Fountain Hills announces its 17th Make a Difference Day on October 18, 2025, offering free home maintenance help to residents in need. Applications for assistance open until September 1; volunteer sign-ups start August 11.

The article discusses the closing of historical restaurants in Phoenix and the preservation of others, reflecting on the city's food scene and cultural identity.

The Dreamy Draw Music Festival in Scottsdale announces its lineup, including The Lumineers and Vampire Weekend. The festival expands this year with more artists and increased capacity, offering various ticket options for the November event.

Arizona's tech growth fueled by AI is creating data center expansions, but it strains the local power grid and raises concerns about cost distribution.

San Tan Valley voters lean towards incorporating as a town for local governance and control over services like law enforcement and fire control, with early reports showing 66.58% in favor.

Phoenix anticipates extreme heat with temperatures expected to reach 115 degrees, with minimal cooling at night. A slight chance of weekend showers is forecasted.

San Tan Valley voters show support for incorporation, with preliminary results from early voting indicating 67% in favor, despite concerns over potential new taxes.

Arizona Corporation Commissioners attended the NARUC Summer Policy Summit, focusing on electricity demand, A.I., data centers, and infrastructure investment, including natural gas and nuclear energy resilience.

Lake Havasu City's "Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager" will not meet in August but resumes on September 12 at 8:30 a.m. The event allows community engagement and returns to its regular first Friday schedule in October.

AzEIP invites public comment on a procedure revision regarding the distribution of early childhood intervention public awareness materials in Arizona.

Surprise Lately covers community involvement in transport planning, new crosswalks for school safety, and feedback on city codes, with a survey for a master plan and updates on local services and parks.

The Arizona district charged 134 individuals with immigration-related offenses as part of Operation Take Back America, targeting illegal immigration and cartel activity.

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona seeks over $700 million in federal reimbursements for border security expenses since January 20, 2021, citing Task Force SAFE and other collaborations against drug trafficking efforts.