The Arizona Republic

The Arizona Republic is the largest news outlet in the Southwest, primarily covering metro Phoenix. It leads the USA Today Network’s coverage of the western U.S. and is the flagship local newsroom of Gannett Co., Inc.’s 260-plus sites. The Arizona Republic protects public trust, inspires positive change and reflects the news and its diverse community. It has won three Pulitzer Prizes, including one in 2018 for explanatory reporting on the border wall.

Current Position

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Beat: Rural life in northern Arizona

Position:

Coverage gaps in rural areas abound, and this bilingual multimedia reporter is embedded in northern Arizona, providing coverage of, among other places, Flagstaff, Winslow (just outside the Navajo Nation), Sedona and Prescott. Key topics include: strained health care options, uneven education opportunities and unaffordable housing.

Reporter: Lacey Latch