Arizona Natural Disasters News Monitoring

Hunting for dark nights and wishing on stars

Stay informed about the West. High Country News’ weekly email newsletters keep you up-to-date with our latest news and investigations from across the region. Shadows cast 10 miles long as the last sun tucks between ridges and mountain tops. Dusk falls …

American Red Cross hosts shelter Simulation on Saturday in Downtown Tucson

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Saturday in Downtown Tucson, the American Red Cross held a shelter simulation to help prepare in the event of a disaster scenario, including flooding, wildfires and heat-related events. The simulation, which took place at the Dunbar …

Roaming Charges: Show Us Your Papers!

German officers of the Ordnungspolizei examining a man’s papers in Nazi-occupied Poland, 1941. Public domain. American citizens are being routinely caught in Trump’s deportation dragnet, detained, jailed, and threatened with deportation, even a four-year- …

Trump administration takes aim at Harvard Law Review. See a recap of the day’s political news.

House GOP proposes charging $1,000 to claim asylum, hiking fees on migrants — 9:05 p.m. New York Times House Republicans are proposing to charge migrants $1,000 to claim asylum, one of a series of new or increased fees on immigrants seeking to gain legal …

How California’s crisis could lead to a big political shift

California’s wide range of problems — including declining schools, widening inequality, rising housing prices, and a weak job market — shows the urgent need for reform. The larger question is whether there exists a will to change. Although the state’s …

See AZ through eyes of Republic photographers

4-year-old pup Bodie greets visitors from inside his kennel at Maricopa County’s new animal shelter in Mesa on May 1, 2024.Joe Rondone/The RepublicA family takes cover and flees the course as hail and rain hit the Annexus Pro-Am at the Waste Management …

Republican-led states keep adding school voucher programs even as critics worry about cost

State lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing to use more taxpayer dollars to pay for private school tuitions and homeschooling expenses even as they try to figure out how to budget in a time of economic uncertainty. A $1 billion-per-year voucher program the …

4 fresh recipes that go heavy on spring produce

Is there anything more soul-lifting than staring down a big pile of spring leaf lettuce, and imaging all the different things you can do with it? Bibb lettuce has sturdy, broad leaves that can hold a filling, making them ideal for wrapping and folding. …

Rediscover the 1920's

The first Bashas' store opened in the 1920s on the southwest corner of Washington Street and Boston Street in Downtown Chandler. It was opened by Najeeb Basha and his wife, Najeeby.Provided By Chandler Historical SocietyA photograph labeled " …

Arizona battles rising wildfire threat as state grows hotter, drier

Federal science grants worth $812M could be caught in Trump's DEI dragnet at Arizona universities, including research on ...

Federal science grants worth $812M could be caught in Trump's DEI dragnet at Arizona universities, including research on ...

Sioux Center man restores farm windmills

SIOUX CENTER—Old windmills stand tall in America’s rural landscape, a testament to a bygone era of agriculture. Sioux Center resident Randy Stander is doing his part in making sure they continue to stand proud in an enterprise that keeps him busy in …

Shocking list of cities where polluted air is slowly killing its residents

A shocking new report has revealed the most dangerous US cities for air pollution, where toxic conditions could be damaging residents' health day after day. Air pollution, which triggers a multitude of health problems, is one of the world's biggest …

NFL Draft emotional reactions: Rookies realizing their dream came true pulls at fans' heartstrings

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Since they were kids, every prospect who was drafted this weekend into the NFL has dreamed of that very moment – hearing …

‘Vigilant’ is tale of psychological suspense | Book Talk 

“Vigilant” is the third book in the Live psychological suspense series by a Conneaut resident who goes by the name Tiffany D. The series began in 2023 with “Languish” and continued in 2024 with “Inhale.” The first two books concern Lana Grant, who has been …

Tax Breaks: The Not So Many Rules And Regulations Edition

Cutting through the red tape. getty Tax Day may have come and gone, but tax news hasn’t slowed down. Even as taxpayers and tax professionals were winding down from tax season, there was chaos at the IRS. President Donald Trump replaced IRS Acting …

