Chandler Loop 202 closures June 26–29: ADOT detours for Price & Dobson
Eastbound Loop 202 (Alma School to Cooper) closes 10 p.m. Fri. June 26 to 5 a.m. Mon. June 29; ADOT detours via Chandler Blvd, Pecos & Germann.
Arizona
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Tucson approves RTA Next transit-safety spending as strike deadline nears
Tucson, AZ – Council advanced first-year transit-safety spending, but RTA eligibility review and Sun Tran labor talks remain unresolved.
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Mesa’s Falcon Field landing fees delayed until at least July 30
Mesa’s Falcon Field landing-fee rollout is now delayed until no later than July 30, 2026, while the city finalizes a vendor and FAA concerns continue.
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Phoenix adopts 2030 food plan as SNAP cuts and summer hunger pressures grow
Phoenix city leaders adopted a food plan on June 9 as SUN Bucks launched and Valley food banks reported heavy demand heading into summer.
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Kingman-area hantavirus death prompts Mohave County rodent-safety warning
Kingman, AZ – Mohave County says a Kingman-area resident died of Sin Nombre hantavirus, with the exposure source unknown and cleanup precautions urged.
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Mesa adopts FY 2026-27 budget after $30M-$36M gap warning
Mesa’s FY 2026-27 budget is set after officials warned of a $30 million to $36 million general-fund gap and said reserves and cuts helped close it.
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Phoenix homeowners face a 2.79% primary-tax bump before June 17 hearing
Phoenix homeowners face a 2.79% rise in average primary property taxes, even as the rate dips slightly, with a public hearing set for June 17.
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Phoenix budget adds housing money; June 17 tax hearing is next
Phoenix approved its next budget with housing, homelessness, heat-response and staffing money, but homeowners should watch the June 17 tax hearing.
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Gilbert closes Desert Sky Park for summer while Phase 2 continues
Gilbert, AZ — Desert Sky Park closed May 26 through Sept. 4 while the town keeps Phase 2 work moving on a 50-acre expansion with fields and family amenities.
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Chandler council delays Flock camera vote, pushing privacy fight into July
Chandler delayed a Flock Safety vote until mid-July, keeping its license-plate reader cameras in place while privacy concerns stay in play.
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Scottsdale steps up short-term rental enforcement as citations rise
Scottsdale says short-term rental citations are rising as enforcement increases, while residents still have a complaint path and state law limits local control.
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Gilbert moves to sell 18.9 acres near Topgolf, bid opening set June 1
Gilbert is advancing a sealed-bid sale of 18.9 acres near Ray Road and Santan Village Parkway, with bids due June 1 and council review set for June 9.
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Phoenix trash and recycling fees rise July 1 after council approval
Phoenix AZ – The city’s trash and recycling bill rises July 1, then again in 2027 and 2028, after council approved a phased rate hike.
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Mohave County weighs Opportunity Zone 2.0 tracts that could affect Kingman-area growth
Mohave County is reviewing 21 eligible census tracts for Opportunity Zone 2.0 recommendations, with a state nomination window expected in mid-2026.
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Mesa measles exposure sites expand as county confirms new cases
Maricopa County confirmed three new measles cases May 6 and posted more Mesa exposure sites. Residents should check the county tracker and watch for symptoms.
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Phoenix approves park rules on medical care and food distribution
Phoenix City Council approved new park rules limiting non-emergency medical care and food distribution, with the changes taking effect June 5.
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Phoenix approves trash and recycling rate hike for July 1
Phoenix City Council approved a residential solid-waste rate increase on April 22. New trash and recycling charges start July 1, 2026.
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Tucson’s FY27 budget avoids the worst cuts, but fire, rec centers and fees are still in play
Tucson AZ – The city’s April 21 budget presentation backs away from the deepest cuts, but fees, service levels and the final June vote still matter.
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Gilbert’s proposed Target store near Higley and Ocotillo is stirring traffic and neighborhood concerns
Gilbert AZ – A Target-linked retail rezoning near Higley and Ocotillo is moving through review as neighbors press concerns about traffic, noise, and fit.
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Glendale’s Thunderbird Conservation Park trailhead closures will reshape access through 2027
Glendale AZ – Thunderbird Conservation Park is keeping trails open, but staged trailhead closures started April 6 and will affect parking and access through 2027.
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Gilbert’s utility bill audit and April rate hike are colliding — what residents should watch now
Gilbert AZ – April utility bills now reflect approved 2026 rate increases while the town’s billing audit continues, leaving residents focused on accuracy and costs.
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Phoenix approves a smaller trash-rate hike after public input — what changes on July 1
Phoenix AZ – City Council approved a reduced trash and recycling rate increase that starts July 1, raising residential bills from $37.32 to $42.32.