Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
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💼 Business
Salt River Project signed a power purchase agreement with Pattern Energy to add 600 megawatts of wind power from the SunZia Southwestern project + the deal offers 400 megawatts this fall increasing to 600 by summer to meet rising demand in the valley.
🎓 Education
Families interested in a new learning environment for Grades 9 to 12 can tour ASU Prep Digital+ ASU West Valley Campus to learn about enrollment for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
On Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., West-MEC’s Northwest Campus in Surprise will host Backpacks 4 Kids AZ (offering free haircuts and backpacks with essential school supplies) for students on a first-come, first-served basis.
Three candidates — incumbent Densmore, William Coniam, and newcomer Lisa Everett — filed by July 6 to compete for two open seats on the Dysart Unified School District Governing Board.
They are running for four-year terms.
🏥 Health
Maricopa County reported 18 heat-related deaths this season (nearly triple the 5 recorded at this time last year) and 215 additional cases are under review as county officials and The Salvation Army urge residents to use available cooling resources.
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