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Friday, August 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ G. Frank Davidson Elementary School started its school week with activities including arm wrestling, a Kindness Club session, and a Batman-themed event — sparking excitement among students for the new year.  12 News
  • ➤ A 3rd-grade class at G. Frank Davidson Elementary School started the day with a dance party that made students smile—a creative start to learning.  12 News
  • ➤ Education officials say that Valley schools continue to struggle with recruiting and retaining qualified teachers — a problem that remains a challenge in Arizona.  12 News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • ➤ District Judge Dominic W. Lanza heard arguments on Aug. 6 from the San Carlos Apache Tribe and environmental groups seeking to block a land swap for Oak Flat—where Resolution Copper plans to use block cave mining to extract copper if the exchange goes forward. He said he will make a ruling before the 60-day review period ends on Aug. 19, when the swap could be finalized if not halted.  The Arizona Republic
  • ➤ A gila monster was caught on camera taking a dip in a pool—its unusual swim is now making waves online.  12 News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ DPS is focusing enforcement efforts on SR 202 as a new initiative to curb dangerous driving in Maricopa—local drivers can expect increased patrols to boost road safety.  12 News

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