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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.

The Trump–Lutnick Mining Machine: How a $1.6 Billion Rare-Earth Deal Put Taxpayer Cash on a Conveyor…

Randall Perry Aug 2, 2026

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick backed up to $1.6 billion in federal support for USA Rare Earth, and the company's linked private fundraising was…

Brother of Slain CJNG Leader ‘El Mencho’ Pleads Guilty to International Drug…

Randall Perry Aug 1, 2026

Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, 67, brother of late CJNG co-founder Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic cocaine and…

Coconino County Justice Bus receives national Enhancing Justice Award

Randall Perry Jul 23, 2026

Coconino County’s Justice Bus won the American Bar Association’s Enhancing Justice Award for providing legal services in remote communities.

Chase Field and Chandler mall listed among new measles exposure sites in Maricopa County

Randall Perry Jul 23, 2026

Chase Field and Chandler Fashion Center were added to Maricopa County's measles exposure sites linked to a visitor's case.

Tempe police release Mill Avenue arrest video after county attorney declines charges

Randall Perry Jul 23, 2026

Tempe police released video of Eryn Kelise Bonner's July arrest after county attorney declined felony charges citing low conviction likelihood.

Arizona Supreme Court backs Goldwater in Phoenix police records case

Randall Perry Jul 22, 2026

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that Phoenix must release police union negotiation records, reversing lower court orders to withhold them.

Goldwater Institute leads effort to keep Protect Education Act off the ballot

Randall Perry Jul 22, 2026

The Goldwater Institute sued to block the Protect Education Act from the Arizona November ballot, citing invalid petition signatures.

Preliminary results show Solange Whitehead leads the race for 3 Scottsdale City Council seats

Randall Perry Jul 22, 2026

Preliminary results show Solange Whitehead leading the race for three at-large Scottsdale City Council seats in the 2026 primary election.

Thousands lost power, flights delayed after wind, monsoon rain hit Phoenix

Randall Perry Jul 21, 2026

A monsoon storm in Phoenix caused heavy rain, strong winds, power outages, and flight delays across the metro area on Monday evening.

Downtown Tucson business speaks out about safety after mass shooting

Randall Perry Jul 21, 2026

A mass shooting in downtown Tucson injured nine; suspect David Leroy French was shot by police and faces multiple charges.

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