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Arizona News

Scottsdale specialty shoe store Soleful Endeavors closing after 2 decades
Soleful Endeavors, an orthopedic shoe store that offered "sit and fit" services near Scottsdale Road and East Acoma Drive for 21 years, is closing.

173 people in Tempe bar arrested for underage drinking
A compliance check at a Tempe bar saw authorities arrest 173 individuals for underage drinking on Thursday.

Police searching for suspect after downtown Phoenix shooting leaves 1 dead
Phoenix police detectives are looking for the suspect who killed a man in a downtown Phoenix shooting early on Sunday morning.

High-speed boat crash at Lake Havasu event leaves 2 people injured
Two people were injured following a high-speed boat crash during an event at Lake Havasu on Saturday, authorities said.

Suspected Arizona dealer charged in fentanyl death under new state law
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said on Monday that an alleged fentanyl dealer named Cruzita Leon was charged under a new state law.

8 fallen Arizona firefighters to be honored as part of national tribute this weekend
Eight fallen Arizona firefighters will be honored during a national tribute in Maryland this weekend.
ArizonaSports.com

Important NFL offseason dates to keep tabs on for the Cardinals
A look at the important dates for the Arizona Cardinals and the rest of the league this NFL offseason.

Is the door shut on Will Hernandez, Kyzir White re-signing with Cardinals?
Will Hernandez and Kyzir White mark two Cardinals starters that are still on the market this offseason. Is a reunion or two in the cards?

Trey McBride’s run as highest-paid TE comes to an end with Kittle extension
Less than a month after Cardinals TE Trey McBride became the highest-paid tight end in NFL history, George Kittle has now taken the top spot.

Eduardo Rodriguez finds company for game of catch in Central Park on off day
Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was just looking for a nice place for a game of catch on his off day. What he found was even better.

Diamondbacks option reliever Drey Jameson ahead of Kevin Ginkel’s potential season debut
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned reliever Drey Jameson on Monday as Kevin Ginkel nears his season debut after a shoulder injury forced him to start the year on the IL.

Cardinals rebuild has reached the point of playoff expectations
There's no gray area about where the Arizona Cardinals stand in their rebuild on the tail end of the offseason. It's time for them to make the playoffs.
Border and Immigration

Army control of U.S.-Mexico border buffer zone may funnel migrants to tribal land in Arizona
Migrant advocates fear that by sealing hundreds of miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, troops will funnel migrants to far more dangerous crossing points.

Fears of racial profiling swirl over registration policy for immigrants in the US illegally
Immigration rights advocates say the Trump administration's plan to require those illegally in the U.S. to register with the government is causing fear.

Roadway connecting Arizona highway to new port of entry gains environmental clearance
Plans for a roadway connecting a southern Arizona highway with a new port of entry have received final environmental clearance.

Arizona Senate president 'surprised' after governor vetoes immigration enforcement bill
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen reacted Monday after Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the Republican-backed Arizona ICE Act last week.

Arizona immigration attorney reacts to receiving deportation notice from US government
An Arizona immigration attorney who is a U.S. citizen isn’t sure why she received notice from the federal government that she needs to self-deport.

Arizona Rep. Yassamin Ansari says she wants to visit man deported to El Salvador prison
Democratic U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari on Wednesday announced her desire to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in an El Salvador prison.
Arizona Health

Gov. Katie Hobbs signs bill to fund disability services into law, lifting moratorium
The logjam at the Arizona Capitol cleared after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill to fund disability services after it was sent to her desk on Thursday.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs announces bill moratorium over disability services funding dispute with GOP
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs said she won’t sign any new bills until the GOP-controlled Legislature passes an acceptable bipartisan bill to fund services for people with disabilities.

Taiwan-based JelloX Biotech to open US research base in Phoenix
JelloX Biotech. Inc, a Taiwan-based cancer pathology startup, will establish a U.S. research base in Phoenix, according to a Monday announcement.
Arizona Votes

Karrin Taylor Robson reacts to Donald Trump's split Arizona governor endorsement
Karrin Taylor Robson said Thursday it’s an honor be one of the two Republican candidates President Donald Trump is endorsing for Arizona governor.

