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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NFL preseason opens as 32 teams move toward August roster deadline
The 2026 NFL preseason opened with the Hall of Fame Game, while all 32 clubs prepare for preseason games and an Aug. 30 deadline to set 53-player rosters.
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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.
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Glendale Budget Cuts Services as Police Staffing Expands
Glendale’s 2026-27 budget began July 1 with service reductions, eight new downtown police officers and continued crime-lab development.
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Chandler Ends Use of Flock License-Plate Readers After Audit Anomaly
Chandler ended its use of about 40 Flock license-plate cameras after an audit found an anomaly, putting renewal plans and privacy safeguards on hold.
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Nogales council approves CDBG applications for Elm Street water and sewer work
The Nogales City Council approved grant applications that include replacing Elm Street water and sewer infrastructure, along with separate applications for park improvements.
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Scottsdale sets November council race after July primary
Solange Whitehead won reelection in Scottsdale’s July primary, while four candidates advanced to November for the two remaining City Council seats.
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Maricopa voters will decide on a new long-range growth plan
The City Council approved a general-plan update for the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot. If voters approve it, the plan would replace Maricopa’s 2016 framework.
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Surprise Seeks Artist for $165,000 Police-Substation Artwork
Surprise is seeking an artist for a $165,000 exterior artwork project at a planned police substation near 163rd Avenue and West San Ysidro Road.
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Flagstaff reviews proposed 1,989-unit development near Kiltie Lane
Flagstaff planning materials identify a proposed 1,989-unit community on 453.59 acres, with a public hearing scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026.
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Phoenix launches one-time aid for residents who lost SNAP benefits
Phoenix has launched one-time assistance for eligible households that lost SNAP benefits, including $600 for utilities and $100 for transportation.
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Navajo County discloses ballot-box key left at Pinetop-Lakeside site
Navajo County says two Recorder’s Office representatives inadvertently left a key on a ballot drop box after a July 15 collection at Pinetop-Lakeside Town Hall. Security cameras captured the incident, according to the county.