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Phoenix City Council approved a one-year pilot allowing permitted outdoor artists and vendors on Roosevelt Row private property during 12 First Fridays events, without restoring street or alley closures.
Phoenix City Council took final action September 9 to permanently designate the city’s spring holiday as Farmworkers Day, with observance planning set for a Monday close to April 6.
Maricopa County has confirmed 113 heat-related deaths through Aug. 22, with 584 additional cases under investigation as a Phoenix-area extreme heat warning continues through Saturday, Aug. 29.
Phoenix has launched one-time assistance for eligible households that lost SNAP benefits, including $600 for utilities and $100 for transportation.
Phoenix is hosting the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships and USA Gymnastics National Congress, bringing a national sports event to the city through Aug. 9.
An Army safety investigation found crews skipped required procedures when a Black Hawk intentionally released fuel over populated areas near Phoenix Sky Harbor on Feb. 5.
An active Phoenix-area Extreme Heat Warning calls for 109-to-116-degree afternoons through Tuesday. Phoenix residents can use a 24/7 respite center, extended-hour cooling sites and 2-1-1 transportation help.
Maricopa County says mediated negotiations produced an agreement between its Board of Supervisors and Recorder’s Office on operations for the 2026 primary election.
Former U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs won Arizona’s Republican nomination for governor in the July 21 primary and is set to face Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs in the Nov. 3 general election.
Phoenix’s 2026 election calendar sets Wednesday, Aug. 5, as the deadline for submitting pro and con arguments on city ballot measures to the City Clerk.
Arizona State University announced a hospital-preparedness project supported by a $1 million federal grant administered through the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Phoenix’s City Clerk has set Aug. 5, 2026, as the deadline to submit arguments supporting or opposing ballot measures for the city’s Nov. 3 regular council election.
Phoenix Police released a critical-incident briefing July 10 on a June 28 officer-involved shooting at 4900 East Thomas Road. The Arizona Department of Public Safety was conducting the criminal investigation.
Phoenix City Council approved a program to share water among Arizona cities as officials prepare for possible reductions in Colorado River supplies.
Phoenix’s deadline for pro and con ballot-measure arguments is Aug. 5, part of the city’s election calendar for the Nov. 3, 2026 City Council election.
Phoenix regular gas averaged $4.510 and diesel $5.640 on August 1, with both prices higher across AAA’s daily, weekly, monthly and yearly comparisons.
Maricopa County says people may have been exposed to measles at Chase Field and a South Phoenix IHOP, with monitoring deadlines of Aug. 2 and Aug. 3.
Phoenix has local heat funding for 2026-27, but pandemic-era aid expires after 2026 as Mayor Kate Gallego seeks broader federal support.
Phoenix residents will see a $5/month solid waste rate increase starting with the July 2026 bill. Here’s the smaller-container discount and Project Assist help.
AZCC voted 4-0 on July 8, 2026 to repeal outdated electric energy-efficiency rules. The DSM programs may continue, but related surcharges could change later.
Phoenix AZ – Phoenix City Council approved SWAP, a voluntary water-sharing framework with Tucson aimed at preparing for potential Colorado River cutbacks.
Phoenix AZ – After the July 7 hearing, APS says rates aren’t changing now. ALJ ROO expected late Nov; ACC vote by Dec. 31, with early-2027 effects if approved.
