Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1936, a lightning strike burned down a Parker high school just five days after its completion.

Speaking of lightning, keep an eye on the skies today. A storm system that began yesterday is expected to bring continued rain and thunderstorms across much of Arizona.

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Housing Drives Living Costs Above U.S. Average

Rising housing costs have pushed Arizona’s cost of living above the national average.

The annual State of Housing in Arizona study also reported that 22% of homeowners and 54% of renters are considered cost-burdened, paying more than 30% of their income for housing.

Local wage growth in numerous occupations, including office work, sales, food service, transportation, and management, lags the increase in housing costs, the report said.

The disparity led to record eviction and homelessness rates last year, despite Arizona’s housing construction reaching a record high in 2023 and municipalities investing millions in affordable housing developments.

Students Return After Fatal Stabbing

Maryvale High students returned to in-person classes on Monday, about a week after a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in a classroom, allegedly by a fellow student using a pocketknife.

The school announced plans to increase police presence and review safety measures, including its new advanced weapons detection system.

After the stabbing, the school was temporarily placed on lockdown, and students shifted to remote learning for the remainder of the week.

The suspect, Chris Daniel Aguilar, 16, is expected to be charged as an adult with second-degree murder. Police say the stabbing followed a dispute over a stolen firearm.

Teen Wins $50K Prize for Robot Arm

Chandler teen Brad Wu was awarded a $50,000 Davidson Fellows Scholarship for creating a brain-controlled robotic arm to help stroke patients regain movement.

Wu, 17, a senior at Arizona College Prep High School, began developing the lightweight device last summer, inspired by a relative’s stroke and the daily struggles of stroke victims.

Davidson Fellows Scholarships are among the nation’s most prestigious prizes for students under 18, and the program this year celebrated its 25th anniversary by awarding a record $825,000 to 21 students nationwide.

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➤ Taylor: A pilot of a small plane low on fuel made an emergency landing near a roadway on Sunday. No injuries or damage were reported. (Watch)

➤ Flagstaff: Colleagues and community members mourned the death of veteran fire department Capt. Paul Sanders, who died at home Saturday of unspecified causes. (Photo)

➤ Tucson: The city will work with area nonprofits to create an encampment for homeless residents in Ward 3. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix: Rescue divers on Sunday recovered the body of a man who went missing near the Devil’s Elbow section of the Salt River. (More)

➤ Benson: Firefighters reported the Sheep Fire has been contained to three acres. Authorities urged caution on the reopened westbound lanes of I-10 as crews continue work on both sides of the interstate. (More)

➤ Sedona: The city seeks input on a proposed shuttle linking Tlaquepaque, Hillside, and Uptown, with a Sept. 18 public meeting and a survey planned. (More)

➤ Former Arizona Wildcats quarterback Jayden De Laura led the Vegas Knight Hawks to a 64-61 victory in the Indoor Football League championship in Tucson this past weekend. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll became the first player in franchise history to post three consecutive seasons of 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals must trim their roster down to 53 players by the league’s deadline this afternoon. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | WNBA | U.S. Open

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➤ BNSF Railway postponed a rezoning hearing on its proposed multibillion-dollar Wittmann rail hub. The delay comes amid ongoing public debate and one community’s move to incorporate as a town to gain more control over project planning. (More)

➤ Real estate tech startup Bonus Homes will relocate from Los Angeles to Phoenix, citing the Valley’s strong housing market and tech industry growth. (More)

➤ A Scottsdale home with 12,724 square feet, six bedrooms, and nine bathrooms went on the market for $14.5 million. (Photos)

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➤ Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott will host historian Robin LaCorte for a Sept. 6 lecture exploring WWII, veterans’ postwar challenges, and Arizona stories. (Details)

➤ Padeland, a 35,000-square-foot center with padel and pickleball courts, a brewery, restaurant, and wellness amenities, will open this fall at the former LOOK Dine-In Cinema in Chandler. (Photos)

➤ A 17-foot-tall color-shifting sculpture called The Flame now stands outside The Remi in Old Town Scottsdale. (Photo)

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