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Government-and-politics

Photos: U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva 1948 — 2025

Photos: U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva 1948 — 2025

  • Mamta Popat

Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva died Thursday morning, March 13. He had been fighting lung cancer for about a year. He was 77. 

Collection: Get the latest 2023 Tucson election news and meet the candidates

Collection: Get the latest 2023 Tucson election news and meet the candidates

  • Nicole Ludden

Read the Star's latest coverage of this year's local elections.

Photos: Inside the new Casa Alitas Drexel Center for migrants in Tucson, 2023

Photos: Inside the new Casa Alitas Drexel Center for migrants in Tucson, 2023

  • Mamta Popat

The new Casa Alitas Drexel Center is located in the southwest area of Tucson. The shelter is only allowing single men to stay there and can currently hold 170 people. Families from detention centers are brought to the shelter, but are placed upon a bus and driven to Phoenix where they will r…

Read more of the latest Arizona legislation news

Read more of the latest Arizona legislation news

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Photos: Rep. Jim Kolbe served Southern Arizona for 22 years

Photos: Rep. Jim Kolbe served Southern Arizona for 22 years

  • Rick Wiley

Former U.S. Congressman Jim Kolbe died on Dec. 3, 2022, at age 80.

Kari Lake continues legal bid to toss election results

Kari Lake continues legal bid to toss election results

  • Howard Fischer

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge last month ruled the testimony on behalf of the failed Arizona gubernatorial hopeful lacked evidence to prove she should have been declared the winner.

Hamadeh claims election errors in lawsuit over loss

Hamadeh claims election errors in lawsuit over loss

  • Howard Fischer

Republican Abe Hamadeh has asked a judge to declare him the winner over Democrat Kris Mayes, who had 511 more votes in the race for Arizona Attorney General.

Photos: The receding waters of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Photos: The receding waters of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

    The Glen Canyon Institute guided Arizona Daily Star photographer Kelly Presnell and reporter Tony Davis on a journey into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The receding waters of Lake Powell have revealed geologic features not seen since Lake Powell began forming in the mid-1960s, after …

    Several Tucson-area House races remain close

    Several Tucson-area House races remain close

      Election workers will continue counting ballots for days.

      Democrat Fontes remains ahead of election denier Finchem for secretary of state

        Winner will run Arizona's elections for next four years.

        Hobbs adds to narrow lead over Lake in Arizona governor's race

        Hobbs adds to narrow lead over Lake in Arizona governor's race

          Democrat Katie Hobbs has 51.7% of the votes counted so far to Republican Kari Lake's 49.3% as of Thursday night, with hundreds of thousands of ballots still to be counted. 

          Pima County has more than 150,000 ballots still to be counted

          Pima County has more than 150,000 ballots still to be counted

            Verifying and counting will be done over the coming days.

            Arizona voters to decide on creating lieutenant governor's job

            Arizona voters to decide on creating lieutenant governor's job

              Proposition 131 would make Arizona one of the last states in the country to create an office of lieutenant governor who would succeed the governor.

              Pima County has 30,000 primary ballots still to count

              Pima County has 30,000 primary ballots still to count

                Officials must complete counting by Aug. 15.

                Local News

                Forced labor, Tucson hospice prop up 'cult,' ex-members say

                Forced labor, Tucson hospice prop up 'cult,' ex-members say

                For Star subscribers: Lawsuits by two women allege they were forced to work from early childhood without pay. The group's Tucson hospice made big profits while using unpaid labor.

                Rescued mountain lion cubs debut at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

                Rescued mountain lion cubs debut at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

                Visitors to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum can now see two rescued mountain lion cubs.

                Photos: Summer Safari Nights at Reid Park Zoo

                Photos: Summer Safari Nights at Reid Park Zoo

                Everybody's cooling off at Summer Safari Nights at Reid Park Zoo, June 6, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Runs weekly, except for the Fourth of July, throughout the summer's Saturdays.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 7

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 7

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                State & Regional

                Arizona inmates claim abuse, excessive force in new prison lawsuit

                Arizona inmates claim abuse, excessive force in new prison lawsuit

                Thirty inmates at Arizona's Lewis Prison in Buckeye claim in a lawsuit they were left with lingering pain and post-traumatic stress disorder after officers used too much force while trying to subdue them.

