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The Buzz: Tariffs and Southern Arizona's Economy

With the promise of import taxes, will major industries in our area be affected?

The Buzz: Checking on the 2024 election with Adrian Fontes

Arizona's Secretary of State said this election went smoothly, though there's always room for improvement.

Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history

The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.

Colorado River states are separated by a ‘giant chasm’ in negotiations

Arizona’s top water official outlined major differences between the states’ ideas about how to cut back on water use.

AZ Senate candidate killed in car crash with impaired driver

The deadly accident happened early Friday morning.

Nanos narrowly wins Sheriff re-election, recount approval pending

The special meeting to approve a recount will be Thursday, Nov. 21.

Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat

The district runs from Tucson east to the New Mexico state line and includes a stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border.

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to comment on the judge’s recusal.

Autumn among the aspens.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Lyse Doucet, chief international correspondent for the BBC, receives the 2024 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the UA School of Journalism; and Richard Cachor Taylor's talks about his book "Birds of Arizona".

Sheriff Chris Nanos faces another criminal investigation

Nanos’ disciplinary action against his political opponent is at the center of this investigation.

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Gallego is five-term House member and an Iraq War veteran.

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.

Maricopa County voters’ long ballot could lead to delays

In Maricopa County, voters have had to sift through a two-page, front and back ballot with a wide range of issues.

NPR Election Day live updates

Here's what you need to know, including when polls close

Hesitant progressives are "swapping" their votes with blue states

Arizona and other swing state voters are eligible to “swap” their votes with other people in predominantly Democratic states.

Competition rises in Legislative District 17 race: Democrats looking to flip legislature

Arizona Democrats are making a strong push to flip Legislative District 17, a GOP-favored area, by focusing on independent voters and framing their Republican opponents as too extreme.

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