These were the 3 most-viewed science stories on KJZZ.org in 2021
WEBDec 27, 2021 · KJZZ is proud to offer Q&AZ, where listeners can submit questions about all things Arizona.Since the start of the pandemic, the station has received many questions relating to COVID-19. To answer those questions, KJZZ's Katherine Davis-Young has maintained a guide to help navigate vaccines, testing and more.
AZ Chief Justice: 'Eventually, We've Got To Get Back To The ... - KJZZ
WEBMay 6, 2020 · Many government functions have had to change during this pandemic. Arizona’s judicial system is no exception. The courts are still open for business, but a lot of that business is not happening in person. Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Brutinel joined The Show to talk more about the topic.
Arizona reports 14,000 new coronavirus cases in the past 4 days
WEBNov 15, 2021 · Arizona is in the midst of another COVID-19 spike. State health officials have reported more than 14,000 new coronavirus cases in just the past four days alone.
Indigenous Comcaac community works to restore vital mangrove …
WEBNov 21, 2022 · Mangroves are considered one of the planet’s most important ecosystems. But they are disappearing world wide because of threats including climate change, urban development and other human activities. So, an Indigenous conservation group is working to protect some of the northernmost mangroves on the North American continent.→ More news from the Fronteras Desk
The Colorado River Is Overcommitted. Here's Why - KJZZ
WEBDec 17, 2019 · The river’s structural deficit is about 1.2 million acre feet each year. That’s an annual overcommitment of almost four Phoenixes covered in a foot of water. As more users actually use their full allocations, the imbalance contributes to drops in Lakes Mead and Powell, the two main reservoirs.
COVID-19 outbreak slows, but Arizona hospitals are busier than ever …
WEBOct 6, 2021 · Even as Arizona’s COVID-19 outbreak shows signs of improvement, the state’s hospitals are approaching capacity. Hospital ICU beds in the state were 94% full as of this week, an all-time high for the pandemic. There are also more emergency department beds in use now than there were during the pandemic’s winter peak.
Most charges dropped in ASU multicultural center incident
WEBNov 16, 2021 · Rocio Hernandez/KJZZ. Arizona State University student Sarra Tekola shares during a Nov. 16, 2021, press conference that charges against them and others related to a Sept. incident at a multicultural center have been dropped. Three ASU students of color who were involved in a September incident at a new multicultural space said administrators ...
Untold Arizona: Meet the people living 'off grid' in Cochise County …
WEBFeb 13, 2020 · A mandatory septic system permit is $235. There is also a floodplain permit of $150. The total amount is much less than the few thousands of dollars a full home inspection might cost. Those fees are set according to the size and value of the house. Greathouse said the “opt-out” permit makes living off-grid more possible.
New Report Highlights Health Disparities, Progress Across U.S.
WEBJul 7, 2021 · Access to health care has become even more essential in the last year, as the pandemic has sent millions to the hospital in need of care and millions more to be tested. It has also highlighted existing disparities in access to …
After Arizona Supreme Court ruling, Kari Lake denounces near
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Republican Kari Lake on Tuesday denounced an Arizona Supreme Court ruling reviving a near-total ban on abortion in the state — a law she previously praised as a gubernatorial candidate less than two years ago. Written when Arizona had not yet become a state, the 1864 law forbids abortions except to save a mother’s life.