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Randall Perry covers Arizona's water politics, border policy, and the rapid growth transforming the Phoenix metro and beyond. His reporting connects federal policy decisions to their on-the-ground impact across the Southwest, with particular focus on infrastructure, energy, and the political realignment reshaping Arizona's electorate.

Phoenix to resume water shutoffs for more than 9,000 seriously delinquent accounts

Randall Perry Oct 3, 2026

Phoenix Water Services will resume water shutoffs in November for over 9,000 delinquent accounts to recover nearly $24 million in unpaid bills.

Arizona lawmakers call for independent investigation into ASU hockey workout

Randall Perry Oct 3, 2026

Arizona lawmakers urge an independent investigation into ASU men's hockey workout after player Matthew Mayich collapsed, questioning authorization and…

Pima County sheriff’s deputies fatally shoot armed man after sword confrontation

Randall Perry Oct 3, 2026

Pima County deputies fatally shot 23-year-old Devon Lewis after he advanced with a katana outside a Tucson hotel.

Scottsdale double shooting near McDowell and Pima roads leaves man and woman critically injured

Randall Perry Oct 3, 2026

A man and woman were critically injured in a double shooting near McDowell and Pima roads in Scottsdale, with police citing aggravated assault and attempted…

Arizona water officials develop plan to address Colorado River cutbacks

Randall Perry Oct 3, 2026

Arizona water officials unveiled a plan to cut Colorado River water use by 760,000 acre-feet annually starting in 2027, per federal rules.

Tempe City Council set to debate new limits on automatic license plate reader technology as civil…

Randall Perry Sep 15, 2026

The Tempe City Council will debate a proposed ordinance to ban automated license plate readers for law enforcement, addressing civil liberties concerns.