Phoenix Climber’s Everest Triumph Ends In Tragedy On The Descent
A Phoenix resident who’d trained for months reached Everest’s summit in mid‑May but fell ill on the descent and died during a rescue, officials say. Reports name the climber and point to snow blindness and altitude illness during the recovery effort.
Garland’s Giant Republic Apartments Heads For Courthouse Showdown
A foreclosure auction is set for The Republic Apartments in Garland after S2 Capital allegedly defaulted on a $78.6M loan, while feeder-fund notes warn of a possible equity wipeout.
Canadian Snowbirds Flock Back To Phoenix And Florida Housing Hotspots
Realtor.com and NAR data show Canadian homebuyers are reengaging with U.S. housing searches, concentrating in Phoenix and Florida and lifting demand for higher‑end listings.
Phoenix Renters on the Brink Get New Lifeline from County Courts
Maricopa County is testing a court‑connected eviction diversion pilot in Phoenix that pairs tenants with rental aid, mediation and legal help to avoid judgments. Officials say the test will target ZIP codes with the most filings and measure what works.
Downtown Shuffle: More Of Phoenix’s Unhoused Sleep Under A Roof
The 2026 PIT count found a majority of Phoenix’s unhoused were inside shelters for the first time, a shift city officials credit to new beds and a staffed outdoor site. Advocates say chronic homelessness still needs long‑term fixes.












