Q&AZ - Questions Our Reporters Have Answered

Q&AZ: Is it illegal to deny someone water in AZ?
Many restaurants provide free glasses of water upon request. But are they required to by law? That’s what one listener asked through KJZZ's Q&AZ reporting project.
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July 31, 2023
Q&AZ: How long does the monsoon typically last?
Many Arizonans are waiting for the summer monsoon, hoping it can temper the state’s record-breaking heat wave. One listener wanted to know how long the monsoon typically lasts.
July 18, 2023
Q&AZ: When you go away on vacation, should you turn off your AC?
For some Arizonans, beating the summer heat means traveling. But should you turn off your air conditioning when you leave town? That’s what one listener asked through our Q&AZ reporting project.
July 18, 2023
Q&AZ: Is it safe to bake cookies inside your car?
TikTokers hungry for content are celebrating record high temperatures by holding dashboard cookouts. Through KJZZ's Q&AZ project, one listener wanted to know: Is it really OK to bake cookies inside your car in Phoenix? Or is it a recipe for disappointment?
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July 10, 2023
Q&AZ: Why is rent in Arizona so high?
A listener asked KJZZ’s reporting project Q&AZ, why rent in Arizona is so high? One reason is a supply and demand imbalance.
July 3, 2023
Q&AZ: What is the best lake on the Mogollon Rim for fishing?
As temperatures climb, Valley residents head north to the Mogollon Rim to cool off and hike. But which lake offers the best fishing? A listener asked through our Q&AZ reporting project.
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June 26, 2023
Q&AZ: What was Legend City like and why did it close?
Less than a decade after Disneyland opened in California, Phoenix got its own magic kingdom of sorts: Legend City. Through our Q&AZ project, a listener asked what was Legend City like, and why did it shut down?
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June 26, 2023
Q&AZ: Can you get Valley fever again once youve had it?
Valley fever is well-known in Arizona. Late summer and fall is its peak season. Through KJZZ's Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked, Isn’t it true if you’ve had Valley fever previously you won’t get it again?
June 21, 2023
Q&AZ: AZ had the highest and lowest temp in the U.S. How is this possible?
Through KJZZ's Q&AZ project, a listener noticed that AZ had both the highest and lowest temperature on the same day in all of the contiguous U.S. They asked if this was a one-day fluke or a regular occurrence.
June 14, 2023
Q&AZ: Why have Phoenix gas prices stayed high?
Through KJZZ's Q&AZ project, several listeners have asked why gas prices in the Valley have been so high this year. Gas prices in the Phoenix area have been trending way above the national average for most of 2023, and that’s not usually the case.
June 13, 2023
Q&AZ: What does Ahwatukee mean?
Through KJZZ's Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked: What does Ahwatukee mean?
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May 30, 2023
Q&AZ: What is the water level in San Carlos Lake?
Through our Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked what is the water level in San Carlos Lake.
Jan. 26, 2023
Q&AZ: Are children able to fly on domestic flights without a federal ID?
Through our Q&AZ reporting project, a listener asked if children would be able to fly on domestic flights without federal ID.
Dec. 19, 2022
Why is there an I-10 checkpoint entering CA but not AZ?
There's a checkpoint on the California-Arizona border of Interstate 10. Through KJZZ's Q&AZ project, a listener asked, "Why isn't there a checkpoint when you drive back to Arizona?" Well, there used to be. Here's why the director of the Arizona Department Agriculture thinks their removal was a big mistake.
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Dec. 14, 2022
Q&AZ: How dark can AZ drivers tint their car windows?
Laws pertaining to vehicle window tinting vary by state, with some having more restrictions than others. Through KJZZ’s Q&AZ project, a listener asked: How dark can Arizona drivers tint their car windows?
Aug. 28, 2022
Have questions about Arizonas midterm election? Ask us
KJZZ is part of a new community-powered journalism project to answer those questions and any other ones you have about how to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming midterms.
Aug. 17, 2022
Q&AZ: Does gravel landscape negatively impact urban heat island effect?
In an effort to conserve water during the long-term drought, residents around the Southwest are tearing out their grass and opting for desert landscaping — called hardscape — that primarily features gravel. Through KJZZ’s Q&AZ project, a listener asked: Does hardscape contribute negatively to the urban heat island effect?
Aug. 7, 2022
Q&AZ: Why does vote counting take so long in Arizona?
Every two years, Arizonans cast their votes in primary and general elections. And every two years, critics complain it takes too many days for all the votes to be counted. Through KJZZ’s Q&AZ project, a listener asked: Why does the vote counting process take so long?
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Aug. 6, 2022
Q&AZ: Whats the story behind Phoenix Papago Parks Tree of Life structure?
Phoenix's Papago Park is known for its natural rock formations, but it’s also home to a mysterious manmade structure. Hear the story behind the park’s "Tree of Life" structure.
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Aug. 1, 2022
Q&AZ: Can people get a monkeypox vaccine?
The number of confirmed monkeypox cases is rising in Maricopa County. Through our Q&AZ Project, a listener asked where people can get a vaccine.
July 13, 2022

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