Arizona PBS

08/11/2026

This week we were excited to welcome the 2026–27 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows for a behind-the-scenes look at public media and the role journalism plays in informing and engaging communities.
The new cohort brings together journalists and communications professionals from Botswana, South Korea, Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, Bahrain, Morocco, Eswatini, Sri Lanka and Kenya.
As part of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright exchange sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, these accomplished professionals are spending time in the U.S. building their skills, exchanging ideas and gaining firsthand professional experience
We’re grateful to be part of their journey and to share a little of what public media looks like here in Arizona! 📺

08/07/2026

🚒 Your smoke alarm could save your life. But what about your pets? 🐶🐱
The Arizona Burn Foundation is helping bring Rescue Retrievers to qualifying Valley area homes. The strobe light device is designed to help firefighters quickly locate pets during a house fire.

Hear the story behind the invention and learn how this new safety tool could make a life-saving difference!

08/06/2026

🎉Please join us in welcoming Shatavia Elder to Arizona PBS as our new Senior Director of Educational Outreach! 🎉
With more than two decades of experience in education and community engagement, Shatavia will help lead our statewide efforts to connect Arizona's educators, families and students with trusted learning resources and opportunities. We're excited for what's ahead as we continue empowering lifelong learning across our state.

Read more here ➡️

Shatavia Elder, a seasoned education leader, joins Arizona PBS following an eight-year stint at Atlanta History Center.

08/05/2026

Join the Arizona PBS team!
If you’re passionate about journalism, public affairs, community storytelling and leading impactful news coverage, check out this opportunity for Director of News and Public Affairs at Arizona PBS.

This role will help shape editorial strategy, oversee public affairs programming, and lead meaningful conversations that matter to Arizona communities and beyond.

If you’re an experienced newsroom leader who believes in the power of public media, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here https://bit.ly/4xmR0rQ

08/05/2026

🔬 Do you have the Resolve To Solve? ⚛️ 🔭
Be among the first to experience " with Miles O'Brien" before it premieres nationwide! Join Miles IN PERSON next week, Thursday, Aug. 13, at the historic The Orpheum Theater for an exclusive advanced screening and special premiere event. The Official Miles O’Brien Page

08/02/2026

🖍️ Sorry, we're all fully (coloring) booked up! 🎨

Download and color your own and coloring pages in our bio!

07/31/2026

Butter? ✔️ Science? ✔️ PBS history? ✔️
See why Julia Child's legendary kitchen is on display at in downtown Phoenix! Explore the exhibit, discover the science behind cooking, and celebrate nearly 40 years of Julia Child's work with PBS.

PBS Digital Assistant Ian Rigley has a preview! 🧈🍳 🍽️ Get there before the immersive kitchen closes September 20!

07/29/2026

ICYMI on
☀️ 🕶️ 🔥🥵 An extreme heat warning is in effect in Phoenix through this weekend. These high temps aren’t just uncomfortable – they can be deadly! ASU researchers continually study how people can adapt to and survive the world’s hottest, driest conditions. Researcher Jennifer Vanos shares her latest findings with Ted Simons on "Arizona Horizon." And, she delves even deeper into heat safety measures Phoenix has taken on an upcoming episode of the new Arizona PBS series with Miles O’Brien at 9pm after NOVA on Wed August 19th!

Watch the full interview "Arizona Horizon" interview here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pM86g7

07/28/2026

🏀 We had a great time celebrating OriginativTV Night with the Phoenix Mercury and the Heard Museum! Molly of Denali joined the fun as our Arizona PBS Educational Outreach team connected with families in honor of Arizona’s 22 Indigenous Tribes.

Congratulations to Patty Talahongva, the Heard Museum's Chief Programming & Engagement Officer, on being named the Fry’s Food Stores Believe in Women Honoree! 👏
Thanks to the Phoenix Mercury and the Heard Museum for an inspiring evening of community, culture, and celebration.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wmQRok

07/22/2026

🗳️ Arizona’s primary election is in the books! Not all races have been called yet, though - Democrat Amish Shah is currently leading in his party’s primary for the 1st congressional district, while Republican Kimberly Yee is currently ahead of Tom Horne in the GOP primary for State Superintendent of Public Instruction!

Ian Rigney has a quick rundown of winners in other key primary races.

And to stay on top of the latest incoming results and exact numbers, go to azpbs.org/azvotes2026