Voices: I’ve seen my LDS community rally around painful life experiences. But when it comes to divorce, I feel alone.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pews in one of the two chapels at the new 95 State meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday, April 8, 2022. By Andrea Whatcott | For The Salt Lake Tribune   | April 27, 2025, 12: …

A rare glimpse inside the mountain tunnel that carries water to Southern California

Thousands of feet below the snowy summit of Mt. San Jacinto, a formidable feat of engineering and grit makes life as we know it in Southern California possible. The 13-mile-long San Jacinto Tunnel was bored through the mountain in the 1930s by a crew of …

ATI Restoration Wins Both 2025 RIA Phoenix Awards for Innovation

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ATI Restoration (ATI), one of the largest disaster recovery firms in the nation, has earned top industry recognition by winning both of the Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) …

NIST, Ensemble, Ezassi, and IU RedLab Announce Winners of NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge

DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ensemble Consultancy, Ezassi, and the Indiana University RedLab announced the winners of the final phase of the NIST UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), sponsored by the U.S. Department …

Iridium Development Inc. Announces Affordable Home Elevation Solution for Florida’s Flood-Prone Communities

Iridium Development Inc. launches affordable home elevation services to help Florida homeowners rebuild safer, lower insurance costs and increase property value TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iridium Development …

PFAS are polluting the Arctic, threatening both humans and animals

Toxic chemicals, called PFAS, pose alarming danger to animals and humans in the Arctic, scientists say SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scientists have found that PFAS, nicknamed ‘forever’ …

Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is permanently closing at 7 p.m. April 30.   The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is located at:   KCTCS Mayo Campus, Auditorium Building C, 508 Third St., Paintsville, KY 41240  …

4 Tips to Prepare for Wildfires

The Eaton wildfire left communities devastated as it tore through Southern California.  Wildfires can affect communities and ecosystems across the nation. The widespread impact of these wildfires highlights the urgent need for awareness and preparedness …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Anderson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Anderson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.   The new …

FEMA Offers Assistance for April Storm Survivors in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the April severe storms in Kentucky. Every homeowner or renter who suffered damage or loss is encouraged to apply. Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid. FEMA can …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Mercer County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Mercer County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jessamine County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jessamine County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Clark County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Clark County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

Tijuana Sewage Crisis: VetComm CEO Kate Monroe Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Military Personnel in San Diego

As raw sewage from Tijuana endangers San Diego, VetComm CEO Kate Monroe is calling for urgent action to protect service members training in contaminated waters. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Tijuana …

دعوة إلى دليل حر وشامل

أسبوع المناخ في نيويورك في ظل إرث البابا فرانسيس. العمل مستمر في انتظار البابا الجديد "للتعاون" ROMA, ITALY, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- - في عصر يتسم بالارتباك، والتحولات السريعة، والشعور المتزايد بعدم اليقين العالمي، تبرز …

Los Angeles County Gets Automatic Tax Extension After January Fires: Legal Support Available to Navigate Relief Options

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles, California, finally gets a break with tax season automatically extended to October 15th in the wake of the recent fires that engulfed so many parts of LA at the beginning …

NovaCHARGE and Charge Rigs to Showcase the FLEXX Mobile DC Fast Charger Line at ACT Expo 2025

Innovative, All-Electric Mobile Charging Series Returns to the Spotlight at Booth #5827 ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NovaCHARGE, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, is proud to announce the feature …

Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today is the last day for West Virginia residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Feb. 15-18, 2025, floods. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 P.M. TODAY, APRIL 28, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and …

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. –FEMA is supporting recovery efforts for multiple disasters in Kentucky, including a new major disaster that was just declared on April 25, for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hopkins County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hopkins County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hardin County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hardin County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster …

FEMA Teams Hit Streets in Kentucky To Help Those Affected by April 2025 Severe Weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky residents will start to see FEMA’s crews in the community, helping those affected by the April 2025 severe weather to apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities.   FEMA Disaster Survivor …