Flagstaff reduces fire restrictions to Stage 1 starting August 27, 2025, due to increased moisture, though wildfire risks persist and certain activities like open burning and fireworks remain banned.

Chandler Public Library receives a $100,000 donation from Friends of Chandler Public Library for 2025-2026 programs.

Peoria Police offers a Citizen’s Academy to provide insight into police operations, with sessions on various law enforcement aspects. Registration is open for the ten-week course.

The Mesa Police Department enhances DUI patrols for Labor Day weekend with a task force working during peak hours to prevent impaired driving incidents.

Surprise, Arizona is hosting a Dementia Awareness & Resource Fair in collaboration with partners to enhance public understanding and provide resources for those impacted by dementia.

The Arizona Auditor General's report found the Mohawk Valley Elementary School District mismanaged finances and properties, including the use of property taxes for emergency repairs and poor management of staff housing units.

Glendale city offices will close for Labor Day, but essential services like trash collection continue. Public transit operates on a limited schedule, and recreational centers will reopen Sept. 2. The Glendale Municipal Airport remains open.

YouTube TV may lose Fox channels amid pricing dispute; subscribers risk missing Fox news, sports, and shows, with a $10 credit offered for potential blackout. Fox One launch offers an alternative streaming option.

ASU football staff captured a time-lapse of a vast dust storm, or haboob, at Sun Devil Stadium, garnering millions of views online. The phenomenon coincided with preparations for ASU's football season.

Arizona's universities see a drop in international student enrollment due to tighter visa policies. ASU, the University of Arizona, and NAU have all reported declines.

The SBA opens Business Recovery Centers in Arizona and for Tribal Nations to help entities affected by fires apply for disaster loans and recovery aid.

Tempe announces altered city services for Labor Day: offices closed, emergency services active, limited transit service, no trash pickup interruption, select facilities with reduced hours, and online resources available.

The City of Phoenix allocated $40,000 to the Love Your Block Grant Program to support sustainable, neighborhood-led beautification projects focusing on environmental sustainability and water conservation.