Phoenix|News|
Hundreds Of Jobs Available At Phoenix Sky Harbor Hiring Fair
The monthly airport hiring fair arrives as Arizona’s unemployment rate rose to 4.9% in June.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
See Smoke Near Tucson? Planned Burns Underway Near Oracle
The Forest Service said smoke may be visible near Oracle during prescribed pile burns planned through Sept. 15.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Lands In Top 3 Happiest Large Cities In America, Study Finds
A new WalletHub study ranked Scottsdale high for health, income and quality-of-life measures among large U.S. cities.
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Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Misses Top 50 In Happiest Cities Ranking; 4 Valley Cities Shine
WalletHub ranked Phoenix No. 56, while Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler and Tempe all landed in the top 20.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Monsoon Storms Could Bring Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding To Tucson Area
The National Weather Service said stronger storms could drop 1 to 3 inches of rain before drier air arrives this weekend.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
New Whole Foods Sets Sights On Fall Opening Near Old Town Scottsdale
The grocery chain is hiring for a new store at Indian School and Miller roads in the former Fry's space.
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Phoenix|News|
Popular Camelback Trail Closing Soon: What Phoenix Hikers Need To Know
Phoenix says the Cholla Trailhead will close for about two weeks while a new sewer line is installed on Cholla Lane.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Popular Old Town Scottsdale Restaurant Sel Bistro Closes After 10 Years
Chef Branden Levine and May Levine said goodbye to the Old Town Scottsdale restaurant over the weekend.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Free Touch-a-Truck Event Coming To Scottsdale For Kids
Bierman Autism Centers in Scottsdale plans a free sensory-friendly morning with trucks, activities and tours.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Free Plant Sale And Seed Swap Coming To Tucson's Mission Garden
Gardeners can shop for plants, pick up free seeds and ask questions at Mission Garden on Oct. 3.
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Phoenix|News|
Free Child Vaccines Offered Across Phoenix: Who Qualifies, Where To Go
The city's Baby Shots program offers no-cost childhood vaccines to eligible families through a federal program.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Wants Your Input On The 2026 Section 8 Housing Plan
Scottsdale will accept written comments and hold hearings on its 2026 voucher program administrative plan.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
I-10 Closure In Tucson: Palo Verde Interchange To Shut Down Permanently
The closure is part of ADOT's I-10 Kino to Country Club project, with a new Country Club interchange expected this fall.
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Phoenix|News|
Bodycam Released As Phoenix Police Investigate Man’s Death As Homicide
Police said detectives now believe Bill Blancas became unresponsive during a fight with family members.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Murder Suspect Arrested In Germany After Girlfriend's Death
Police said a 20-year-old man was arrested in Germany after a Tucson homicide investigation.
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Phoenix|News|
4 New Restaurants Coming To Phoenix Sky Harbor's Terminal 4
Greenwood Brewing, The Farm at South Mountain, Ingo’s Tasty Food and a Mark Tarbell burger concept are expected to open in late 2026.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Sandwich Chain With ASU Ties Sets Grand Opening Date In Scottsdale
The fast-casual sandwich chain’s Scottsdale opening includes a local ownership group with James Harden.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Tightens Oversight Of Large-Scale Data Centers
The rules create a public review process and new standards for noise, water, energy and setbacks.
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Phoenix|News|
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt After Rollover Crash In Central Phoenix
Police said a vehicle rolled over and hit a wall near 7th Avenue and Portland Street early Saturday.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale Council Race Down To 3 Candidates After Littlefield Withdraws
Littlefield said the July primary results led him to leave the race and return to his zoning group full time.
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