Seven Native women compete for the title of Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen, aiming to become cultural ambassadors for their diverse heritages.

Casa Grande residents are encouraged to share input on Safe Routes to School study aimed at improving safety for children biking or walking to school, supported by an ADOT grant.

Lisa Schnebly Heidinger's book "Arizona Friend Trips" is touring Arizona, featured by the Arizona Center for the Book, and will represent the state in the Library of Congress's celebration of literary excellence.

Chandler, Arizona, unveiled a new pickleball facility in Tumbleweed Park, featuring 18 courts and amenities. The opening event includes a ribbon-cutting and introductory sessions.

Chandler and CUSD partner to improve career readiness for high school students with a $10,000 city investment, supporting credential acquisition and career exposure.

Glendale's free Writer in Residence Program features poets Shawnte Orion and Rosemarie Dombrowski offering workshops and consultations at local libraries.

The Dragon Bravo Fire has become the largest ever in the Grand Canyon's North Rim, destroying 70 structures including the Grand Canyon Lodge. Despite suppression challenges, tourists visit; locals air grievances over its management.

Phoenix sees increased use of chilled water stations amid heat, dispensing the equivalent of 150,000 plastic water bottles. Volunteers are key to their maintenance, with 7 stations operating and more planned.

Surprise is recruiting youth for the Surprise Youth Justice Project to engage in restorative justice by participating in Teen Court. Applications are due by August 20 for an August 25 start.

The Phoenix Police Department's Communications Bureau moved to a new center in the renovated police headquarters, enhancing their work environment and communications capabilities.

Casa Grande seeks local citizens to join its Planning & Zoning Commission, influencing urban development. Applications are open until August 22, 2025.

Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary School in Ahwatukee closed temporarily due to high indoor air particulate levels, causing concerns among parents and leading students to be relocated. School officials face scrutiny over their handling of the situation.

Phoenix experiences a rise in contact burns during hot weather. Robert Woolley suffered third-degree burns after falling in his yard. The Arizona Burn Center warns of the danger as temperatures rise.