Jason Barry
Weekend Anchor & Reporter
Arizona's Family
He is a nine-time Rocky Mountain Emmy Award winner who is best known for his weekly Dirty Dining reports, which highlight local restaurants with major health code violations.
Jason was born in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of Miami.
An avid sports fan, Jason follows the Diamondbacks, Cardinals and Suns with his wife, Karen, and son, Joshua.
His favorite stories to cover are the station’s Pay it Forward segments, which reward members of the community with $500 for going ‘above and beyond’ the call of duty to help others.
Jason started his career at WBTW-TV in Florence, SC, before moving to WALA-TV in Mobile, AL. He was named the Associated Press Reporter of the Year in 2002.
Five East Valley restaurants were hit with health code violations in this week's Dirty Dining report.
According to the nonprofit Alliance to Save Energy, Energy Star helps American families save $40 billion in annual energy costs
Thief or thieves broke into a Phoenix jewelry store and stole thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise and it couldn't have come at a worse time for the owner.
A person is recovering after they jumped from the second floor as smoke engulfed a south Phoenix home early Friday morning.
5 East Valley eateries were hit with health code violations in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Players, recruits and coaches say they were stunned when they learned GCU is eliminating its men's volleyball program.
Arizona State University has started a unique program to help students feel less isolated called the “Friendship Bench."
A former Arizona Cardinals linebacker was forced to the ground at gunpoint by police at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport earlier this month.
Arizona Republicans defended Trump's trade policies at a panel at the Arizona Biltmore, while Democrats criticized tariffs and immigration actions.
The U.S. Department of Education announced it is resuming collections on any federal student loan in default, for the first time in five years.
Fears of new car prices going up have also hiked up the cost of used cars.
A popular central Phoenix hangout that just reopened and a Korean BBQ spot were among places on this week's Dirty Dining list.
A new co-working space called JordanWorks has opened in north Scottsdale, and it’s designed to make life easier for working moms and dads.
A Mesa mom wants her son jailed after he killed a woman and injured her friend while driving with a suspended license on a Phoenix freeway.
Arizona state superintendent Tom Horne says he is putting the Kyrene School District on notice for adopting a new policy that he says promotes DEI.
A recent audit of metro Phoenix postal centers has uncovered a wide range of problems that have impacted service and delivery.
The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to increase the impact fees developers pay to fund infrastructure in new communities.
Cheese N Stuff, a beloved Phoenix sandwich shop, is closing after 75 years, marking the end of an era for the family-owned business and its loyal customers.
Dream Finders Homes' first development in Arizona is in Maricopa, about an hour south of the Valley. They plan to expand even more in the near future.
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from public schools that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, leaving Arizona educators worried about compliance and resources.
“Made in America” is a slogan taken seriously at Channel Master in Chandler. The company makes TV antennas and accessories.
With more dads having flexible schedules and working from home, there’s now more time to help out at school. That's where the WATCH D.O.G.S. program comes in.
With President Trump's recently announced tariffs, the items expected to go up in price include groceries, appliances, construction and home building.
The community gathered at Thunderbird Park to honor Sophia Lonergan and her mother, victims of a tragic murder-suicide, with a heartfelt vigil and memorial.
Glendale police obtained an FAA waiver to launch drones without visual observers in hopes of speeding up emergency response times and enhancing officer safety.
A woman told Arizona’s Family that she was along Route 66 in Flagstaff when another vehicle started chasing her.
Phoenix City Council got a look at its 2025 Heat Relief Plan with the hope that more lives will be saved this summer.
On the first day of March Madness, many people took a break or two to watch NCAA college basketball games and trash-talk with co-workers.
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly met with new Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin in Phoenix as part of a roundtable discussion.
Adam Mychajliw, a student at Saguaro High School, was killed in a weather-related crash on Interstate 40 near Holbrook, Arizona.
Critics say Arizona’s 8% to 10% tax rate on sports betting profits is significantly lower than that of other states.
Roofers are getting a lot of calls after this week's winter storm in the Phoenix area but not all companies are the same.
Arizona bars and restaurants are worried the escalating trade war will mean higher prices for customers.
A Cave Creek BBQ restaurant and a Phoenix sports grill were among the restaurants on this week's Dirty Dining list.
A company in Pennsylvania lets Arizonans "rent" some chickens to see if it's a long-term solution for sky-high egg prices.
Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman, a retired fire captain, helped a teen hit by a driver earlier this month. He assessed her injuries and called 911. The teen is expected to recover, and police are searching for the driver.
Five Valley restaurants were hit with health code violations in this week's Dirty Dining report.
Tourists who visited Arizona used the Turo app to rent a car, but it turned into a terrifying ordeal after the vehicle had been reported stolen.
Sorso Wine Bar at the Scottsdale Quarter is closing down after the owners say their rent was hiked up 40%.
Marlon Parris, a former Iraqi veteran and father of seven, was detained by immigration agents near Laveen. He now faces deportation over a nonviolent offense.
Five Valley restaurants were hit with health code violation in this week's Dirty Dining report.
A new Senate Bill would ticket drivers up to $250 for driving with animals on their lap.
The Arizona Diamondbacks and several other teams kicked off their Cactus League schedule Friday.
More Americans are wearing LiveVests, which help people during cardiac episodes, including a Phoenix man.
According to Glendale Police, 25-year-old Victoria Lacey was beaten and stabbed on Aug. 13, 2012, near 47th and Orangewood avenues.
Abel Mendoza would rather be known for what he does outside the ring: spreading love to Avondale seniors.
Two women's love for the Chicago Cubs led to a match for a kidney and a donation.
Here are the Valley restaurants that did not make the grade for February 12, 2025.
Arizona businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced she is running for Arizona governor Wednesday.
Emilia Alcala, 69, suffered two broken arms, a broken finger and an assortment of cuts and bruises after a hit-and-run driver plowed into her while she was crossing the street.
