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A sign that reads 'Kyrene School District' on a blue wall of a balcony at the Kyrene Administrative Building.
Candidates, others discuss how Proposition 320 could affect Kyrene school district
This November, Arizonans will vote to either support or deny Proposition 320, which states that it would “require certain school districts to spend at least 60% of operational funding on … more
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AirGarage has partnered with Flock Safety to monitor its Tempe parking facilities.
Tempe holds first hearing for license-plate reader camera ban
Tempe could be the first city in Arizona to not only cancel its contract with Flock for its automatic license-plate reader cameras but also to ban the technology. In August, Tempe was the first … more
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Tempe Tavern in Tempe, Arizona at 1810 E Apache Blvd.
Following battle to keep its liquor license, Tempe Tavern closes for good
Longtime bar and restaurant Tempe Tavern closed its doors for good on the evening of Sept. 16, after more than a decade serving Tempe and Arizona State University students. In 2025, Tempe Police … more
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The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board discusses the agenda during their Feb. 13 meeting.
Mesa school board candidates discuss parental control, literacy during chamber forum
The Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum for the Mesa Public School board candidates, where candidates discussed parent choice, literacy and other issues that they plan to take on if … more
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The Double Butte Cemetery is seeking input with restoration and improvements.
Tempe to spend $2.6M to restore, improve historic cemetery
The Double Butte Cemetery, on the west side of Tempe was built in 1897 is the final resting place to many historic leaders. After more than 129 years of beloveds being lay to rest, the city is … more
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Skyline High School is in the Mesa Public Schools district. The district disabled its Canvas system to all of its schools after a ransomware attack was reported by the company.
What to know about Mesa Public School’s Propositions 419 and 420
The Mesa Public Schools governing board in May voted to bring Propositions 419 and 420 to the Nov. 3 ballot. Prop. 419 asks for $449 million in bonds for capital improvements, technology … more
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Ria, a peer counselor at Teen Lifeline, takes a call from another teen at the hotline’s office.
Tempe high school students partner with Teen Lifeline to raise awareness on suicide
For anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the Suicide Hotline at 988 or Teen Lifeline at 602-248-8336 to speak or chat with a representative. For the eighth consecutive year, Teen … more
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Tempe City Council meets on Aug. 31 and listens to public comment.
Tempe residents speak out about Mill Avenue incident during council meeting
Many Tempe residents showed up to Monday’s Tempe council meeting to speak out against an incident involving Arizona State University senior Eryn Bonner and four Tempe Police officers. … more
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Tempe ends contract with Flock, a camera company, after backlash from community members.
Tempe officials stand by Flock cancellation at council meeting
Last week, the city of Tempe announced that due to privacy concerns, it would be canceling the contract with Flock Safety and immediately turning off all cameras within the city. This was one of the … more
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Tempe cancels the use of all 33 Flock cameras throughout the city.
Tempe turns off Flock cameras, won’t seek another provider
After weeks of backlash and national issues surrounding Flock cameras and data sharing, Tempe has turned off all cameras across the city and will not seek another automatic license plate reader … more
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Tempe councilmember Doreen Garlid speaks at the Arizona League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference.
Tempe council member pushes civility in government at annual government conference
The Arizona Biltmore’s Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom was filled with hundreds of Arizona community members from all over Arizona at the recent Arizona League of Cities conference, spreading joy and … more
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Some Valley cities are showing rental growth.
Rental prices in the East Valley decrease; West Valley increases
A new Zumper report shows that while East Valley cities have seen a sharp decrease in rent prices, the West Valley has experienced the opposite. The report’s author, Crystal Chen, weighs in on … more
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