Zach Buchanan

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Trump-endorsed candidates won big on Tuesday, setting up a stark contrast for Arizona voters in the general election.

Spending two-plus years as a part of this paper's storied history has been an incredible privilege.

Hi, I'm Zach! I'm excited to be joining Jeremy in covering the Valley for Axios Phoenix. Catch up quick : I'm a transplant, but have called Phoenix home since 2012.

For the 10th year in a row, the Arizona Department of Transportation is holding a contest to determine what (hopefully clever) safety slogans will appear on digital message boards above state highways.

Arizona voters overwhelmingly voted to create the lieutenant governor position in 2022. This is the first gubernatorial election since the law went into effect.

Biggs announced Kerr as his lieutenant governor pick on Friday.

The Major League Baseball trade deadline was yesterday, and the Diamondbacks made only one deal , acquiring outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the St.

With less drama than in recent years, Maricopa County yesterday put the final stamp on the results of the 2026 primary election, which officials agreed went particularly smoothly.

Hungry Valley residents scrolling through DoorDash in search of a meal might find a surprising option: the iconic (and pricey) Phoenix steakhouse Durant's.