                Arizona bill seeks to curb HOAs from hounding dog owners

                Arizona bill seeks to curb HOAs from hounding dog owners

                Rules adopted by community associations to limit or restrict dog breeds and size would be invalid under an Arizona bill awaiting a roll-call vote in the House.

                10 reasons to be excited about Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's

                10 reasons to be excited about Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's

                The official opening date for Arizona first Buc-ee's is June 22.

                Arizona Habitat for Humanity betrayal affects families

                Arizona Habitat for Humanity betrayal affects families

                A jury recently convicted a woman of embezzling from the faith-based Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity.

                Nation & World

                Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

                Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

                NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets in retaliation for an attack on the outskirts of Beirut, news outlet Axios reported.

                The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

                The 20 highest-paying jobs in America? Doctors, doctors, more doctors

                To find a better-paid group, economists say, you have to drill down to elite subcategories, such as corporate CEOs and law partners.

                Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

                One month before America’s 250th birthday, events and celebrations commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are as fragmented as the nation’s politics and culture in 2026.

                Social Security & You: The real story behind Social Security overpayments

                Social Security & You: The real story behind Social Security overpayments

                I have seen several news stories recently that were critical of the Social Security Administration and the way the agency handles overpayments — money sent to Social Security beneficiaries that they were not due. I'm going to address that issue in today's column. But before I do, I've got to…

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                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

                America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                Federal Review Finds 5 Conditions Drive Nearly 40% of Serious ER Misdiagnosis Harms

                Provided content. A federal review finds just 5 conditions drive nearly 40% of serious ER misdiagnosis harms in the U.S., with stroke topping the list. 

                 

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                Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                Provided content. A new national survey finds most U.S. homeowners underuse their outdoor spaces. The reasons reveal a bigger problem with how American backyards are built.

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                Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Video details fatal Tucson police shooting of teen

                Video details fatal Tucson police shooting of teen

                Joannie Jose Armenta was linked to robbery and car theft before he was fatally shot during a standoff with Tucson police in April on the city's south side.

                Report: Arizona trooper shot driver while 'hanging' from SUV

                Report: Arizona trooper shot driver while 'hanging' from SUV

                An Arizona State trooper who shot and killed a driver east of Tucson last month was "partially hanging" from an SUV when he fired, the agency said in a news release.

                Tucson hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting patient

                Tucson hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting patient

                A Banner–University Medical Center South employee has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a patient in the hospital’s behavioral health unit. Authorities say the alleged assault occurred during an overnight shift, and the employee has since been fired as the investigation continues.

                More human remains found in 1975 case that led to murder arrest last week

                More human remains found in 1975 case that led to murder arrest last week

                More human remains found after Pima County sheriff's investigators arrested woman in connection with her stepfather's killing.

                Politics

                Arizona inmates claim abuse, excessive force in new prison lawsuit

                Arizona inmates claim abuse, excessive force in new prison lawsuit

                Thirty inmates at Arizona's Lewis Prison in Buckeye claim in a lawsuit they were left with lingering pain and post-traumatic stress disorder after officers used too much force while trying to subdue them.

                Arizona bill seeks to curb HOAs from hounding dog owners

                Arizona bill seeks to curb HOAs from hounding dog owners

                Rules adopted by community associations to limit or restrict dog breeds and size would be invalid under an Arizona bill awaiting a roll-call vote in the House.

                Arizonans dropping their Obamacare insurance

                Arizonans dropping their Obamacare insurance

                Year-over-year enrollment in Arizona ACA plans is down by more than 100,000 people, possibly due to sticker shock from higher premiums and deductibles in 2026, a new study says.

                Political Notebook: Trump cabinet members keep visiting Ciscomani

                Political Notebook: Trump cabinet members keep visiting Ciscomani

                A half-dozen Cabinet-level officials have visited the Tucson-area congressman in two months, as his opponent geras up for the general. Plus, more on the job shuffle in Tucson politics.

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