Arizona

October 31, 2026

Halloween Eve Rain Soaks Phoenix Metro — Cutoff Low Drops Heavy East Valley Totals

A cutoff low-pressure system brought rain across the Phoenix metro on Friday, October 30, 2026 — the day before Halloween. The storm dropped totals ranging from light accumulations near the city core

Dark supercell thunderstorm clouds building over the landscape, similar to the system that struck northern Arizona

Environment·News·USA

A Likely Tornado Damaged 20 to 30 Homes in Heber-Overgaard as Arizona Storms Hit Three Sites Across the State and Navajo County Declared an Emergency the Same Night

A likely tornado caused widespread destruction in the community of Heber-Overgaard in northern Arizona on Wednesday evening as violent storms swept across the state—and a state emergency declaration was requested the same night. Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman submitted a

October 24, 2026

Arizona skeletal remains found near Tucson spark Nancy Guthrie case questions; officials say no connection yet

News·USA

Human remains discovered in the Tucson desert have drawn renewed attention to the ongoing case of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing in February 2026.

Tesla Gets Arizona Approval to Test Robotaxis with Safety Drivers While Waymo Operates Driverless Since 2020

Business·News·USA

Tesla has received approval from Arizona to test its autonomous robotaxis with safety monitors on board. The Arizona Department of Transportation confirmed this decision

Cattle grazing on green pasture with mountains and a lake in the background in a European alpine landscape

News·USA

65% of Surveyed Tonto Forest Streams Damaged by Cattle as Conservation Groups Launch Fourth Lawsuit

Conservation groups have launched legal action to stop widespread cattle damage threatening endangered species in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest. The Center for Biological Diversity and Maricopa Bird Alliance filed a notice of

Karmactive Staff

September 6, 2025

NOAA weather map showing flash flood risk zones across the Southwest US from Hurricane Lorena, with Phoenix and Tucson in the yellow "Slight Risk" area and surrounding regions in green "Marginal Risk" areas, valid September 3-6, 2025.

Climate·News·USA·Weather

100% of Arizona Under Drought Now Faces Hurricane Lorena’s Moisture: NHC Warns ‘Flash Flood Risk’ Through Friday

As of 5:00 AM MST Wednesday, Hurricane Lorena sits 105 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The storm moves northwest at 15 mph and

Karmactive Staff

September 3, 2025

Feature image for article on flash flood watches and monsoon rain alerts affecting Arizona, Colorado, and Mumbai; public safety reminder to check official advisories.

Climate·News·Weather

Monsoon Storms Bring Flash Flood Threat to Southwest US While Mumbai Under Yellow Alert

Slow-moving storms are bringing heavy rain to parts of the Southwest US today, while many regions in India face weather alerts as monsoon conditions intensify in different parts of the globe. Flash

Govind Tekale

August 26, 2025

Health·News·USA

Arizona Pneumonic Plague Death: First Fatal Case Since 2007 With Only 7 US Cases Annually

A resident of Coconino County, Arizona has died from pneumonic plague. This marks the first death from this rare disease in the county since 2007. Health officials confirmed the death on July

Tejal Somvanshi

July 13, 2025

Disaster·Environment·News·USA

Arizona Wildfire Near Greer Grows Past 3,600 Acres as 65 MPH Winds Trigger Evacuations and Power Cuts

The small mountain community of Greer, Arizona, lies quiet tonight as its residents seek shelter elsewhere. A massive wildfire that started Tuesday morning has already burned through 3,500 acres, destroying multiple buildings

Govind Tekaleand

Karmactive Staff

May 14, 2025

Representative Image Hunter with hunting dog, Photo Source: Strange Biology (CC BY 2.0)

Conservation·Wildlife

Arizona Game and Fish Commission Upholds Hound Hunting Amid Conservationists’ Concerns Over 748 Mountain Lions Killed

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously on April 11, 2025, to keep hound hunting legal in the state. The decision rejected a petition from wildlife groups trying to ban the

Govind Tekale

May 5, 2025

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) on the exterior of a modern building. TSMC is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, supplying chips to major technology companies globally. (Photo Source: TSMC)

News·USA

TSMC’s $165B US Chip Investment: Largest Foreign Direct Investment in US History

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has unveiled plans to invest an additional $100 billion in US chip manufacturing operations over the next four years, bringing its total planned US investment to $165

Rahul Somvanshi

March 4, 2025

A Mount Graham red squirrel with red ear tags perches in a tree.

Conservation·Nature·Wildlife

Mount Graham Red Squirrel Population Climbs to 233, Up from 144 in 2023 and Recovering After 2017 Fire Impact

In a turn of events that has caught wildlife biologists by surprise, the Mount Graham red squirrel population has increased to 233 individuals, up from 144 in 2023. This rare subspecies, found

Govind Tekale

December 15, 2024

Nature·News·USA

The Smelly Invasion: How Globe Chamomile ‘Stinknet’ is Taking Over Arizona

An invasive plant, Globe Chamomile, or ‘stinknet’ is becoming more & more prevalent in Arizona. Often mistaken for a flower, stinknet is not native to Arizona; it comes from South Africa. Many

Govind Tekale

April 18, 2023

News·USA·Wildlife

Coyote Injures Two Toddlers in Arizona: Residents Asked to Remain Vigilant

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is urging residents of Scottsdale to be on the lookout for a large coyote that injured two toddlers in the neighborhood. The first child was injured

Karmactive Team

March 26, 2023

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