Arizona

Ransom notes tied to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping released six months into unsolved case

The ransom notes "reveal distinctive patterns of word choice, syntax and phraseology" that someone close to the author might recognize, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.

Catalina Ochoa visits a memorial for Nancy Guthrie in front of the KVOA news station on March 03, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
US Representative Andy Biggs (L), Republican from Arizona, arrives for a House Oversight Committee closed-door virtual deposition with Ghislaine Maxwell on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on February 9, 2026.

Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for governor despite ties to white nationalism

Kai Newkirk participates in civil disobedience to stop traffic during a “Freedom Friday March” protest at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 6, 2021, Arlington, Virginia.

Pro-Israel incumbent Greg Stanton wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat

Police investigating the area of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona.

Gunman shoots nine in crowded Tucson nightlife district before police shoot him down


Arizona abortion ruling will set women back 'more than a century' - White House

An Arizona judge ruled that ban on abortion set more than a century ago could be enforced in 2022 in the same manner as in 1901.

 Abortion rights activists protest against probable overturn of Roe v. Wade

Arizona school district failed to respond to antisemitic harassment - Federal investigation

As a result of the months of harassment, the student, who was previously enrolled in honors courses, began homeschooling.

 The Department of Education determined that the Kyrene School District violated the Civil Rights Act in its mishandling of antisemitic harassment addressed at a student.

GOP nominee for Arizona governor denounces endorsee’s statement that Jews are ‘evil’

“Outline and detail the evil. Amen,” Jackson wrote. “The Jews. Illuminati. Covid shots kill. Rothschilds. Communists. Woke pastors. Social gospel. Christ will chuck a bunch of stuff in the fire.”

Arizona State Highway welcome sign

This Israeli-American philanthropist is advocating for IHRA definition in 7 US states

The Israeli-American Coalition for Action, headed by chairman Shawn Evehaim will promote legislation laws based on the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Here is his interview.

Chairman of the Israeli-American Council Shawn Evenhaim.

Israeli desalination project set to give Arizona century of water - interview with gov.

Visiting governor Ducey, who founded Cold Stone Creamery, says Ben & Jerry's should get out of politics and sell ice cream.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks at the Memorial Day event at the 9/11 Living Memorial in Arazim Valley, Jerusalem, May 30, 2022.

Arizona governor plants ‘peace tree’ in Jerusalem Memorial Day ceremony

Doug Ducey is on a five-day visit to Israel that aims to bolster trade ties and boost tech cooperation.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (left) and KKL – JNF Vice Chairman Yair Lootsteen stand next to the olive tree planted by the governor at the 9/11 Living Memorial in Arazim Valley, Jerusalem, May 30, 2022.

Arizona offers gas chamber as an execution method for Jewish inmate

Arizona law still allows gas to be used in executions of people who were originally sentenced prior to 1992.

 Empty poison gas cans of the pesticide Zyklon B are exhibited in the museum of the former concentration camp Auschwitz.

Arizona adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

The state of Arizona voted to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism on Tuesday

 Hopi point in Arizona

Arizona Senate censures Wendy Rogers, but not for antisemitic comments

The censure instead focusing on her encouraging violence against Americans.

 Wendy Rogers appears on a PBS interview, Oct. 19, 2018.

Arizona Jews sue to stop the state from executing people with Zyklon B

During the Holocaust, the Nazis used pellets of Zyklon B in the gas chambers at Auschwitz and other death camps.

 The entrance of Auschwitz-Birkenau