The Valley hosts various events, including the Irish Fountain Fest with fountain greening, music, and beer, alongside other cultural festivals and concerts.

A man named Darryl Skinner was fatally shot in Phoenix; Craig Arnwine was arrested for the murder. A second, unrelated shooting occurred downtown with no arrests yet.

The Chandler Museum's "Ceangal/Connections" exhibition celebrates a 15-year sister city relationship between Chandler, Arizona, and Tullamore, Ireland with diverse artistic works.

Senator Ruben Gallego opposes GOP spending cuts and the influence of Elon Musk on public policy, prioritizing veterans' benefits and Arizona's environmental needs.

Phoenix is close to selecting a new police chief, with four candidates remaining. The finalists were chosen after community input and a national search. A public forum is scheduled for March 19 to discuss the candidates.

Phoenix is a finalist in the IDC Smart Cities Awards for its Innovative Chilled Drinking Water initiative, with high-tech stations installed around the city.

Queen Creek hosts a free Cardboard Box Car Drive-in Movie event for Earth Month, featuring "The Wild Robot". Residents make eco-friendly cars from recyclable materials for a family-friendly evening with free popcorn and a sustainability emphasis.

Scottsdale's Cycle the Arts event combines cycling with art appreciation on an 11-mile bike tour featuring public art and insights from local artists. Registration is required for the free event.

ADOT announces freeway restrictions in Phoenix, including overnight closures and lane reductions, from March 14-17 due to maintenance and improvement projects.

Arizona officials call for stricter child safety reporting laws, with proposed bill aiming to expand mandatory reporting to more school personnel and improve procedures.

Trash collection rates in Apache Junction are increasing by 5% from April 1st due to national trends, with households paying up to $1.11 more per month.

The NAIWRSA was introduced by a bipartisan group in Congress, including Arizona Senators Gallego and Kelly, to secure water rights and access for several Arizona tribes, involving a $5.1 billion plan to build water infrastructure.

Phoenix, Rio Reimagined, ASU, and ADEQ are organizing a clean-up of the Salt River on March 15, involving community volunteers and supported by local organizations.