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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three Valley shelters are offering free pet adoptions during October. Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is waiving fees for dogs and reducing fees for puppies until Oct 15 at Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale locations, while the Arizona Humane Society and the Arizona Animal Welfare League hold specials from today and Oct 4 respectively. KTAR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Intel, a long-time semiconductor maker in the Valley, is staging a comeback by seeking investments and partnerships with big tech firms such as Apple and TSMC — as it works to be leaner, faster and more efficient. The U.S. government recently took a 10% stake in the company — and investments like Nvidia’s $5 billion point to a renewed push to boost domestic chip manufacturing, setting the stage for future growth. KJZZ
- ➤ A TV show on Oct.2 reviewed how Intel, which laid off 700 workers in July, is planning a comeback with government investment—while former Phoenix teacher Hailey Alcaraz debuted her novel 'Rosa By Any Other Name' that remixes Romeo and Juliet in 1950s Phoenix. KJZZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rawhide Town returns this Halloween with a thrilling display that features a live zombie apocalypse—designed to offer local families a spooky, fun experience. 12 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tribal leaders say the federal shutdown is hurting Indian services because the Bureau of Indian Affairs furloughed over 1,100 workers—tribal schools and health services still have funds while other programs may lose support. Leaders warn the government must honor its promises to tribes and protect jobs if the shutdown continues. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Maricopa County released eviction filing numbers for September that show a drop—officials noted fewer cases than in previous months. County leaders will review the data to understand trends in local housing stability. 12 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Maricopa County voters will decide on Prop. 409 in November, a bond measure that will raise $898 million to build a new behavioral health hospital—adding 200 beds for those with serious mental illness. KJZZ
- ➤ A listeria outbreak linked to recalled products at Trader Joe's, Walmart — and Albertsons has resulted in 19 hospitalizations and 4 deaths; the CDC advises customers to throw away affected items and clean surfaces to stop contamination. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ On Wednesday, community advocates and health care providers told lawmakers that state efforts to stop Medicaid fraud did not work and hurt legitimate providers. The testimony said that fraud continued despite new policies and left providers struggling with timely payment—impacting care for many American Indian patients. KJZZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tom Simplot, a former councilman and housing official, said a new ballot initiative will offer extra loans to cover down payments for any homebuyer and will help the middle class buy homes in the Valley—he added that without easing permit delays for building new houses, prices will stay high. This program aims to widen existing mortgage aid beyond first-timers to all buyers facing steep home prices. KJZZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Phoenix Mercury face the Las Vegas Aces in the 2025 WNBA Finals that begin today in Las Vegas. The Mercury, who overcame doubts after major player changes, must beat a team led by star A’ja Wilson—a best-of-seven series that will later shift to Phoenix for additional games. The Arizona Republic
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