Thursday, March 26, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Tucson Mayor Henry Jaastad helped launch a citywide Girl Scout cookie sale by purchasing the first four boxes. Check out the historic photo.

On Wednesday, we reported on an Arizona State University alum winning an Oscar, but he wasn’t the only Arizona-connected winner this year. Former Arizona Wildcat and current NBA coach Steve Kerr won as an executive producer on the documentary short All the Empty Rooms.

Planning a summer getaway just got more complicated. In today’s Flyover Podcast, host Amy Hess shares details from a new report on how changing conditions are rewriting the rules for booking flights. Should you book now or hold off? Tune in to hear what industry insiders are saying. Watch

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Diamondbacks Face Early Test

The Arizona Diamondbacks open their 2026 season today on the road against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Diamondbacks will start ace pitcher Zac Gallen, while the Dodgers counter with 2025 World Series MVP pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Arizona returns a strong core of players, including Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte, after missing last year’s playoffs. Analysts view the team as a contender to reach the playoffs this season.

The Diamondbacks’ home opener comes Monday night against the Detroit Tigers. See the team’s full schedule here.

Fans who attend Monday’s home game will be thankful they’re not paying Los Angeles prices. Tickets for tonight’s Dodger Stadium game are selling for a regular-season record of nearly $400.

Saguaro Removal Sparks Outcry

Residents in the Saguaro Bloom community of Marana are speaking out after dozens of saguaros were bulldozed for new homes, wiping out desert views they paid a premium to see.

Homeowners allege the builder misrepresented plans, saying crews initially relocated some saguaros before more aggressive clearing left the area largely bare.

Home developer D.R. Horton said the development still meets a requirement that more than 30% of the site remains natural open space. It is also working with a nonprofit to relocate some saguaros.

Saguaros are also protected under Arizona law, but can be removed with permits. Town officials said the builder complied with the permitting rules.

Chihuahuas Save Elderly Dog from Coyote

Two Chihuahuas are credited with saving an elderly Shih Tzu after a coyote jumped a backyard fence in Chandler and attacked the Shih Tzu before its two small companions drove the coyote off.

The owner of all three dogs said she woke to barking and saw the attack on camera. She rushed the Shih Tzu to the vet with bite wounds near its jugular. The dog is expected to recover fully.

The owner called the Chihuahuas fearless, saying their tenacity and repeated charges likely saved the third dog’s life. She said she plans to make changes to better protect her yard.

Wildlife officials urge residents to supervise pets and remove attractants, saying coyotes are more active during mating season and are drawn by pet food, trash, and small animals.

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➤ Statewide: Arizona native Dennis Coyle was freed by Afghanistan’s Taliban after more than a year in detention for unspecified legal violations. The 64-year-old, who lives in Colorado, was released following a court review and appeals from family members in the Phoenix area. (More)

➤ Pima County: County supervisors will ask Sheriff Chris Nanos to explain resume discrepancies, contracting with an outside counsel to prepare a request for sworn statements. (More)

➤ Phoenix: The city began issuing photo radar speeding citations Wednesday after a 30-day warning period. The city monitors 17 cameras on major streets and in rotating school zones. (Map)

➤ Superior: Relatives of the four people killed in a Jan. 2 helicopter crash are advocating for improvements in the way recreational slacklines are reported and marked. (More)

➤ Eloy: Robson Ranch residents will see water and sewer bills rise sharply—including a 154% jump in sewer rates—after regulators approved the first increase in more than 25 years. (More)

➤ Oak Flat: The area’s campground will remain open under new management following a federal land exchange tied to the Resolution Copper project. (Details)

➤ Arizona men’s basketball enters tonight’s Sweet 16 game as a 7.5-point favorite, and analysts are breaking down key factors that could decide the game. (Details)

➤ Rally star Travis Pastrana’s 862-horsepower “Airslayer” Subaru WRX STI will make its Prescott Valley debut at the 2026 Prescott Rally on Friday and Saturday during fan viewing events. (Photo)

➤ Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd is being mentioned as a potential candidate to become the next head coach at North Carolina. (More)

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➤ More than 140 Cochise County students pitched business ideas at the Big Idea Blitz in Sierra Vista, with pressure washing startup Pressure Pros taking first place. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix-area businesses have donated more than $118,000 in gift cards and essentials to unpaid federal airport workers amid the partial government shutdown. (More)

➤ United Airlines introduced Relax Row for select long-haul flights, allowing passengers from Arizona and elsewhere to reserve three seats that convert into a couch or bed. (Photo)

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➤ The Cave Creek Kiwanis Marketplace has raised more than $11 million over 12 years, turning donated goods into funding for scholarships, food programs, and youth sports. (More)

➤ Yuma Territorial Prison is celebrating 150 years since its 1876 opening by inviting visitors to tour historic cell blocks, explore exhibits, and learn about its haunted reputation. (More)

➤ The Lights Fest will take place May 2 in Littlefield, featuring a sky lantern release, music festival, and food trucks. (Details)

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