Scottsdale City Council meetings now have enhanced security measures, including screenings, walk-through metal detectors, and bag checks. Visitors should allow extra time to comply with these procedures.

Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of all state AGs secured GI Bill benefits for a veteran, setting a precedent for others in similar situations.

Governor Katie Hobbs declared a State of Emergency for La Paz County after the Oxbow Bridge collapse due to a wildfire, to speed up aid and address hazards.

Flagstaff is accepting applications for its Sustainability Grants Program for local eco-friendly projects, with a workshop on Aug. 26 to assist applicants.

Matt Giordano has been named the new Police Chief of the Phoenix Police Department, starting his tenure with a focus on community trust and effective policing.

Avondale is starting seal coat projects to maintain roads. The Public Works Department and partners will work from Aug. 11 to Nov. 6, 2025, with possible lane closures. Residents should expect earlier trash pickups.

Arizona's Secretary of State, Adrian Fontes, is requesting $10 million for urgent cybersecurity upgrades and $3.5 million annually for election infrastructure maintenance after a thwarted cyberattack linked to an Iranian entity.

Thomas Adkins has been appointed as the new Deputy City Manager of Glendale, overseeing Intergovernmental Programs and Communications departments, aiming to enhance city programs and meet community needs.

Peoria rallies behind restaurant owner Kelly Yu, who faces deportation after 20+ years in the U.S., as her family and community express their support.

Senator Ruben Gallego held town halls in Globe and Apache Junction, addressing rural challenges, veteran's issues, and ICE practices, plus honoring Marines.

Tolleson, Arizona prepares for the 2025 Special General Election on September 23 to fill the vacant seat of late Representative Raúl Grijalva in the 7th Congressional District, with early voting starting on August 27.

Arizona's State Schools Chief Tom Horne urges Governor Hobbs to adopt a federal school tax credit to benefit all educational settings, including public and charter schools.

Arizona Attorney General intervenes in Tucson's mobile home park's electrical and AC issues, demanding immediate action and contingency plans to protect residents from deadly heat.