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An extreme heat warning is in effect for the Phoenix area from Monday through Friday, Aug. 17-21, 2026, with highs of 109 to 113 expected. (Photo used under Creative Commons license via RawPixel)

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Washington-based luxury homebuilder Azori is entering the Scottsdale market — its first geographic expansion beyond the Pacific Northwest.

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Luxury homebuilder expands to Arizona, projects over 100 homes a year in Scottsdale market

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DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 16, 2026
Hiker in critical condition after severe heatstroke on Camelback Mountain, rescued by helicopter

Fire crews responded around 11 a.m. to the Echo Canyon Trailhead following reports of a hiker in distress.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Aug 16, 2026
Valley’s first permanent outdoor Ferris wheel opens at Arizona Boardwalk

Guests can buy single rides on the Boardwalk Big Wheel or they can purchase different combinations that include rides.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Aug 16, 2026
Peoria approves $264,000 in arts and culture grants for fiscal year 2027

The money helps nonprofit organizations, schools and small businesses provide visual and performing arts programs for the community.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 16, 2026
30 displaced, over 50 units affected after hotel fire in Phoenix

Firefighters responded around 3 a.m. to reports of a blaze at a hotel near 25th Avenue and Greenway Road.
ANGELA GONZALES/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Aug 16, 2026
David Weekley Homes to break ground at $1B Saddleback master-planned community in Peoria

David Weekley Homes is among the next crop of homebuilders at the development, along with Scottsdale-based Camelot Homes and Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers Inc.
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DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 15, 2026
Phase 1 of massive industrial project planned near TSMC campus in North Phoenix

The initial buildout comes on the heels of TSMC’s announcement to increase its total Arizona investment to $265 billion.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 15, 2026
Woman dead after firing at officers, barricading herself inside Casa Grande home

When patrol officers arrived at the scene, the suspect, identified only as a 49-year-old woman, fired at least one shot toward responding officers.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Aug 15, 2026
Downtown Mesa to leave monsoon-themed ‘Cloud Citation’ on windshields

Downtown Mesa is handing out "Cloud Citations" to reward motorists who follow parking rules through early September.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 15, 2026
Novus Innovation Corridor to expand with new hotel on ASU’s Tempe campus

The hotel will be seven stories and 116,855 square feet located off University Drive and Rural Road.
HELENA WEGNER/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Aug 15, 2026
Chandler economic development director started career chasing water in the desert

Chandler Economic Development Director Micah Miranda's career began when he was a kid with his fascination and appreciation for water.
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 15, 2026
‘I’ll remain true to my principles’: John Giles says joining Katie Hobbs matches conservative values

"I continue to identify with a lot of the principles that the Republican Party says they identify with," Giles said. "That’s very complementary to working with Gov. Hobbs."
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 15, 2026
1 dead, 1 injured after shooting at Goodyear house party

Indian School Road is restricted in both directions west of the Loop 303 as authorities investigate the homicide.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 15, 2026
Ice cream barlour Tipsy Scoop opens in downtown Phoenix

The dessert shop specializes in liquor-infused ice cream and sorbet. It was founded in New York City in 2014.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 15, 2026
Suspect surrenders to police after barricading inside Peoria home

A potentially impaired driver fled and barricaded inside of a house after becoming physically combative with officers.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 15, 2026
1 dead, 3 injured after car gets into rollover crash while fleeing police in north Phoenix

Four people were ejected from the car during the crash after it fled the scene of an earlier call, according to authorities.
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DOUGLAS SANTO | Aug 15, 2026
1 person is dead after crash between car, motorcycle in west Phoenix

Additionally, a woman was taken immediately to a hospital in "extremely critical condition."
HAILEY MENSIK AND HELENA WAGNER/PHOENIX BUSINESS JOURNAL | Aug 15, 2026
Vancouver firm snags Gilbert industrial building for $11M in all-cash deal

Ergas Group — based in Vancouver, British Columbia — bought the 48,382-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in northwest Gilbert from Cohen Asset Management, Inc.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 14, 2026
Arizona securities fraudster ordered to pay more than $2.7M in restitution

Despite not being a registered securities salesman or dealer, Lucio George Martinez founded and served as chairman of MyBrandForce, a consumer-packaged goods company, in 2020.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 14, 2026
Arizona regulators approve plan to shield rural energy customers from data centers costs

The approved application requests the Arizona Corporation Commission's approval be required for electric service agreements between large-load customers and the distribution cooperatives.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 14, 2026
AHS urges owners to get pets year-round vaccinations with preventable diseases on rise

The Arizona Humane Society is on track to have another record-breaking year with 526 puppies and adult dogs being treated for parvovirus to date.
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KYLIE WERNER | Aug 14, 2026
Man dies almost a week after being assaulted during Maryvale soccer game fight

The Phoenix Police Department identified the man who died as Tumusifu Bazirake.
KYLIE WERNER | Aug 14, 2026
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing New River pastor

ABC15 reported that Adam Sheafe pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in court.
DAVID IVERSEN | Aug 14, 2026
Weekend road construction to slow Valley interstate traffic

Closures on Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, SR 51 and SR 347 will slow traffic from Friday night through Monday morning. Here are the detours.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 14, 2026
Gilbert man arrested on 21 counts of sexual conduct with a minor

The child first disclosed the alleged abuse when she was nine years old, saying that it had been happening for about three years, according to court documents.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Aug 14, 2026
As some Arizona agencies cut ties, Flock says its cameras could have solved Nancy Guthrie case

The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson-area home earlier this year.