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes makes it official: He's seeking reelection
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes announced Thursday what has been expected for weeks: He is seeking reelection in 2026.

'New Dems on the Road' host inaugural event in Phoenix focused on immigration
The “New Dems on the Road” held their inaugural event this week, a roundtable focused on immigration policy and border security in Phoenix.
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Arizona Education

Mesa high school students get a head start in workforce at hiring event
Students with Mesa Public Schools recently got the opportunity to add to their resumes at the district's second annual job fair.

Arizona Supt. Horne urges Phoenix district to reconsider stance on armed officers
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is urging leaders of a Phoenix district to reconsider their decision to deny funding for school resource officers at two campuses.

Why are so many Arizona students struggling to pass state science tests?
Arizona students are struggling on state science tests. Some educators attribute that to statewide shortcomings in how math is taught.
Arizona Business

Scottsdale specialty shoe store Soleful Endeavors closing after 2 decades
Soleful Endeavors, an orthopedic shoe store that offered "sit and fit" services near Scottsdale Road and East Acoma Drive for 21 years, is closing.

Intel CEO Tan reportedly plans 20% workforce cut to streamline operations
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan reportedly plans to cut 20% of the company's workforce. Intel is one of the Valley's largest employers.

6 more tenants revealed for PV development in Phoenix
PV, a mixed-used development in Phoenix, will be welcoming six new tenants over the next couple years.
Arizona Technology

Arizona computer science expert explains why being polite to AI can be expensive
When it comes to artificial intelligence, being polite can be expensive, according to an Arizona computer science expert.

Aligned Data Centers breaks ground on West Valley campus
Aligned Data Centers broke ground on a new Glendale data center called PHX-13 on Tuesday. Company officials plan to build three more facilities.

Taiwan-based JelloX Biotech to open US research base in Phoenix
JelloX Biotech. Inc, a Taiwan-based cancer pathology startup, will establish a U.S. research base in Phoenix, according to a Monday announcement.
United States

Washington lawmakers pass rent-control bill, approve unemployment for striking workers
In the final days of the Washington legislative session, lawmakers hashed out agreements to approve a bill that sets limits on rent increases and a measure that gives striking workers unemployment benefits. The two bills await decisions by Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat. If signed into law, the rent stabilization bill would be among the […]
Californian connected to Wisconsin school shooter barred from owning guns for 3 years
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A California man who authorities said exchanged messages with a 15-year-old girl who fatally shot two people at a religious school in Wisconsin has been barred from owning or possessing firearms for three years. A San Diego Superior Court judge on Monday approved a restraining order against Alexander Paffendorf that was […]

US judge bars Border Patrol from some warrantless arrests of suspected undocumented residents
A federal judge in California has barred Border Patrol agents from arresting someone suspected of living in the U.S. illegally unless they have a warrant or a reason to believe the person might flee before a warrant can be obtained. Tuesday’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Thurston also says Border Patrol agents can’t […]

Iraq detains Islamic State suspect accused of helping to incite New Orleans truck ramming attack
An official with the Islamic State group has been detained in Iraq, suspected of being involved with inciting the pickup truck-ramming attack in New Orleans that killed more than a dozen people celebrating the start of 2025, Iraqi authorities said. Iraqi authorities had received requests from the U.S. to help in the investigation of the […]
Bob Filner, a former U.S. congressman who also had an embattled term as San Diego mayor, dies at 82
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bob Filner, a 10-term U.S. congressman whose long political career ended abruptly after he was elected mayor of San Diego and driven from office amid sexual misconduct allegations, has died. He was 82. Filner passed away April 20 with his children by his side, according to an obituary published Tuesday in […]

Hegseth boasts about ending 'woke' program on women and security that Trump had signed into law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boasted on social media Tuesday that he had dismantled a program supporting women on security teams — and may not have realized the program he tried to break was not a “woke” Biden-era initiative but instead a celebrated program signed into law by his boss, President Donald Trump. […]
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