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Whitley: Law firm doubles down on lawsuits targeting …

2/27/2024
There’s an episode of “Parks and Recreation” where the chief of the local Indian tribe is negotiating with city leaders and jokes, “A native American tribe making a deal with the government. Heh! What could go wrong?”

White Mountain Apache Tribe donates Arizona State …

11/24/2023
The White Mountain Apache Tribe, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, delivered the 2023 Arizona State Christmas tree for display at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

Phoenix Indian Center Ball sets fundraising, …

10/26/2023
Phoenix Indian Center’s 40th Annual Silver & Turquoise Ball turned out to be a record-breaking night for fundraising and attendance.

Tribal leaders, lawmakers want new 1.1 million acre …

4/13/2023
Tribal leaders joined state lawmakers Tuesday to call on President Joe Biden to set aside more than 1.1 million acres around the Grand Canyon as a new national monument.

Native American students in Arizona invited to apply …

3/31/2023
Native American students in Arizona have greater access to higher education thanks to the Freeport-McMoRan Native American and Navajo Code Talkers College Scholarships.

Tucson man pleads guilty to sexual abuse

1/26/2023
On Monday, Orlando Miguel Valenzuela, 28, of Tucson pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact. Sentencing is scheduled for April 10, before United States District Judge Cindy K. …

Tribal leases don’t impact water costs much, but …

11/22/2022
CHANDLER — Arizona tribes don’t often part ways with water, excess water or water rights.Looking ahead, it’s unclear when that might happen again. At least five Arizona tribes …

Ancient archaeological artifacts discovered along …

10/12/2022
A monumental archaeological discovery has been uncovered, documenting ancient roots put down in the Arizona desert long ago by the ancestors of the Akimel O’Odham, whose homelands once …

CAP board supports Colorado River Indian Tribes Water …

1/18/2022
By a unanimous vote, the Central Arizona Project Governing Board has endorsed the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2021. This bill, introduced by U.S. Mark Kelly and …

$780M in gaming only produces $1M in state revenue

1/3/2022
PHOENIX — Arizonans bet nearly $780 million in the first two months that the state allowed gambling on sporting events. But all that wagering, pushed by Gov. Doug Ducey, translated to just …

Judge rules against tribe, paves way for sports …

9/7/2021
PHOENIX — Arizonans can start laying down bets beginning Thursday for or against the Cardinals — or any other professional or collegiate team. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge …

Tribe argues against off-reservation gambling

9/6/2021
PHOENIX— The question of whether Arizonans can start laying down bets beginning Thursday for or against the Cardinals -- or any other professional or collegiate team -- turns on whether a judge …