Gila County agenda lists $7,838 for Young Public School summer youth jobs
A May 19 Gila County agenda listed Young Public School for $7,838 through the county’s 2026 Summer Youth Work Employment Program.
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Apache County confirms plague case; no Concho-specific notice identified
Apache County Public Health Services District confirmed a plague case in a county resident who recovered after treatment. Officials say public risk remains low while environmental risks are assessed.
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Sun City West residents to keep primary fire-district tax rate unchanged for fiscal 2026-27
The North County Fire & Medical District Board approved an unchanged primary fire-district property-tax rate for Sun City West residents for fiscal 2026-27.
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Cochise County’s Planned Animal Shelter Property in Huachuca City Enters Escrow After $440,000 Offer
Cochise County has entered escrow on 450 N. Huachuca Blvd. in Huachuca City for a future animal shelter, with closing scheduled for on or before Aug. 1, 2026.
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Scottsdale Council Race Leaves Two Seats for November
Scottsdale voters reelected Solange Whitehead in the July 21 primary, while two City Council seats remain undecided until the November 3 general election.
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Tempe Begins Full Irrigation Replacement at Ken McDonald Golf Course
Tempe has begun the first phase of a municipal golf-course upgrade, replacing Ken McDonald Golf Course’s existing irrigation system.
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Peoria Unified investigation puts district response under scrutiny
Police are investigating alleged sexual misconduct involving two former Centennial teachers as board members question how Peoria Unified responded.
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Navajo Nation drought emergency puts water and farm infrastructure in focus for Pinon area
A Navajo Nation drought emergency declared June 9 proposes $6.55 million for water and agricultural infrastructure, while separate agreements advance more than $10.5 million in federally funded projects across the Nation.
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Bullhead City continues 2026 general-plan update after public-hearing process
Bullhead City’s 2026 General Plan update advanced through three scheduled public hearings, but the approved materials do not establish that the plan has been adopted.
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Kingman council considers traffic study for three-road intersection
The Kingman City Council is considering a professional-services agreement to study traffic conditions where Walapai Mountain Road, Stockton Hill Road and Annie Divine Avenue meet.
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Arizona regulators schedule hearing on proposed Mohave County natural-gas power plant
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality will hold an Aug. 6 public hearing on a proposed air-quality permit for the Mohave Energy Park in Mohave County.
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NFL suspends Cardinals executive Ryan Gold indefinitely over gambling and draft-information violations
The NFL said an investigation found that Arizona Cardinals personnel executive Ryan Gold shared confidential information about 2026 draft selections and placed parlay bets on NFL and college games.
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Surprise neighborhood grant applications due Aug. 28
Surprise neighborhood groups have until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, to submit 2026 Neighborhood Grant Program applications to the city.
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Safford council scheduled final vote on 2026-27 city budget
Safford City Council scheduled a July 27 public hearing and final adoption vote for the city’s fiscal-year 2026-27 budget.
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Anthem begins public-input phase for facilities master plan
Anthem’s facilities master-plan process enters community input in July 2026, with evaluations and board consideration scheduled through September 2027.
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Arizona gains 27,900 jobs over year as June employment drops seasonally
Arizona added 27,900 nonfarm jobs from June 2025 to June 2026, led by health care and social assistance, even as employment fell by 46,700 jobs in June.
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Arizona’s Statewide Canvass of July 21 Primary Scheduled for Aug. 6
Arizona’s Secretary of State has scheduled the statewide canvass of the July 21, 2026, primary for Aug. 6, beginning the formal process of confirming results.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe disaster-loan deadline has passed. Here is what assistance remains
The August 1 deadline for SBA physical-damage loan applications tied to FEMA-4911-DR passed for the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Eligible businesses and nonprofits may still have an economic-injury loan path through March 1, 2027, while HUD housing relief and specified federal tax assistance remain available under separate rules.
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EPA cleanup schedule advances at Southwest Superfund sites
EPA’s 2026 Superfund schedule puts residential soil removal, groundwater treatment and uranium-waste cleanup on the construction calendar.
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USDA sets conditional Aug. 24 reopening for Mexican cattle trade
USDA plans to reopen Douglas, Arizona, on August 24 after a long screwworm-related suspension, but inspections and Mexico’s compliance will control what follows.
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Deadline arrives for arguments on Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan ballot measure
Arguments for or against Lake Havasu City’s 2026 General Plan must be filed by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, for the November 3 voter-ratification election.
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Federal Colorado River plan puts Lake Powell and Mead on deadline
A federal proposal could require deeper Colorado River cuts as low reservoirs threaten water deliveries, hydropower and recreation before Oct. 1.