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Katherine Davis-Young

@kdyjournalist

Reporter for @KJZZphoenix. Radio nerd. Photo taker. Mama. Hot sauce enthusiast. I had a blue check back when it meant something.

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Abortion is currently legal until 15 weeks gestation in Arizona. But a near-total ban on abortions dating back to the Civil War era has never been repealed in the state. kjzz.org/content/185561…

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The Maricopa County Medical Examiner says he is certain the number of heat-related deaths this summer will surpass last year’s record. kjzz.org/content/185561…

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There’s perhaps no symbol more strongly associated with Arizona than the saguaro. But this summer’s record-breaking heat has been so extreme, even some of these desert-adapted plants have died. Scientists are concerned about the future of the species. kjzz.org/content/185539…

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After a wet winter, drought conditions had significantly improved across Arizona. But now, our hot summer has started to reverse the trend. kjzz.org/content/185571…

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Macias will join sportscasters Bruce Cooper and Floyd Simmons, and TV news host Terri Ouellette. The fifth member of the class, newspaper executive Kit Atwell, will be inducted into the Arizona Newspapers Hall of Fame. kjzz.org/content/185599…

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There is a 70% chance of near record high temperatures next weekend in Phoenix. If Saturday and Sunday both reach 110° as forecast, that will make 54 days, which would break the record set in the summer of 2020. #azwx

There is a 70% chance of near record high temperatures next weekend in Phoenix. If Saturday and Sunday both reach 110° as forecast, that will make 54 days, which would break the record set in the summer of 2020. #azwx
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Today, we take a look at statewide meteorological summer (Jun-Aug). Much of Maricopa, Pinal, & Gila counties saw one of the driest & hottest summers since 1895 (if not *the* driest & hottest). Not nearly as anomalous for those in the far west of northern part of the state. #azwx

Today, we take a look at statewide meteorological summer (Jun-Aug). Much of Maricopa, Pinal, & Gila counties saw one of the driest & hottest summers since 1895 (if not *the* driest & hottest). Not nearly as anomalous for those in the far west of northern part of the state. #azwx
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Phoenix has now had 100 days with 100+ °F temperatures so far this year. We will continue to add to this number with temperatures warming up through the rest of the week. #azwx

Phoenix has now had 100 days with 100+ °F temperatures so far this year. We will continue to add to this number with temperatures warming up through the rest of the week. #azwx
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The temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport this afternoon has already reached 110°, making it the 54th day this year with temperatures of at least 110°. This breaks the previous record of 53 days set only 3 years ago. #azwx

The temperature at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport this afternoon has already reached 110°, making it the 54th day this year with temperatures of at least 110°. This breaks the previous record of 53 days set only 3 years ago. #azwx
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The low temperature this morning at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport was 90°, which is 10 degrees above normal. This breaks the record high minimum (for the date) of 87°, last set in 1983 and establishes a new all-time mark for the latest 90° on record. #azwx

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The death toll from this summer’s record-breaking heat in Maricopa County now tops 200. Another 356 fatalities are still under investigation. Those numbers are about 35% higher than they were at the same point last year. kjzz.org/content/185744…

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Of the dozens of nominees Gov. Hobbs has put forward to lead state agencies, the state Senate has confirmed only a handful. Now, the committee that vets those nominees wants the Senate to reject Hobbs’ pick to direct the state’s housing department. kjzz.org/content/185757…

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Officials say they were successful at providing more assistance this year than in years past. But the problem continues to outpace efforts toward a solution. KJZZ Phoenix kjzz.org/content/185784…

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The hottest summer in Phoenix history will also be the driest. Phoenix's extremely weak monsoon season is closing out with no precipitation in the forecast. kjzz.org/content/185793…

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To put their measure before voters, the group Arizona for Abortion Access will need to collect 383,923 valid signatures from registered Arizona voters by July 3, 2024. kjzz.org/content/185815…

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Maricopa County has confirmed 295 heat deaths so far this year. 298 more deaths are still under investigation. Those numbers are about 33% higher than at the same point last year. kjzz.org/content/185867…

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President Joe Biden was in Phoenix on Thursday to give the fourth speech in a series of addresses warning that Donald Trump and his allies represent an existential threat to the country's democratic institutions. kjzz.org/content/185876…

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Monsoon 2023 was officially the driest on record in Phoenix with a grand total of 0.15" of rainfall recorded at Sky Harbor International Airport. The average during the monsoon season is typically 2.43". #azwx

Monsoon 2023 was officially the driest on record in Phoenix with a grand total of 0.15" of rainfall recorded at Sky Harbor International Airport. The average during the monsoon season is typically 2.43". #azwx