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June 19, 2020

Biden campaign showcases new Arizona staffers amid criticism of hiring pace in battlegrounds

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s campaign on Friday touted three senior staff hires in Arizona, coming as the campaign beefs up staffing in crucial general election battleground states. But the announcement triggered a counter-attack from the RNC.

June 18, 2020

Firefighters face new challenges, concerns heading into wildfire season amid coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic has injected yet another complication in what is already expected to be a much more active fire season due to above-average temperatures, dry conditions and heavy fuel loads.

June 18, 2020

California wildfire destroys several homes as Arizona blaze grows to over 100,000 acres

A fast-moving wildfire in Northern California destroyed several homes on Wednesday as the largest blaze currently burning in the U.S. in Arizona grew to over 100,000 acres. 

June 18, 2020

Grand Canyon's North Rim closed due to Arizona wildfire as separate blaze near Tucson grows

A portion of Grand Canyon National Park remains closed as a wildfire in Northern Arizona still burns through a national forest, as forecasters warn the weather this week will create more dangerous conditions.

June 17, 2020

Arizona Gov. Ducey says public should wear coronavirus masks after heated statewide debate

After a heated debate about masks erupted in Arizona, where coronavirus cases have been growing daily, Gov. Doug Ducey is requiring his citizens to cover their faces in public.

June 17, 2020

Six states report jump in coronavirus cases amid gradual reopening

At least six states on Tuesday reported record increases in coronavirus cases, casting doubt on whether officials should continue to gradually reopen the economy after months of shut down or reverse course.

June 17, 2020

Arizona wildfire now the largest in US after doubling in size, burn scar seen from space

A raging wildfire burning northeast of Phoenix is now the largest active fire in the nation after doubling in size on Tuesday and spurring more evacuations.

June 16, 2020

Arizona wildfires rage as blaze northeast of Phoenix spurs evacuations, 2 other fires grow

Evacuations have been ordered for areas northeast of Phoenix as a raging wildfire more than doubled in size on Monday as two other large blazes burn in Arizona. 

June 16, 2020

US coronavirus deaths projected at over 200,000 by October: report

U.S. coronavirus deaths could surpass 200,000 by the beginning of October, as infections have spiked in parts of the country while numbers dropped in Europe, according to a report on Monday.

June 15, 2020

Arizona sees surge in coronavirus cases, public health experts link increase to hasty reopening

The latest daily increase for coronavirus cases in Arizona was 1,233 cases.