Arizona State University's West Valley Campus will host a resource event on October 18, 2025, for families of the long-term missing, offering support and collecting DNA samples.

Casa Grande libraries are hosting a week of events for all ages, including book clubs, game series, cooking classes, craft gatherings, movies, language classes, and technology courses.

Phoenix will observe Indigenous Peoples' Day without changes to trash collection, but transfer stations and most libraries will close; parking meters will operate, but there will be adjusted transit services.

Scottsdale city crews responded to monsoon flooding by cleaning debris and restoring roads. Officials emphasized safety and sustainability in their efforts, with places like Scottsdale Stadium and WestWorld prepped for events despite the challenges.

Gilbert Regional Park will be closed for the Sound Bites Music & Food Festival on October 11, with live performances and food options. Parking and transportation details are available online.

Tempe has announced the Indigenous Peoples' Day schedule, noting city office closures but continued emergency services. Public transportation will run as usual, some recreational facilities will have altered hours, and cultural venues will be closed.

Amkor Technology has begun building a $7 billion manufacturing campus in Peoria, aiming to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the US and create 3,000 jobs. The site is part of the city's Innovation Core initiative.

Mesa Parks and Recreation's winter youth sports and recreation registration opens, offering programs for children, teens, and adults such as basketball, cheer, karate, and more.

A nonprofit in Phoenix, Wild at Heart, is working to protect burrowing owls from development-driven habitat loss, while in British Columbia, grizzly bears make a comeback due to conservation efforts.

Chlorine tablets off-gassed in Phoenix, triggering a hazmat response. The area was evacuated and monitored for air quality, but no injuries were reported.

Holocaust survivor Ben Lesser's passing is mourned; he left a legacy of hope and education with his Zachor Holocaust Remembrance Foundation, vital in ensuring that the lessons of the Holocaust are remembered and taught.

North Phoenix residents oppose the proposed NorthPark development over concerns about increased housing density and traffic congestion, particularly near schools and crosswalks. They aim to address their concerns at upcoming city meetings.

Mesa firefighter Paul Shupe died at 58 from glioblastoma, after over 20 years of service. His life was honored at a funeral with an Honor Watch by fellow firefighters.