Clever Koi in Phoenix offers an innovative dish, udon carbonara, blending Italian and Asian flavors, with a focus on technique and culture in fusion cuisine, as noted by Phoenix New Times and Saiga Vietnamese Eatery.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed 138 bills in 2025, approaching her previous record, including ones on hotel homelessness warnings and renaming the Gulf of Mexico in schools.

310 individuals faced charges for immigration offenses in Arizona, including illegal re-entry and smuggling, as part of a crackdown led by various federal agencies.

San Luis municipal pool opens on June 2nd, offering summer aquatic activities, fitness hours, and affordable entry fees, with the season ending on September 21, 2025.

Officials in Kingman, AZ were involved in a fatal shooting after a domestic call, where a man threatened with a firearm was shot by police SWAT members.

Between May 5 and May 10, Arizona state troopers made several major drug busts, seizing methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl worth millions. These seizures highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to protect communities and stop dangerous drugs from entering the state.

Litchfield Park has scheduled a Memorial Day ceremony on May 26, including patriotic music, flower-laying, and Taps, led by Mayor Schoaf, with a follow-on presentation and refreshments.

A 77-year-old Vietnam vet is among ASU's diverse graduates, including online students, celebrating the completion of their degrees, showcasing resilience and lifelong learning.

The Phoenix Zoo euthanized an 18-year-old mountain lion, Mystic, due to renal failure, and plans to welcome new cubs to continue its conservation legacy.

Peoria plans commercial solid waste rate hikes; a public hearing is set for June 3, 2025, to discuss potential increases for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Groundbreaking has begun for Arizona's first Buc-ee's in Goodyear, with officials celebrating the start of construction of the travel center set to open in summer 2026.

Arizona enacted House Bill 2679 to reduce energy costs and enhance grid investments through utility securitization, benefiting both consumers and infrastructure.

Sen. Ruben Gallego showed support for law enforcement with legislation during Police Week, including the BADGES Act and Innovate to De-Escalate Modernization Act. He also backed the Invest to Protect Act to aid police welfare.