Apache Junction secures an "AA" bond rating from Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s, indicating strong financial health and potential for lower borrowing costs.

Scottsdale launches the Scottsdale College Promise scholarship for local high school graduates, offering last-dollar aid for college, with a $100,000 initial commitment.

Arizona's education budget, including ESA program funding, ended FY 2024 with a $4.3 million surplus, refuting claims that ESAs would overburden the state's finances.

Queen Creek government offices are closed for Labor Day. Public safety services remain available. Trash collections are unaffected, and emergency contacts and online services are provided. Normal hours resume after the holiday.

Yavapai County officials promote year-round wildfire vigilance and Firewise standards, emphasizing the need for local engagement in prevention amid staffing challenges and potential wildfire threats.

Gabrielle David, an appointee of District 3 Supervisor Sylvia Lee, joins Pima County's Small Business Commission, bringing a rural perspective from the historic Ajo Copper News legacy.

Surprise, AZ announces service adjustments for Labor Day, with trash pickup delayed until September 3 and modified hours for city libraries and recreational facilities.

Scottsdale Video Network in Arizona provides a diverse range of TV programs, including city meetings, historical shows, environmental education, and local stories, catering to various interests, accessible on Cox Cable channel 11 and online.

An aggressive fire damaged Alhambra Beloved Church in Phoenix, sparing the main sanctuary but affecting other portions of the building; no injuries reported, cause under investigation.

Home prices in the Phoenix metro area continue to rise, with Paradise Valley leading with a typical value of over $3.4 million, a sizable increase over five years, amidst nationwide affordability challenges.

Rupi Kaur releases a 10th-anniversary edition of "milk and honey" with new content and a collector's edition on October 1. She will tour, including an event in Tempe on October 21.

The Assistance League of Phoenix's Delivering Dreams Buses program provides children from Title I schools with new outfits and shoes for the new school year, having assisted over 15,000 kids since 2012.

Tribal leaders and activists protested against the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, calling for its closure over environmental and sacred land concerns.