in December 2024. The paper's editors, writers and contributors, however, are managing despite the blow. They have been fundraising as one way of pushing through the difficult time.
Federal science grants worth $812M could be caught in Trump’s DEI dragnet at Arizona universities, including research on wildfires, pollution and public health
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s DEI purge has put $812 million in grants to Arizona universities at risk – including research on wildfires, pollution and public health. Many of these grants followed previous federal guidelines that required efforts to broaden the scientific talent pool.
Arizona Legislature, organizations look to expand low income housing for older adults as population grows
PHOENIX – The older adult population in Arizona is growing twice as fast as the state’s general population. With this, state and local entities are looking to expand affordable housing options to meet demand and mitigate the challenges they face.
Arizona Two Spirit Powwow empowers community amid growing anti-trans legislation
PHOENIX – The Arizona Two Spirit Powwow at South Mountain Community College creates a space for Native LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, empowering marginalized communities while challenging recent anti-transgender policies. This event celebrates culture, identity and unity across tribal nations.
Teen pregnancy crisis persists in Rwanda amid regional turmoil, cuts to USAID
KIGALI, Rwanda – The rising rate of teenage pregnancy in Rwanda remains a pressing issue, exacerbated by the lack of comprehensive reproductive education and threatened cuts to USAID.
Arizona Capitol protesters voice concerns over Trump’s immigration, federal agency orders
PHOENIX – A protest at the Arizona Capitol on Wednesday was part of a nationwide group of rallies across 50 states to express concerns about the Trump administration.
New Deal Meal provides Tempe residents in need with food at Moeur Park, despite continued warnings from Tempe police
TEMPE – New Deal Meal members are serving Tempe residents in need on Sundays despite multiple warnings from police and citations for the lack of special event permits.
Federal judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
WASHINGTON – A federal district court judge placed a temporary injunction on President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship.
