Scottsdale Fire Department enhanced wildfire mitigation, emergency response, and training in 2025, managing vegetation, certifying neighborhoods, and opening a new station.

Lake Havasu City will close administrative offices on January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but essential services will continue. Normal operations resume January 20.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office lists found items, including a .357 revolver and a Springfield XD-40 firearm, urging rightful owners to claim their belongings by February 17, 2026.

Diamond Rio will headline the Wild West Music Fest in Maricopa, Arizona, from March 27-29, featuring music, carnival rides, games, and food. Tickets are available online.

Queen Creek offers free Water-Smart Workshops to residents, focusing on desert-appropriate landscaping and water conservation, running through April 2026.

A Phoenix campus that helps refugee families could be shuttered after a federal pause on refugee admissions left enrollment near two dozen students.

Gilbert offices close on MLK Day; trash services continue, and residents are encouraged to attend local MLK events, including a parade and festival. The Water Tower will be lit in red, black, and green.

Pinal County seeks community input on its ERR, a necessary step for local developments ensuring environmental compliance. The county's certification to HUD promises legal accountability, with a 15-day period for objections post-submission.

Arizona AG Kris Mayes is investigating AI chatbot Grok, created by company X, for allegedly generating illegal content, including child abuse imagery. She urges affected persons to report it to her office.

Residents of Surprise can contribute to the city's Parks & Recreation Master Plan online or at community meetings, offering input on park designs and priorities.

Phoenix is facing unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures nearing record highs. The warmth is attributed to a high-pressure system, with forecasts indicating continued above-average temperatures.

City Hall added a self-service passport photo booth for convenient ID photos without appointments, offering retakes and ensuring biometric compliance for $15, with an email option for $5 more. Limited to those who can sit unassisted.

Lake Havasu City invites contractors to a Lunch & Learn about city projects and bidding on February 11 at the Municipal Courthouse. Registration is open until January 31.