Surprise, Arizona, is improving its waste disposal with a monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, separating e-waste and offering 50 electronic pickups monthly plus 40 other HHW collections per day.

Registration is open for El Mirage's Fall Bulk Trash Curbside Pickup, a city service that helps residents dispose of large items for a fee, requiring adherence to specific disposal guidelines.

Peoria introduces a new Bell 505 helicopter to enhance its public safety operations, with officials expressing the initiative’s role in improving emergency response and aerial support.

Gilbert, AZ commemorates 9/11 with a memorial ceremony and "Tribute in Light" honoring lives lost and first responders, advocating community service in line with the National Day of Service.

The DPS Local Retirement Board meeting on August 21, 2024, will cover topics such as disability retirement applications and retiree work requirements at the Arizona DPS.

St. Vincent de Paul opens a new 100-bed housing facility in Phoenix to aid seniors and disabled adults, including veterans, offering transitional shelter and support services.

The City of Chandler received a $50,000 grant from the GRIC to create the Chandler Native Plant Oasis at Veterans Oasis Park for educational purposes on native flora.

A Phoenix family with six autistic children received a free new pool from Shasta Pools, after their neighbor contacted the co-owner, Jeff Ast, who was moved to help.

A water outage in Casa Grande affected 4,000 customers after a booster station failed due to monsoon activity, with service restored later in the afternoon.

At 78, Sherry Yates became a homeowner for the first time, overcoming financial challenges and instability with the support of a housing counselor and community.

Railroad maintenance activities sparked the Rose Fire in Wickenburg, AZ, destroying 15 structures and causing U.S. 60 to close, with total costs around $971,000.

Residents in Arizona, including Buckeye's Dominic Wiederin and Phoenix apartment dwellers, face oppressive heat due to failing or absent AC systems, with some waiting extended periods for repairs.

Mesa Public Schools in Arizona installs vape detectors in middle and high school bathrooms for student safety, alongside weapons detectors, after successful piloting at Red Mountain High School.