Mesa City Council approved zoning changes for business park expansion, raising traffic concerns and calls for better transit and pedestrian infrastructure.

The Horseshoe Fire burned 300 acres northeast of Phoenix, with crews protecting utility lines and properties amid 10 mph winds.

Runoff into Lake Powell is forecasted at a record low 800,000 acre-feet in 2026, threatening Arizona’s water supply amid historic drought conditions.

At least six Union Pacific rail cars derailed near Casa Grande, Arizona, on May 8, 2026; cause and official statements are pending.

Phoenix firefighters are battling the Horseshoe Fire near Horseshoe Lake, which has burned 300 acres and is threatening homes and utility lines.

Tempe and Scottsdale officials report no protests or police clashes over Scottsdale resort tax hike vote through 2026.

An Arizona judge ordered the expedited deportation of the parents of terminally ill Chicago-born teen Kevin González from ICE custody.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced a $100 million bond to fund the extension of the light rail into downtown Mesa, enhancing regional transit.

The Arizona Legislature rejected bills banning masked ICE agents in Maricopa County schools, with no related measures passed as of February 2026.

Mesa High School in Arizona was locked down and students evacuated after a suspicious package was found amid a nearby burglary suspect sighting.