Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 106 and low of 85 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Hot with some sun, temps: high: 108, low: 84.
Saturday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 111 and low of 85 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arizona football players named USA TODAY Preseason All-Americans (azcentral.com) — Queen Creek's Casteel High punter Nolan Balke has been named a USA TODAY preseason third-team All-American, putting a local athlete on a national watch list. The piece highlights several top Arizona high school football standouts and notes key season-opening games later this month.
• Number of heat deaths in Maricopa County has already doubled compared to 2025 (12news.com) — Maricopa County has already confirmed one heat-related death in Queen Creek as part of a countywide total that's double this time last year. Officials report 81 confirmed heat deaths so far in 2026, underscoring ongoing extreme heat risks across the Phoenix metro area.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Luna went missing yesterday somewhere around 2am-6am in Sossaman estates. If you see her please call 480-435-4537. Thank you (Nextdoor Sossaman Estates)
I have officially gotten my AZ real estate license! So excited to help my neighbors in this great community! (Nextdoor San Tan Foothills)
Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Queen Creek. Apply here.
Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Queen Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Queen Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gilbert
Mint Cannabis Retail Lead - Gilbert in Gilbert, AZ (pennlive.com)
'A stepping stone': Gilbert heat relief site gives people a place to escape extreme heat (abc15.com)
Gilbert Will Not Consider Cancelling Contract With Flock Safety Town of Gilbert (opgov.news)
Mesa
Mesa couple's garden exchange stands help community grow through Arizona heat (abc15.com)
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