Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona reported 776 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new known deaths on Saturday, the highest daily case report in two weeks as hospitalizations for the disease continue to generally decline. Arizona's seven-day case rate per 100,000 people ranked 52nd Friday among all states and territories, after ranking first and second for much of January, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's . The only states with a lower case rate over the past seven days were California and Hawaii. The state's...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona reported 776 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new known deaths on Saturday, the highest daily case report in two weeks as hospitalizations for the disease continue to generally decline. Arizona's seven-day case rate per 100,000 people ranked 52nd Friday among all states and territories, after ranking first and second for much of January, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's . The only states with a lower case rate over the past seven days were California and Hawaii. The state's...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona native Mindy King was enjoying a hike with her dad earlier this week in Apache Junction when they spotted a rare sight: two bobcats clung to the side of a Saguaro cactus. King and her dad on the morning of Sept. 16 were on a trail near Goldfield Mountains when they stumbled upon the bobcats. They both stood in awe for several minutes and as the cats nestled into one of the arms of the cactus. "At first, obviously, it was exciting to see them but then I kind of realized, 'Oh, they're up there for a reason,' " King said. "So then...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona native Mindy King was enjoying a hike with her dad earlier this week in Apache Junction when they spotted a rare sight: two bobcats clung to the side of a Saguaro cactus. King and her dad on the morning of Sept. 16 were on a trail near Goldfield Mountains when they stumbled upon the bobcats. They both stood in awe for several minutes and as the cats nestled into one of the arms of the cactus. "At first, obviously, it was exciting to see them but then I kind of realized, 'Oh, they're up there for a reason,' " King said. "So then...WW…

Arizona Republic If you're looking for a break this week from Phoenix's more than 110-degree streak, you may not have to look very far. High temperatures on Tuesday are forecast to be 101 degrees while Wednesday could be as high as 91 degrees, according to Austin Jamison, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix. The low temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday morning was forecast to be 71 degrees, and some areas across metro Phoenix could see temperatures in the 60s, Jamison said. "Yeah, so pretty dramatic drop,"...…Arizona Republic If you're looking for a break this week from Phoenix's more than 110-degree streak, you may not have to look very far. High temperatures on Tuesday are forecast to be 101 degrees while Wednesday could be as high as 91 degrees, according to Austin Jamison, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Phoenix. The low temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday morning was forecast to be 71 degrees, and some areas across metro Phoenix could see temperatures in the 60s, Jamison said. "Yeah, so pretty dramatic drop,"...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsA man who was arrested on suspicion of throwing paint on a memorial to Arizona Confederate troops at the state Capitol on Friday says he acted alone and that he did it to protest racism and to inspire protesters. , according to authorities. The 29-year-old now faces charges on suspicion of felony criminal damage and abuse of monument, a misdemeanor, according to court documents he shared with The Arizona Republic.The stone statue was doused with red paint about 30 minutes before people gathered at the state Capitol Friday evening to...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsA man who was arrested on suspicion of throwing paint on a memorial to Arizona Confederate troops at the state Capitol on Friday says he acted alone and that he did it to protest racism and to inspire protesters. , according to authorities. The 29-year-old now faces charges on suspicion of felony criminal damage and abuse of monument, a misdemeanor, according to court documents he shared with The Arizona Republic.The stone statue was doused with red paint about 30 minutes before people gathered at the state Capitol Friday evening to...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, now exceed 35,600 with 1,186 known deaths, according to Arizona's total identified cases rose to 35,691 Sunday, according to the most recent state figures. .Inpatient hospitalizations for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 hit its highest number on Thursday, with 1,336 hospitalizations, up from the previous high of 1,291 hospitalizations on Wednesday. Emergency department visits for patients with suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 also...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, now exceed 35,600 with 1,186 known deaths, according to Arizona's total identified cases rose to 35,691 Sunday, according to the most recent state figures. .Inpatient hospitalizations for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 hit its highest number on Thursday, with 1,336 hospitalizations, up from the previous high of 1,291 hospitalizations on Wednesday. Emergency department visits for patients with suspected or confirmed positive COVID-19 also...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsCorrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated where Gallup is located.Teams of health care workers have been sent to assist the Navajo Nation in its battle against the new coronavirus. The Navajo Nation — which spans three states — has been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 3,204 identified cases and 102 confirmed deaths as of Monday evening.In late April, health care workers with Doctors Without Borders and the University of California, San Francisco were sent to...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsCorrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated where Gallup is located.Teams of health care workers have been sent to assist the Navajo Nation in its battle against the new coronavirus. The Navajo Nation — which spans three states — has been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 3,204 identified cases and 102 confirmed deaths as of Monday evening.In late April, health care workers with Doctors Without Borders and the University of California, San Francisco were sent to...WW…