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Across the rapidly expanding cities of the American Southwest, developers are facing a unique sustainability challenge: how to create dense urban housing that responds to extreme heat, water scarcity, and growing energy demand. In Mesa, Arizona, one new residential development is demonstrating how thoughtful design and green building strategies can reshape the future of desert urban living.

Sunday turned tragic on Mesa's east side when a motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a vehicle, according to Mesa police. The rider was rushed to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. Investigators temporarily shut down the area near Crimson Road and Southern Avenue while emergency crews worked the scene and documented the crash.

PHOENIX — Honeywell announced Monday that the company is expanding its manufacturing of F124 jet engines at its Phoenix campus. With the U.S. Navy expected to soon procure more than 200 aircraft for its jet training system, Honeywell plans to add on-site assembly at the Phoenix campus for engines that will power the Beechcraft M-346N aircraft.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Look for a warm start to the new week with sunshine and a high of 95 degrees in Phoenix. That’s nine degrees above normal for this time of year, and 10 degrees shy of the daily record. A ridge of high pressure over the Southwest...

TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe police are investigating a shooting at a pool party in Tempe. According to authorities, the suspects and victims fled the scene near Broadway Road and McClintock Drive before officers arrived. Police said officers found and detained multiple people involved in the incident. Victims have reportedly...

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A man has been detained after he attempted to flee a crash where he hit a woman near 43rd Avenue and Thomas Road in west Phoenix.

PHOENIX — Gas prices in Arizona are now on a downward trend after a sudden spike brought prices up to $5 per gallon at the pump. As of April 20, the average price per gallon in the Phoenix area is $4.73, which is a 22-cent drop from two weeks ago.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A portion of Northern Avenue has reopened in north Phoenix after a man was hit by a truck. Phoenix Police said officers responded near 29th Avenue and Northern around 2:30 a.m. and found a man seriously injured in the road. The man was hospitalized with life-threatening...

PHOENIX — Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille signed a lease in Gilbert last year. Now, the Texas-based chain has an opening date for its first Arizona location. The steakhouse at 1865 S. Santan Village Parkway will have its grand opening June 8. The restaurant will span 11,000 square feet...