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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.

Tucson police launch body-camera footage review and internal investigation after officer-involved…

Randall Perry Jun 5, 2026

Tucson police are reviewing body-camera footage and conducting an internal investigation after an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop.

Flagstaff City Council declares Stage 1 fire restrictions and closes select Coconino National Forest…

Randall Perry Jun 5, 2026

Flagstaff City Council enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions and closes select Coconino National Forest trailheads due to rising wildfire risks.

Mesa police renew appeal and $175,000 reward in murder of 14-year-old Emily Pike, releasing new body…

Randall Perry Jun 4, 2026

Mesa police renewed a $175,000 reward and released new body camera footage in the 2025 murder case of missing teen Emily Pike.

Tucson City Council advances plan to expand homeless shelter capacity and sanctioned camping areas…

Randall Perry Jun 4, 2026

Tucson City Council declared a year-long housing emergency to expand homeless shelters and sanctioned camping with $2.7M state funding.

Tucson firefighters rescue family after fast-moving brush fire threatens homes in the Catalina…

Randall Perry Jun 3, 2026

Tucson firefighters rescued a family and contained a fast-moving 3–4 acre brush fire threatening homes in the Catalina Foothills overnight.

Mesa couple wins zoning approval for mixed-use project near Downtown after months of neighborhood…

Randall Perry Jun 3, 2026

A Mesa couple received zoning approval for a mixed-use residential and commercial project near Downtown Mesa after neighborhood discussions.

Tempe investigators open homicide probe after body found near the Rio Salado Parkway trail

Randall Perry Jun 3, 2026

Tempe police are investigating a homicide after a body with gunshot wounds was found early Friday near the Rio Salado Parkway trail.

Arizona House committee at Capitol in Phoenix advances bill to restrict cities’ ability to ban gas…

Randall Perry Jun 2, 2026

An Arizona House committee advanced a bill limiting cities' ability to ban gas leaf blowers, prompting protests from Tempe and Scottsdale officials.

Chandler semiconductor supplier announces 400 new jobs with expansion of manufacturing facility in…

Randall Perry Jun 2, 2026

Japan-based TOCALO Co., Ltd. will add 400 jobs by expanding its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Chandler's Price Corridor.

Flagstaff declares Stage 1 fire restrictions as hot, dry wind conditions raise wildfire risk across…

Randall Perry Jun 2, 2026

Flagstaff and Coconino National Forest enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions on May 21, 2026, due to hot, dry, and windy conditions raising wildfire risk.

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