WaFd Bank is exiting the single-family mortgage lending industry, resulting in the layoff of 174 employees, which is 8% of its workforce. The changes are part of a strategic shift announced with first-quarter earnings.

Peoria halts its airport project to focus on alternative land development, responding to public concern over noise and preferring to invest in infrastructure for higher economic return.

A man was shot and killed during a fight in Phoenix, with the suspect still at large. The Silent Witness program is seeking tips, and the mother of Destiny McClain, a previous victim of violence, shares her continued search for answers.

President Trump commuted the sentence of Edward Vallejo, an Army vet convicted of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 riot. Vallejo was linked to the Oath Keepers and armed support plans.

Winter storms cause flight cancellations and delays at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport, with 41 flights canceled and 28 delayed. Weather impacts national air travel, leading to a shift in presidential inauguration plans.

Arizona collaborates with the Cactus League, offering free baseball tickets to high school seniors filing their FAFSA, aiming to increase the state's low completion rates. Governor Hobbs declares January ‘FAFSA Action Month’.

Rep. Yassamin Ansari skipped Trump's second inauguration to join an MLK Day march, protesting his immigration policies and promoting solidarity with immigrants.

Arizona's recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day had a rocky history, with initial establishment, repeal, and economic boycotts before its final approval by voters in 1992.

Superhero Saturday brought together comic fans and cosplayers in Phoenix to support first responders and fight child abuse, featuring a costume contest won by a Lady Dimitrescu portrayal.

Arizona firms GT Medical Technologies and Solera Health raise $37 million and $40 million, respectively, to advance healthcare technologies for brain tumor treatment and digital health platforms.

Hot Sauce and Pepper, a family-owned vegan food truck in Phoenix, faced a setback with a stolen U-Haul but bounced back with community support, now expanding their menu to other restaurants.

Arizona felt the impact of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire with freed hostages reuniting with their families. A local Palestinian poetry reading and university discussions indicate cautious optimism amidst the fragile peace.

Senator Mark Kelly attended Trump's inauguration, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and his commitment to bipartisan efforts for Arizona, highlighting job creation and fair immigration as priorities.