Balin Overstolz-McNair
Balin Overstolz-McNair(he/him/they)
News Reporter, Phoenix

Balin Overstolz-McNair expects to graduate in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Overstolz-McNair, who was a podcast reporter for The State Press, is working in the Phoenix News Bureau.

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COVID relief funds used to build homeless shelter in west Phoenix for ages 55 or older

PHOENIX – The nonprofit CASS partnered with Phoenix and neighborhoods in west Phoenix to create Project Haven 2, a homeless shelter for ages 55 or older. The project is supported by federal COVID-19 relief funds.


Catchments bring water to thirsty wildlife around Arizona

The Arizona Game & Fish Department continues to develop and maintain water catchments to help wildlife survive as drought continues in the state.


Pediatricians accepting COVID-19 vaccine appointments for kids 5 to 11 in advance of FDA, CDC approval

PHOENIX – With the expected approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children 5 to 11, pediatricians in metro Phoenix are taking advance appointments for early November to administer the vaccine.


Water for wildlife: Game & Fish refurbishing, replacing old catchment systems

FLAGSTAFF – A water catchment is being rebuilt near Flagstaff to provide reliable water to wildlife. It’s part of an ongoing effort by Arizona Game & Fish and volunteers to make sure there’s water for animals during hot, dry times.


Maricopa County agencies push to spend federal relief funds on affordable housing

PHOENIX – Maricopa County received more than $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds that are available to help metro Phoenix end homelessness.