Christina Estes

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Senior Field Correspondent - Downtown

As a senior field correspondent, Christina Estes focuses on stories that impact our economy, your wallet and public policy.

During her 20-plus years reporting in Phoenix, Estes has worked for a variety of news outlets and covered presidential campaigns, state and local politics, education and business.

Estes's debut mystery, "Off the Air," was published in 2024. The first in a series featuring a Phoenix reporter, "Off the Air" has earned national recognition, including as a "Good Morning America" Buzz Pick.

Title	Author(s)	Publication Date
Peoria launches public awareness campaign focused on water	Christina Estes	Jan. 18, 2024
Here's how much Mesa spent on pandemic-related utility support	Christina Estes	Jan. 16, 2024
Phoenix launches new court for unsheltered people	Christina Estes	Jan. 16, 2024
Metro Phoenix inflation rate among nation’s lowest in 2023	Christina Estes	Jan. 11, 2024
Phoenix Burton Barr Library to host scholarship expo for high schoolers	Christina Estes	Jan. 16, 2024
Phoenix could expand program to help property owners impacted by homelessness	Christina Estes	Jan. 10, 2024
What is Phoenix's new prevailing-wage ordinance, and why is it so controversial?	Christina Estes	Jan. 10, 2024
Owners of vacant property in Phoenix must now register	Christina Estes	Jan. 2, 2024
Some Peoria businesses will pay more taxes starting Jan. 1. Here's why	Christina Estes	Dec. 27, 2023
Applications open for Phoenix food waste, composting program	Christina Estes	Dec. 27, 2023
How often are Phoenix police using pepper spray and foam baton launchers?	Christina Estes	Dec. 27, 2023
Have you been surprised by hidden charges? FTC seeks public comment on 'junk fees' rule	Christina Estes	Dec. 26, 2023
$90 million renovations continue on new Phoenix police headquarters	Christina Estes	Dec. 25, 2023
Where to recycle live Christmas trees and wreaths	Christina Estes	Dec. 25, 2023
New $6.1 million park in north Scottsdale will include pickleball, basketball courts	Christina Estes	Dec. 25, 2023
Mesa warns of fireworks danger this holiday season	Christina Estes	Dec. 21, 2023
Who can deduct charitable giving on 2023 AZ taxes?	Christina Estes	Dec. 27, 2023
Record travel expected between Christmas and New Year’s	Christina Estes	Dec. 20, 2023
Security at Phoenix parks is a challenge. Budget cuts could make it more difficult	Christina Estes	Dec. 29, 2023
Ramp, lane design changes considered for I-10 between downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor	Christina Estes	Dec. 18, 2023
Phoenix vacant property owners must register online	Christina Estes	Dec. 14, 2023
After record summer heat, Phoenix considers overnight cooling centers	Christina Estes	Dec. 13, 2023
Phoenix innovators want to increase manufactured shade	Christina Estes	Dec. 6, 2023
How Local First Arizona's community kitchens help entrepreneurs and families	Christina Estes	Nov. 30, 2023
Maricopa County workforce training program targets Gila Bend, Queen Creek, Wickenburg	Christina Estes	Dec. 11, 2023