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A strong Pacific storm is pulling deep moisture into Arizona, with the best chance for widespread rain Wednesday night into Thursday.

The free, three-day folklife festival is back downtown, bringing food, music, dance, crafts and hands-on activities to Tucson.

Storms are expected to keep moving through metro Phoenix, with a wind advisory in place and delays piling up at Sky Harbor.

I think this is one of those weather setups that deserves attention, not panic: rain is coming, and Arizona should act like it.

I’m not shocked Arizona made the list. Kids want houses, not long drives, and the data points straight at Power Ranch.

ADOT says weekend construction will close stretches of Loop 101, Loop 202 and northbound SR 51, with more lane restrictions on SR 347.

Canyon Lake is closing for months while crews inspect and maintain dams and a river channel downstream, exposing lake bed that’s usually underwater.

October in the Valley brings fairs, festivals, markets and more. Here’s a quick look at one of the month’s biggest draws.

From Oktoberfest to Pride and design week, here’s a quick look at what’s happening around the Valley.

I’m calling this one a mixed bag: the heat is back, but so is the chance for weekend rain in the Valley.

Gilbert’s Harvest in the Heritage District returns Sept. 26 with art, pumpkins and a little seasonal theater.

Maricopa County is planning a second annual summit on teen mental health and violence prevention, with digital life and school phone use at the center.

Southern Arizona is leaning into fall with the Cochise County Fair, Sahuarita Oktoberfest, a miniature trash workshop and more.

Phoenix travelers got the usual modern-air-travel cocktail: a tech glitch, storm delays, and a ground stop.

Rodeo Scottsdale returns to WestWorld Sept. 11-13 with PRCA events, music and young competitors chasing Junior National Finals Rodeo spots.

Storm clouds are building around the Valley, and a few pop-up showers or blowing dust could show up as the first full day of fall settles in.

Arizona is still hanging on to summer heat, but fall is on the way, and forecasters have weighed in on what comes next.

From restaurant deals to vintage market treasure hunts, fall 2026 is packed with reasons to leave the couch.

Phoenix Sky Harbor saw cancellations and lengthy delays Monday as an FAA outage in the Northeast rippled through the day.

Surprise teen Ellie Mae Smith is drawing attention for her acting and screenwriting, including a 2026 Young Artist Academy Award.

ADOT is closing part of eastbound I-10 through the Deck Park Tunnel this weekend as several Valley freeways get maintenance work.

I’m all for free fall arts events in metro Phoenix, especially when they actually feel like a reason to leave the house.

I think this was a very Arizona reminder that monsoon season still runs the show, with Mesa taking the brunt of it.

Heavy rain flooded roads in Scottsdale and Mesa, stranded cars and prompted rescues as officials urged drivers to avoid standing water.