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Gov. Hobbs ‘closely monitoring’ flooding and evacuations across the state

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As several Arizona counties deal with major flooding, Governor Katie Hobbs said she is tracking the situation. “I’m closely monitoring the Oak Creek flooding and evacuations across Arizona. I’ve directed state resources to help,” Hobbs said in a post on X. Hobbs said...

Arizona · 6d
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Scottsdale ballots: Two races, four positions, six candidates

Tuesday, Nov. 3, looms large around the country, with scores of federal positions to be decided in the general election. And voters from Tucson to Fredonia (“Arizona's northern-most town”) will decide on the governor’s race, state representatives and propositions. Here in Scottsdale, voters will rule on a...

Scottsdale, AZ · 7d
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East Valley Tribune

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Most Mesa schools earn ‘A’ or ‘B’ from state

Last year was a strong year for Mesa Public Schools for the Arizona Department of Education’s letter grades as all its comprehensive high schools were among the 33 schools that earned an “A.”. The district overall received a “B,” as did 34 of its schools. Seven...

Mesa, AZ · 7d
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KJZZ's Sun Up for Nov. 2, 2026

KJZZ's Sun Up is a weekday morning podcast giving you the Arizona news you need to start your day. It is the biggest stories of the day from KJZZ News. ANNOUNCER: KJZZ’s “Sun Up” is supported by Banner Health, Arizona’s largest nonprofit health care system. Last year, Banner reinvested more than $1.1 billion in community health and charity care. Banner Health: Nonprofit for Arizona. BannerHealth.com/nonprofitforaz.

Arizona · 6d
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Arizona flooding lingers after 6 inches of rain: Here’s what to know

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The rain has stopped, but Arizona’s rivers remain dangerous as flood warnings continue after a storm dumped more than 6 inches in some communities like Munds Park, Forest Lakes and Oak Creek. In Phoenix, some spots like McCormick Ranch and north Scottsdale got more than...

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

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Children’s Museum of Phoenix launches preschool, literacy center for downtown community

MARK BRODIE: A new preschool will be opening in downtown Phoenix next fall, and it’ll be located in a place that may be familiar to a lot of kids and their grownups. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix — which itself is located in an old school building — is undergoing a more than 35,000-square-foot expansion and renovation that includes about 10,000 square feet for a new preschool. There will also be a new early literacy learning center as well.

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

12 News

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Flooding in Scottsdale after storms

Scottsdale, AZ · 6d

Arizonas Family

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Here’s how much rain just fell in Arizona as storms dump up to 8 inches

Scottsdale, AZ · 6d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Jaw-Dropping Children’s Museum In Arizona That Deserves A Spot On Your Bucket List

Most bucket list items involve a plane ticket, a passport, and a level of logistical planning that makes you tired before you’ve even left the house. This one just requires a drive to downtown Phoenix and a willingness to be genuinely amazed by something in your own backyard. The...

Phoenix, AZ · 12d

CBS 8

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Severe weather causes major flooding in Arizona

Arizona · 5d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Secondhand Arizona Bookstore Where Every Bookworm Will Happily Get Lost For Hours

Somewhere in Youngtown, Arizona, there’s a bookstore that will make you forget you had plans today. R Bookmark is the kind of place that turns a quick errand into a two-hour adventure, and honestly, you won’t even be mad about it. Let’s be honest about something for a...

Youngtown, AZ · 8d

AZFamily

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Traffic causing evacuation issues on tribal land

Rising floodwaters prompted evacuation orders for portions of the White Mountain Apache Tribe Sunday morning.

Phoenix, AZ · 6d

AZFamily

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Hobbs declares state of emergency for tornado storm-hit towns

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in state relief money is coming to the Arizona communities that were hit by tornadoes and other severe storms last week.

Phoenix, AZ · 8d

wheninyourstate.com

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Arizona was hit by golf ball-sized hail as a rare storm brought tornado risks

Arizona experienced an unusually powerful storm overnight Tuesday, Oct. 20, and into Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, bringing golf ball-sized hail and damaging winds to northern and central parts of the state. The weather system also raised concerns about tornadoes and flash flooding, creating multiple hazards for residents across affected communities.

Arizona · 9d

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Arizona Has A Free Museum Where Kids Hold Real Meteorites And Rocks That Look Like Bacon

Tucked inside a recreation center in the northwest Valley, a small volunteer-run rock museum opens its doors for just three hours a week and charges nothing at the door. Most Phoenix-area families have driven within a few miles of it without ever knowing it existed, which is exactly what makes it such a satisfying find. Inside are glass cases packed with labeled gems and minerals, a little shop with friendly prices, and a darkened black light room where ordinary-looking stones suddenly shine in colors nobody expects.

Sun City, AZ · 9d

fox10phoenix.com

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Arizona storms trigger swift water rescues across Scottsdale washes

The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to five water rescues after vehicles drove into flooded roadways near the Indian Bend Wash and McCormick Ranch Golf Club. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

Scottsdale, AZ · 7d

northcentralnews.net

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Phoenix Writers Club: 100 years of creativity and camaraderie

In 1926, the city of Phoenix was roughly 5 square miles; its skyline was dominated by the Heard Building – completed in 1920 and home to The Arizona Republican and the Phoenix Gazette – and the Luhrs Building, the tallest building in the city once complete in 1924. The 1926 re-routing of the Southern Pacific Railroad’s main line through Phoenix was a key factor in the city’s growth, Sky Harbor airport would come along just three years later, and downtown and the greater Phoenix area was fast becoming a tourism destination.

Phoenix, AZ · 7d

KTAR News

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Expect rain throughout Valley Halloween evening into Sunday, roads could become impassable

Friday’s storms drenched parts of the Valley, and the rain is expected to continue Saturday evening into Sunday. Parts of the Paradise Valley area got between 2 and 3 inches of measurable rain over a three-hour span from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, while much of north Scottsdale got between 1 and 2 inches.

Maricopa County, AZ · 7d

12 News

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Flooding closes Osborn Road in Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ · 6d