Border Wall Work Begins Near Tohono O’odham Nation Despite Objections
Contractors began drilling and soil sampling near the Tohono O’odham Nation after a judge denied an injunction against a disputed border-wall project.
Arizona
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Arizona Clean Elections panel authorizes investigation into candidates who received $4.7 million in public funds
Arizona’s Citizens Clean Elections Commission authorized further investigation of three statewide candidates over alleged $5 contribution irregularities tied to about $4.7 million in public campaign funding.
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Former Arizona Tribal Officer Indicted in Excessive-Force Case
A federal grand jury indicted former San Carlos Apache officer Jacob Christopher Slawson over alleged force against a handcuffed arrestee and report falsification.
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Arizona Supreme Court ruling changes how qualifying orchards and vineyards are valued for property taxes
Arizona’s high court rejected separate market values for qualifying orchard trees and vineyard vines, but refunds, retroactive corrections and revised tax bills remain unresolved.
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Solange Whitehead Reelected; Two Scottsdale Council Seats Remain
Solange Whitehead won reelection in Scottsdale’s July primary. Two City Council seats remain for the Nov. 3 general election after a candidate withdrew.
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Queen Creek Breaks Ground on Police Headquarters; Road Closure Set
Queen Creek began construction on a new police headquarters June 8, with Crewse Lane scheduled to close June 10 and work expected to continue through 2028.
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Peoria clears way for Amkor’s $33 million expansion
Peoria approved a land sale tied to Amkor Technology’s planned semiconductor expansion north of Loop 303, a project that could shape growth for decades.
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Avondale schedules hearings for proposed operations warehouse
Avondale will hold hearings on a proposed 9.03-acre city operations warehouse near Lower Buckeye Road and 4th Street in August and September.
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Yuma man arrested after police link him to business burglaries
Yuma police arrested a 32-year-old man after investigating commercial burglaries that caused an estimated $353,000 in losses, according to reports.
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Prescott posts proposal for higher solid-waste fees
The City of Prescott has posted a proposal to increase residential and commercial solid-waste collection fees. The proposal is not yet a final rate change.
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Sierra Vista schedules hearings on proposed water-conservation code changes
Sierra Vista will hold public hearings July 28 and Aug. 13 on a proposal to remove the standalone Water Conservation article and move its provisions into other city codes.
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The Nox Entertainment Venue Breaks Ground in Mesa
The Nox, a new Mesa entertainment venue, broke ground Aug. 5, marking a construction milestone for the city’s business and development pipeline.
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Three Gilbert council incumbents lose primary reelection bids
Three Gilbert Town Council incumbents lost their reelection bids in the July 21 primary, creating a major turnover before the town’s November election process.
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Snowflake Unified named in Arizona report on new school projects
Snowflake Unified was among Arizona districts named in a state report covering eight new schools or expansions funded through the New School Facilities Fund.
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Peoria Unified Misconduct Investigation Remains Active Before School Starts
Peoria police searched Peoria Unified offices in July in an ongoing investigation involving two former Centennial High School teachers.
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Scottsdale Advances Water-Use Ordinance, Reviews Data Centers
Scottsdale City Council advanced a large-water-user ordinance initiative as Mayor Lisa Borowsky led a review of data-center development standards.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe posts firefighter/EMT opening
The San Carlos Apache Tribe advertised a firefighter/EMT position in San Carlos, with duties spanning emergency response and community safety education.
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Navajo County reports about 3,000 unused 2024 ballots found at Heber-Overgaard polling site
Poll workers found approximately 3,000 blank ballots from the 2024 general election during Heber-Overgaard’s July 21 primary election.
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Buckeye adopts roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget
Buckeye City Council approved a roughly $765 million fiscal 2026-27 budget, including $297 million for fire stations, roads, a library and public safety.
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Goodyear Updates Development Rules as Growth Plans Move Ahead
Goodyear adopted 2024 International Technical Codes as city leaders continue planning infrastructure, mobility improvements and growth around GSQ.
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Oro Valley’s Path Forward plan moves toward November 2026 voter decision
Oro Valley’s Town Council adopted the 10-year Path Forward plan on May 6. Public implementation and engagement are scheduled from August through November 2026, ahead of a voter decision.
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Arizona Supreme Court Clears Way for Downtown Marana Project
The Arizona Supreme Court denied a petition for review tied to Downtown Marana, ending the legal challenge and allowing the town project to move forward.