Arizona

Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms

The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.

The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.
Remnants of stone bridge pylons remain along Bright Angel Creek following a flash flood that destroyed the footbridge on August 29. The flooding caused significant damage to infrastructure throughout the canyon.

Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves one dead, over a dozen missing

 In an aerial view, the home of Nancy Guthrie is shown on March 02, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Human remains found near Nancy Guthrie's home not related to investigation, sheriff department says

Catalina Ochoa visits a memorial for Nancy Guthrie in front of the KVOA news station on March 03, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.

Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping released six months into unsolved case


Police arrest suspect in Tuscon Chabad antisemitic vandalism

The suspect, identified as Nathan Beaver, was arrested after a swastika and an antisemitic slur were spray-painted onto the door of the Chabad on River Synagogue.

Swastika painted on car in Kibbutz Hatzerim in the Negev.

After antisemitic incidents, Arizona faith leaders form anti-hate group

This gathering comes following two incidents of vandalism against synagogues in Tuscon just weeks apart.

The aftermath of an allegedly antisemitic attack at the Chaverim Congregation in Tucson, Arizona on May 18, 2021.

Jewish orgs. slam Arizona using Zyklon B gas chamber on death row inmates

"We're basically saying what the Nazis did was OK," said Phoenix Holocaust Association vice president Janice Friebaum.

Prison, death row (illustrative)

Chabad center in Tucson, Arizona vandalized

This is the second antisemitic incident that has taken place in the city in recent weeks.

The aftermath of an allegedly antisemitic attack at the Chaverim Congregation in Tucson, Arizona on May 18, 2021.

Arizona wants to use Zyklon B to execute inmates on death row

Hydrogen cyanide gas, named by the Third Reich as Zyklon B, was used by the Nazis to kill over a million people in the Holocaust. The state of Arizona now wants to use it in executions.

Prison, death row (illustrative)

Hundreds of Neo-Nazis march in Italy

Video was taken of the groups of people doing the infamous Nazi salute. The video, which was posted on Twitter has over 1 million views as of Thursday morning

Finnish neo-nazis start their Independence Day march with swastika flags in Helsinki, Finland December 6, 2018.

First Jew of color to lead American Jewish museum resigns, cites racism

Moyo is publicly accusing the board of dysfunction fueled by racism and sexism — and the board is threatening to sue her for allegedly leaking private information.

Gugulethu Moyo, former executive director of the Jewish History Museum in Tucson, Arizona.

Neo-Nazi leader arrested in Arizona for aggravated assault

United States white supremacist leader, Burt Colucci, was arrested on Monday after threatening Black individuals outside a hotel in Arizona.

Burt Colucci of the white nationalist group National Socialist Movement attends a rally in Maricopa, Arizona, U.S., April 16, 2021.

Students in AZ, teachers in CA: Jewish high school plans post-COVID future

Starting this fall, students in Arizona will connect with their Southern California teachers and classmates through video, and will gather at a site to be determined.

Shalhevet High School in Los Angeles invested in remote learning technology during the pandemic. In the fall, students located in Arizona will begin to attend Shalhevet classes via video. (Tushar Dwivedi)

Arizona Jewish Post shuts down after 75 years

The Jewish Community Federation of Southern Arizona, which owns and operates the Post, announced the closure in an email to subscribers this week.

Arizona State Highway welcome sign