COMMUNITY NEWS
Scottsdale residents are encouraged to prepare for additional rain and possible flooding as two weather systems move through the Phoenix area Oct. 30 and Nov. 1.
The National Weather Service has …
Hiking safety
The beginning of the year saw an alarming uptick of 50% more mountain rescues in Phoenix in January-May. However, that trend did not carry over into the summer. Phoenix saw a typical number of …
CONTRACTOR APPROVAL
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a contractor for an animal shelter in the West Valley in its consent agenda on Oct. 21.
COMMUNITY NEWS
The current parks and preserve tax can stay on the books ... at least for now.
The Arizona Court of Appeals denied a claim Oct. 27 saying voters did not pass the tax, known as Proposition 490, …
GAS
Gas prices took another drop this week as people head out on Halloween weekend.
ENTERTAINMENT
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Todd Rundgren will perform at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix on Nov. 12 as part of his expanded 2026 Damned If I Do Tour.
POLICE
Two people were injured around midnight Oct. 30 in a shooting near Sossaman and Elliot roads, police said Friday.
A person of interest is in custody, and police said the shooting appears to be …
Travel
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last week announced the start of a new international route.
German airline Lufthansa will start nonstop service between Sky Harbor and Franz Josef …
VALLEY TRAVEL
Rain could affect the Valley freeway work that state transportation officials have planned for the weekend.
The National Weather Service forecasts rain for Friday, Saturday night and Sunday.
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NEIGHBORS
Scottsdale Leadership will celebrate the winners of this year’s Spirit of the Community Awards 11 a.m., Dec. 11 at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road., according to a …
Education Solutions
Arizona among four states receiving additional research as colleges confront financial pressures and student retention challenges.
Education
Williams Field High School reviews complaints over political costumes and student group participation at a trunk-or-treat event in Gilbert.
College Women's Basketball
Nearly seven months after the final buzzer sounded on the first Women’s Final Four in Arizona, the state is revealing the economic scoreboard from the weekend of games.
The Women’s Final …
COMMUNITY NEWS
Tourism continues to be a crucial part of Scottsdale’s economy.
It contributed $3.7 billion to the coffers in 2025, supporting more than 29,000 jobs and contributing $78.7 million in city tax …
Phoenix Elections
Transportation was a key talking point in a virtual forum for candidates of Phoenix City Council’s District 4 representative.
The topic was a central topic in three of the five questions …
election 2026
Peoria Unified governing board member Melissa Ewing has sent a cease-and-desist letter to one of her election opponents, Heather Rooks, as well as Janelle Bowles, both of whom are fellow board members.
College basketball
Phoenix Public Library has partnered with Sun Devil Women’s Basketball to offer library patrons two free tickets to each eligible home game during the 2026–27 season.
The program begins with …
HOLIDAY EVENT
Arizona’s tallest fresh cut Christmas Tree will be arriving in Anthem on Nov. 5.
Election 2026
PHOENIX — Arizonans could wind up entirely losing the right to vote by mail if Proposition 144 passes.
All it could take is for lawmakers to do nothing.
A key provision in the ballot …
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A pool fence can mean the difference between a child’s safety and a preventable tragedy. This year, Child Crisis Arizona helped 18 Valley families protect their young children from the dangers of …
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