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  • 2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Shawn Raymundo

    Phoenix is expanding a program to grant firefighters easier access to seniors' homes during medical emergencies. After testing a lockbox program in northwest Phoenix for two years, the city opted to expand the endeavor citywide. It is meant to prevent property damage and quickly get life-saving support to seniors and disabled persons at a time when seconds can be a matter of life and death.

  • 2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Shawn Raymundo

    Even after an uproar of opposition from hundreds of his neighbors, a Phoenix man will continue selling guns out of his north-central home. That’s despite a decision by the city’s judicial body on zoning cases to revoke the permit allowing Mark Benz to operate his home-run firearms business near Central and Glendale avenues, along the historic 5-mile Murphy Bridle Path.

  • 2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Shawn Raymundo

    Axon is withdrawing from negotiations with Scottsdale to develop apartments and condos at its headquarters. Axon's president blamed the Scottsdale City Council for a "toxic environment" hindering negotiations. Scottsdale residents opposed the project due to concerns about increased traffic and the number of apartments.

  • 2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shawn Raymundo

    Phoenix leaders recently commissioned a study to examine commuting patterns on Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street where reversible lanes are used in rush hour. City traffic engineers also will look at the effects of those lanes on the major arterials within a mile and a half to the east and west of them.

  • 2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Shawn Raymundo

    If you’ve looked at a map of planned and proposed developments or simply driven around Maricopa County’s cities, you’ll notice that the Valley is dotted with new projects. Developers and construction crews have for years been working to keep up with the rapid and sprawling growth of metro Phoenix. Such expansion necessitates infrastructure improvements, as well as grocery stores and gas stations. Most importantly, it requires new housing opportunities, plus some fun amenities.

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Lina Washington

Anchor and Reporter at KPNX-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Lina Washington primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas including Glendale and Tempe.

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Kasey Brammell

Digital Content Producer at KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Kasey Brammell primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas.

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Maritza Dominguez

Southwest Valley Reporter at The Arizona Republic

Maritza Dominguez primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas including Glendale and Tempe.

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Jennifer Kovaleski

Investigative Reporter at KNXV-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Jennifer Kovaleski primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas.

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Sean McLaughlin

Anchor and Reporter at KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Anchor and Reporter at KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Sean McLaughlin primarily covers news in Phoenix, Arizona, United States and surrounding areas.

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Shawn Raymundo
Shawn Raymundo @ShawnzyTsunami
10 Jun 25

RT @robertanglen: Taser maker Axon will build 2,000 apartments in North Scottsdale. The company ceased negotiating with the city to scale b…

Shawn Raymundo
Shawn Raymundo @ShawnzyTsunami
30 May 25

A little late announcing this, but I’ve been reassigned from the West Valley to cover the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale at The Arizona Republic. As I continue learning all there is to know about each city, please feel free to send any news tips you've got.

Shawn Raymundo
Shawn Raymundo @ShawnzyTsunami
16 May 25

RT @dannowicki: "Resident petition: Scrap the 'confusion, chaos' of reverse lanes in Phoenix." (via @ShawnzyTsunami) https://t.co/br4dyU97NX