Arizona Edition

Arizona Edition - Demographic shifts and increases in Latino voter registration and turnout have already shaped some election outcomes, but their impact could be even more pronounced in the upcoming election season.  And Arizona Latinos have some specific demands when it comes to who they’ll support, regardless of the political party.  KAWC's Lou Gum looks into the findings in a new report on Arizona's Latino population...(originally aired 03/05/14).

Arizona Edition - One finding in the Latino Decisions report is that 65 percent of Arizona Latinos know someone who is an undocumented immigrant.  That statistic may shed light on why some Latinos are reluctant to sign up for health care under the Affordable Care Act. 

Arizona Edition - Yuma Lettuce Days is an annual event that brings in tens of thousands of visitors and residents to the Yuma Quartermaster Depot Park to learn about, eat and appreciate local agriculture.  KAWC’s Maya Springhawk Robnett dropped by Saturday afternoon to get a taste of the celebration…(originally aired 03/05/14).

This piece was featured in the March 5th Arizona Edition.  Other pieces featured in the show can be found below in the related content section.

Arizona Edition - The Southwest Agriculture (or SWAG) Summit this year took place on the Arizona Western College campus.  KAWC’s Kim Johnson reports on the summit, where he says innovation and collaboration were the focus of the event…(originally aired 03/05/14).

This piece was featured in the March 5th Arizona Edition.  Other stories featured in the show can be found below in the related content section.

Arizona Edition - Williams, Arizona implemented Level Four Water Restrictions in late February, the strictest restrictions possible.  The small town is trying to conserve as much water as possible during a harsh drought.  Several of the town’s five reservoirs are unusable and city officials are weighing their options.  KAWC’s Maya Springhawk Robnett spoke with Williams' City Manager, Brandon Buchanan, to get a better sense of the town’s water crisis…(originally aired 03/05/14).