
Joanna Allhands
Digital Opinions Editor at The Arizona Republic
@azcentral's digital opinions editor. Boy mom. @purduesports fan. Sees truth in the movie Office Space.
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2 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
The Greer Fire, burning mostly in the scar of the 2011 Wallow Fire, was bad. But it was not catastrophic. Arizona's ponderosa pine forests require frequent, low-intensity fires to maintain health, but overgrown areas lead to high-intensity blazes. Thinning forests strategically, clearing brush around structures and accepting more frequent fires are crucial for forest preservation. You could feel the tension rise as wildfire erupted near Greer in eastern Arizona’s high country.
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3 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
Central Arizona cities face significant Colorado River water reductions after 2026, though it's unclear exactly how large they might be. Projects are underway to recycle, capture and move water around in-state, but they won't be ready before 2027. Arizona also hopes to secure a sizable amount of water from out of state, but it's unclear where that water might come from, and when. Cities across central Arizona can expect markedly less Colorado River water after 2026.
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4 weeks ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
Arizona's Non-Indian Agricultural (NIA) water supply, a portion of its Colorado River allocation, could disappear entirely in 2026 due to ongoing drought and shortage declarations. This loss impacts the Central Arizona Groundwater Conservation District's ability to replenish groundwater used by its members, potentially hindering future housing development in areas reliant on groundwater.
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1 month ago |
yahoo.com | Joanna Allhands
President Donald Trump is not making America great again. That was the message from readers across Arizona, at least, as our opinions team surveyed what they liked and did not about Trump’s first 100 days in office. “What would you like to see next from the Trump administration?” we asked. A resignation, many readers told us. Jail time. Even (yikes) an obituary. Readers cited many reasons for their exasperation.
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1 month ago |
azcentral.com | Joanna Allhands
Arizona readers express dissatisfaction with President Trump's first 100 days, citing various concerns. More than 85% of readers who responded to our questions believe that America is worse off under Trump's leadership. The economy and the balance of power are top issues for many. President Donald Trump is not making America great again. That was the message from readers across Arizona, at least, as our opinions team surveyed what they liked and did not about Trump’s first 100 days in office.
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The loss of NIA pool water is a canary in the coal mine, as deeper Colorado River cuts could wipe out even more important renewable water supplies in coming years. https://t.co/MIFvdVgst3 via @azcentral

How did the Colorado River's demise come about? Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly. https://t.co/zIksHLited via @azcentral

We'll never remove every blade of grass in metro Phoenix. But proposals are gaining steam to ban more of it, particularly in new construction. https://t.co/5yPaXhXVkl via @azcentral