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Map: Which areas of the Valley got the most rain last night?
This winter has been pretty dry, though some parts of Maricopa County got a proper rainstorm last night.
By Zach Buchanan

Ring in Lunar New Year with good luck foods from 7 Phoenix eateries
These Valley restaurants and markets offer foods representing prosperity, health and happiness.
By Mike Madriaga

Your guide to Arizona Matsuri 2026 Japanese festival in Phoenix
Everything to know about the free cultural event at Steele Indian School Park on Feb. 21 and 22.
By Benjamin Leatherman

Chat GPT has hidden biases. Here’s what it thinks about Phoenix and its suburbs
A recent study exposed the AI chatbot’s biases against U.S. cities — including several in the valley.
By Morgan Fischer

TODAY’S TRENDING STORIES

Phoenix hiking etiquette: 5 rules you should know
Hiking faux pas are a real thing. Here are some ways to avoid them.
By Sara Palmer

Op-ed: ASU needs to show courage and stand up to ICE
Unlike some Valley schools, ASU has shown neither courage to say that ICE is unwelcome nor care for its own community.
By Tricia Redeker Hepner and Richard G. Newhauser

Op-ed: Why can’t Circle K sell me a beer without invading my privacy?
There’s a difference between checking my birthdate and scanning — and logging — all my personal information.
By Ryan Brady

Innings Festival 2026 in Tempe: Tickets, schedule and what to know
Twenty One Pilots and Mumford & Sons lead three days of music and MLB events.
By Benjamin Leatherman








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