Golf: Ford Championship

Golf: Ford Championship

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Ford Championship golf tournament at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona, on March 29, 2026.

US: Anti-ICE Protesters Gather in Chandler to Condemn Immigration Crackdown

Protesters, including local students, gathered in Chandler, Arizona, on Monday, January 26, to condemn an immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The demonstration saw a significant turnout as participants voiced their opposition to the enforcement measures.

RECAP: Wall of Dust Engulfs Arizona, Disrupting Travel and Power

On August 25, a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Arizona, plunging cities into near-total darkness and sending residents scrambling for safety. Fierce winds toppled trees, disrupted power across Maricopa County, and caused widespread flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, while the swirling clouds of dust infiltrated homes, cars, and streets, creating an apocalyptic scene across the state.

US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 10

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality 2

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

US: Dust Storm Blankets Metro Phoenix

A dust storm swept through the East Valley, Arizona on Monday, July 21, reducing visibility and worsening air quality for residents. Strong winds were reported in areas such as Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert, where blowing dust created hazardous conditions. Downtown Phoenix also experienced dust blowing.

US: Dust Storm Sweeps Metro Phoenix Amid Windy Weather

A dust storm swept through metro Phoenix on Monday, July 21, and windy weather hit many places in the East Valley, including Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert.

US: Swarm Of Bees Disrupts MLB Game Between Diamondbacks And Dodgers At Phoenix Chase Field

On Tuesday, April 30, the MLB game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers, scheduled to begin at 6:40 pm local time at Chase Field in Phoenix, has been delayed due to a swarm of bees on top of the protective netting directly behind home plate. The PA announcement told fans to “BEE patient.

U.S. internment camp history marked at Arizona park

U.S. internment camp history marked at Arizona park

Kenso Zenimura, an 89-year-old former Japanese professional baseball player, points to a photo showing him held at an internment camp for Japanese immigrants and Japanese-Americans during World War II in Chandler, Arizona as the city unveils on Jan. 21, 2017 a series of panels with information about the area's wartime history. The city held a ceremony to unveil the panels near Nozomi Park, the complex of baseball parks and swimming pools, ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Feb. 19, 1942, signing by President Franklin Roosevelt of an executive order which resulted in the incarceration of Japanese immigrants and U.S. citizens of Japanese descent. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo