Apache Junction celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Multi-Generational Center with a series of events including games, discounts on memberships, and a chance to win a one-year membership.

Casa Grande invites public input on its Community Development Block Grant program report, with a review period from August 31 to September 14, 2025, and a public hearing on September 15.

Flagstaff announces facility closures for Labor Day, with City Hall, the landfill, and other services paused, but the Aquaplex and Jay Lively Center remain open. Trash and recycling pickup schedules are adjusted for the holiday.

Gabby Vera of Lake Havasu City has been named the 2025 APRA Young Professional of the Year for her impactful work in Parks and Recreation, as well as earning a national award from the NRPA.

Tolleson, AZ announces its Pavement Surface Treatment Project to seal street cracks from Sept 2-22, affecting east-west streets between 96th and 91st Avenues.

Two individuals have been convicted for misappropriating Arizona's ESA program funds, a case that the Department of Education uncovered and referred for prosecution.

Scammers are using AI and personal data to send highly personalized spam texts, making them harder to distinguish from real messages, as reported by FOX 10 Phoenix and Securelist.

Tempe, Arizona prepares for traffic and transit changes due to ASU Sun Devils' 2025 home football games, offering detailed transport plans and advising on street closures and transit detours.

Lake Havasu City announces closures for Labor Day including city offices and the Community Aquatic Center, while essential services like police, fire, and trash collection remain operational.

Phoenix is recruiting volunteers for its Water Wranglers program to promote water conservation. Applications for the 2025 fall cohort are open, with requirements including being over 18 and having a high school diploma or equivalent.

The Woods Fire near Sedona, Arizona, has been fully contained, affecting 59 acres. Evacuation orders have been lifted, and local readiness is emphasized.

Maricopa has begun its annual pavement preservation to maintain roads from September to May, involving lane restrictions and "No Parking" signs in affected areas.

A Scottsdale doctor recounted surviving six days in a New Orleans hotel during Hurricane Katrina, highlighting the lack of government response and the community bond among stranded guests.