Documents show Paradise Earth — billed as North America’s largest indoor rainforest — has filed materials with tribal planners to build near OdySea after years of delays. Lifetime members who bought early passes are watching the tribal review closely.

Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday with highs near 106°F and sticky nights. Cooling centers are available; thunderstorms and localized flooding are possible later this week.

Arizona State Gang Task Force detectives arrested a suspect in Mesa and seized about 1.5 pounds of meth and $5,500 in cash. The person faces possession-for-sale and forgery charges.

Sushinola Roll is expanding to a storefront across from Desert Sky Mall at 2495 N. 75th Ave., bringing its Mexican-style sushi to west Phoenix.

A man was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a car in Maryvale early Saturday; police say the driver stayed and investigators are on scene.

A new State of Black Arizona report finds Black homeownership at about 39.5% versus 67.4% statewide and lays out a three-part roadmap to close the gap. The authors pair data with community workshops planned for Fall 2026.

Latina-owned Matcha House from Rocio Sheyko plans a late‑summer opening in downtown Phoenix, promising ceremonial‑grade matcha and gluten‑free bites.

A woman reported missing on July 9 was found dead in west Phoenix; police say the investigation is ongoing and details are limited.

Newly released bodycam footage and 911 calls show Queen Creek officers fatally shot a 23‑year‑old during a yard search after a hit‑and‑run. Mesa police are investigating.

Phoenix police intercepted a suspected dealer near 59th Avenue and Camelback and seized roughly 43 pounds of methamphetamine, authorities say.

ADOT reports blowing dust on eastbound I‑10 in the East Valley and warns drivers not to drive into dust storms. Officials say if you can't exit, pull off the paved roadway, turn off lights and wait until visibility improves.

Carefree’s council approved a tax-incentivized plan to convert the 1970s Los Portales Mall into Orchard Street Market, a two-level market and dining hub.

Arizona wildlife officials want hunters to bury rabbit carcasses and report sick or dead animals as RHDV2 shows up across the state. Simple field steps can slow spread.