Maricopa County population shows continued increase in newest census

With a population of over 4.5 million, Maricopa County continues to be the fastest growing county in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (File photo by Troy Hill/Crnkite News) PHOENIX – Sometimes it’s because of the weather, sometimes they’re looking for lower house prices, sometimes they’re moving for better job opportunities. These are […]

Antisemitism continued to rise in 2022, with one homicide in Arizona

Note: This article, like some links, contains racist statements. Anti-Semitism is on the rise in the United States in 2022, and Arizona continues to experience more anti-Semitic vandalism and racist incidents than ever before, according to researchers. Anti-Defamation League Releases Annual Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents, Including Reports of Harassment, Vandalism and Violence Against Jews, Finds […]

Arizona suburb water supply cut off offers cautionary tale during continued drought

Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, explains why neighborhoods in Arizona were cut off from water and why this is an isolated incident. Scottsdale, Arizona – for years, Arizonaof the Rio Verde Foothills suburb purchased water from the city of Scottsdale, which was trucked in. January 1, […]