Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
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🎓 Education
Districts in the Phoenix metro area released back-to-school dates for the 2025–26 year, with Chandler Unified + Maricopa County Regional set to start on July 16 and Higley on July 17 while many others resume later in July or early August + some districts have not yet confirmed their dates.
🌲 Environment
Early monsoon winds stirred up dust and pushed air monitors in Maricopa to unsafe levels, and officials warn that personal fireworks today may worsen the air—posing risks for those with asthma or other breathing issues.
🏛️ Government
Officials downgraded the evacuation status on July 3 for communities near the Monarch Fire, which burned 148 acres and was 30% contained by 6:30 p.m. on July 2 — fire crews continued mop-up efforts as investigators determined the fire started on July 1 from dragging chains along U.S. Highway 60.
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