More Down-Ballot Races Called

Arizona’s down-ballot primary races came into clearer focus Wednesday, with projected winners named in several statewide contests that will shape the November ballot.

Among them, state Senate President Warren Petersen won the Republican attorney general nomination over Rodney Glassman and will face Democrat incumbent Kris Mayes.

In the GOP primary for state school superintendent, state Treasurer Kimberly Yee held a lead over incumbent Tom Horne. The winner will face Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz.

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin won the Republican secretary of state nomination and will challenge Democrat incumbent Adrian Fontes.

Lamb Wins Primary for Biggs’ Seat

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb won the Republican primary to succeed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in the 5th Congressional District, with Biggs running for governor.

The southeast Valley district leans heavily Republican, putting Lamb on a path to the seat in November. He will face Democrat Elizabeth Lee in the general election.

Lamb echoes many of Biggs’ priorities, campaigning on border enforcement and a “God, family, freedom” message that he casts as a fight over the country’s cultural direction. He received endorsements from President Trump and former Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio, among others.

In unofficial results, Lamb was winning by a margin of 58% to 42% against Daniel Keenan, who spent more than $1.5 million on his campaign. “Thank you Arizona. I am truly humbled by your support. I will never let you down,” Lamb posted early Wednesday.

Marinas Chase Retreating Water

Marinas at Lake Powell are moving docks, pouring concrete, and extending ramps to keep pace with a water level that keeps dropping.

The nation’s second-largest reservoir, straddling the Arizona-Utah line near Page, has fallen nearly every year since about 2013, and it is nearing critically low levels.

Boaters describe dried-up ramps and longer hauls to reach open water. Marina operators say returning families still come, but new visitors are staying away, a drag on Page’s economy.

At Bullfrog Bay, a marina is being relocated to deeper water alongside a new ramp and access project estimated at $73.4 million, while crews keep extending the Wahweap Stateline ramp. The National Park Service says it has secured funding for low-elevation ramps at Antelope Point, Bullfrog, and Hite, though the largest projects won’t finish this season.

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➤ Cochise County: A person who stopped to help another motorist was struck and killed Tuesday in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Dragoon Road. (More)

➤ Navajo Nation: An empty uranium ore hauling truck rolled over Tuesday afternoon during heavy rain on U.S. 160 near Black Mesa. (More)

➤ Lake Havasu City: Mohave County closed its administration building to the public Tuesday while tallying primary election ballots inside, barring journalists and observers for the first time. The county streamed the tabulation room online. (See Details)

➤ Camp Verde: Out of Africa Wildlife Park closed indefinitely after monsoon flooding tore through the Verde Valley property, damaging roads. Park officials said the animals are safe. (More)

➤ Sedona: The Coconino National Forest closed a stretch of Oak Creek as post-wildfire runoff raised safety concerns along the popular corridor. (More)

➤ Coconino County: The sheriff’s office identified human remains found near the Grand Canyon as William Ott, a hiker who vanished on a solo trek in 2012. (More)

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➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 51-49 after Tuesday’s win, moving into a tie for the final National League wild-card spot. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was charged with multiple firearms offenses in Canada, stemming from an investigation into gangs and drug trafficking. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck signed his contract as players reported to training camp. (More)

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➤ Economic data point to a cooling Arizona economy, with Phoenix home prices down 1.7% year over year in April and hiring slowing statewide. Yuma posted a 16% unemployment rate in May, the highest rate in the state and among the highest nationally. (See Report)

➤ A report found Arizona is not training enough workers to fill its booming semiconductor industry, projecting an annual shortfall of thousands of workers. (More)

➤ Oak Creek Canyon business owners say post-wildfire flash flooding has driven away peak-season visitors, with Sedona reporting a 10% drop in Fourth of July weekend stays compared with a year ago. (More)

➤ New Jersey investment firm Walden Group paid a combined $57 million for golf clubs Dove Valley Ranch in Cave Creek, Longbow in Mesa, and Power Ranch in Gilbert, doubling its Arizona holdings. (See Details)

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➤ An extreme heat warning was issued for the Valley through Monday, as high pressure replaces this week’s storms with daytime temperatures of 110 degrees or higher. (More)

➤ Arizona State University professor Jay Famiglietti will receive recognition by the United Nations at a ceremony in Vienna for his team’s use of satellites to map changes in aquifers. (Read Story)

➤ The annual Gila Valley Pioneer Days will take place Friday and Saturday in Pima, featuring stick-horse races and kids chasing greased pigs and chickens, plus food booths and fireworks. (Schedule)

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