Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Mesa.
🎭 Culture
Arizona writer Laoise O’Shea detailed the lives of East Coast military wives who came to Arizona between 1871 and 1873.
Their diaries show a stark culture shock in the harsh desert and reveal how these women adapted by learning local skills & traditions.
Local Navajo blogger Alana Yazzie of Queen Creek launched her colorful children’s cookbook The Blue Corn Kitchen: A Navajo Story of Food, Family, and Tradition Tuesday, Sept.
22, which uses family photos + hand-drawn illustrations to share Diné language and recipes with young readers.
Valley's own Josette Sanaphav, known as JREAMZ, won the national title at the Red Bull Dance Your Style USA National Final in Tampa, Florida on Sept.
19 and will compete in the world finals in Zürich on Oct. 24.
📰 Economy
Mesa hosts its 1st Annual East Valley Workforce Hiring Event on Tuesday, Sept.
29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center with over 100 local and regional employers partnering with community resources to connect job seekers with career opportunities + education info.
Mesa is rolling out a new rebranding plan to match its booming economy after international missions boosted its manufacturing and tech profile.
Economic development director Jaye O’Donnell said the strategy aims to strengthen Mesa’s global image and support local investments in Legacy Park and Gateway Crossing for job growth.
🎓 Education
Arizona K-12 educators (including Mesa teachers) can apply for a chance to win $2,500 for classroom needs through the Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers program; applications are open until Sept.
30 while winners will be contacted with surprise calls on Nov. 18.
🏛️ Government
Valley Metro was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Metro Transportation Award from the American Public Transportation Association.
The transit agency serving Mesa recorded 41.7 million trips in fiscal year 2026, with bus on-time performance at 90% and rail at 81% — an 8.7% increase from the previous year.
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