Tempe Publishes 2026 Back-to-School Guide With Care at 18 Schools
Tempe’s 2026 back-to-school guide outlines school-year resources and before- and after-school care through Kid Zone at 18 Tempe and Kyrene schools.
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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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Tempe’s drink-spiking ordinance is now in effect as Safe Bars rollout continues
Tempe’s new ordinance requires qualifying late-night liquor establishments to make drink-spiking test kits available, post notices and keep kits unexpired as the city develops its Safe Bars program.
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Tempe’s next police-recruit application window remains open through September 2
Tempe opened its Police Officer – New Recruit application window July 9. Applications close September 2, with a listed $79,977 starting salary and testing scheduled for September 16 or September 19.
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Tempe will show proposed 25-year transportation priorities on August 12
Tempe will present proposed Transportation Plan 2050 priorities at noon online and 6 p.m. in person on August 12, with survey feedback open through August 30.
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Tempe voters will decide on a proposed 0.5% sales-tax measure Nov. 3
Tempe voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve Proposition 424, a proposed 0.5% transaction tax for public safety, transportation and early-childhood programs.
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Tempe-Area Gas Hits $4.50; Diesel Nears $5.60 as Prices Rise
AAA’s July 31 check put Phoenix-Mesa regular gas at $4.495 and diesel at $5.596, with both rising again for Tempe-area drivers and businesses.
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Tempe Demolishes Former Food City for Dorsey Station Project
Tempe’s former Food City site near Apache Boulevard and Dorsey Lane was demolished July 23 ahead of a planned affordable housing and grocery project.
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Tempe Police Review Continues After Mill Avenue Arrest; Felony Charges Declined
Tempe Police are still reviewing a July 19 Mill Avenue arrest after edited footage was released and Maricopa County declined felony prosecution.
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Tempe Daily Brief: Housing Policy, Black History Month, City Meetings
Tempe, AZ — February 6, 2026 — City leaders weigh new housing incentives as Black History Month events continue and local boards meet around town today.
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Weekly News Wrap-Up: Tempe, AZ
Tempe, AZ — February 5, 2026 — This week in Tempe, local events, community initiatives, and weather updates shaped the news landscape.
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Tempe’s Upcoming Festivals and Recent Traffic Incident
Tempe, AZ — February 3, 2026 — Tempe prepares for two major festivals this month, while a recent rollover crash on Loop 202 Red Mountain is under investigation.
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Tempe, AZ Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
6:50 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Tempe, AZ: 61°F (Clear) · Humidity 25% · Wind 8 mph
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Tempe FanCon Returns with Exciting Activities and Guests
Tempe, AZ — January 31, 2026 — Tempe FanCon returns today, offering fans a day filled with cosplay, comics, and pop culture festivities.
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Tempe, AZ Weather Snapshot – January 31, 2026
5:30 PM · Saturday, January 31, 2026 · Tempe, AZ: 81°F (Clear) · Feels like 79°F · Humidity 11% · Wind 7 mph
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Tempe News Brief: Zipps Reopens, Upcoming Events, and More
Tempe, AZ — January 30, 2026 — Zipps Sports Grill reopens after federal searches; upcoming events include Real American Freestyle 06 and Extra Innings Festival.