Attacks Deepen GOP Worries

A nationwide poll taken after the assassination of Charlie Kirk found Republicans souring even more on the future of the country, with only about half in the GOP now seeing the nation on the right course.

Republican voters said that the Sept. 10 shooting death of Kirk, the founder of Phoenix-based Turning Point USA, along with other attacks, including on President Trump last year, deepened their concerns.

Democrats’ view that the country is on the wrong track was largely unchanged at 92%. You can see the full poll results here.

Separately, a study by the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute in Phoenix found that 86% of civics teachers are afraid to teach politically sensitive topics. A decade ago, Arizona became the first state to require high schoolers to pass a civics exam to graduate.

Changes Ahead for Electric Vehicle Owners

Arizona electric vehicle drivers will soon lose high-occupancy vehicle lane privileges as well as a $7,500 federal tax credit for buying new EVs, which expires Oct. 1.

Arizona now ranks among the top 10 states for electric vehicle ownership with more than 120,000 vehicles registered, according to transportation officials. 

The tax incentive will end under the Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress this summer, with Republicans saying the credit primarily benefited wealthier Americans and did little to curb emissions. 

Salt River Project will continue offering EV customer incentives on charging stations.

Triathletes Deliver Win for Hometown Fans

The University of Arizona women’s triathlon team won its first-ever home meet on Saturday at the Hillenbrand Aquatics Center in Tucson, defeating Arizona State 60-54.

The event drew strong local support, with fans lining the course and pool deck, filling the transition zones, and cheering along the run course.

“Thank you so much, Tucson, for coming and showing up for us. It was just amazing,” said senior Kelly Lyn Wetteland, who led the Wildcats with a first-place finish.

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➤ Southern Arizona: Voters in the 7th Congressional District will choose a new U.S. House member today, with Democrat Adelita Grijalva and Republican Daniel Butierez vying to succeed the late Rep. Raúl Grijalva. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Fire crews conducted three mountain rescues in less than an hour Sunday, with two people transported to the hospital. (Details)

➤ Marana: A man charged with murder in the hot-car death of his 2-year-old daughter may testify in his trial next month, seeking to present his account and support a possible psychiatric defense. (Watch)

➤ San Carlos: Police and fire crews in eastern Arizona rescued five children and a dog stranded on a small patch of ground during a flash flood last week. (Watch)

➤ Flagstaff: A police officer injured in a fatal two-vehicle crash Saturday was released from the hospital. (Watch)

➤ Tonto Basin: The Arizona Auditor General flagged Tonto Basin Elementary School District for alleged financial mismanagement, citing flaws in payroll, credit card use, and IT security. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is out indefinitely after suffering an ankle injury during Sunday’s game. Second-year Trey Benson is set to take over as the lead back. (More)

➤ No. 12 Grand Canyon hockey beat San Diego State 12-1 and 8-0 in its opening series of the season. (More)

➤ The University of Arizona football program and Phoenix Raceway will partner on programs and marketing campaigns to promote the team and NASCAR driving. (More)

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➤ A Winslow journalist who at age 24 bought his hometown’s struggling newspaper, the Painted Desert Tribune, has since increased its subscribers, launched a mobile app, and expanded local coverage. (Watch)

➤ The new Viridian neighborhood in midtown Phoenix, offering sites for eight contemporary three-bedroom homes starting at $1.6 million, will host a grand opening event on Saturday. (More)

➤ America First Credit Union will open a Goodyear branch as the first of eight additional locations planned statewide by 2027. (More)

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➤ Nearly two dozen teams took part in East Valley Relay for Life on Saturday in Mesa, celebrating cancer survivors and raising funds for the American Cancer Society. (Watch)

➤ Eight-year-old Samarthya Kumar, Arizona’s winner of the National America 250 essay contest, called the Constitution “a very important rulebook for our country” in a visit to Chandler City Hall last week. (Photo)

➤ Violinist Tyler Carson, known as Fiddler on the Rock, will perform his one-man symphony at sunset each Thursday at the Sedona Heritage Museum, starting this week through Dec. 18. (Photo)

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