Phoenix Right Now

Phoenix Right Now with Maria Alvarez delivers fast, timely local news, weather, traffic, sports, business, events, and community stories from Phoenix and across the Valley.

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  Arizona Faces Deepest Colorado River Cuts Under New Federal Plan

  Aug 24, 20261 minS0

  <p>Arizona will take the largest reductions among Lower Basin states under a newly finalized Colorado River conservation plan lasting through 2028. The decision directly affects Central Arizona Project supplies and keeps water security at the center of planning for Phoenix growth, agriculture and long-term development.</p><p>Production note: Maria Alvarez is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.</p><p>SOURCES</p>Arizona hit hardest by Colorado River cuts — KTAR — 2026-08-21<br>https://ktar.com/arizona-water-news/arizona-colorado-river-cuts<br/>

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  Phoenix Biotech Closure Will Eliminate 90 North Valley Jobs

  Aug 24, 20261 minS0

  <p>Pinnacle Transplant Technologies plans to close its north Phoenix facility and eliminate 90 jobs by the end of 2026. The company, which processes donated human tissue for medical use, cited declining revenue tied to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement changes in a state WARN filing.</p><p>Production note: Maria Alvarez is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.</p><p>SOURCES</p>Phoenix biotech firm to shutter facility, lay off 90 employees — ABC15 Arizona / Phoenix Business Journal — 2026-08-24<br>https://www.abc15.com/news/business/phoenix-biotech-firm-to-shutter-facility-lay-off-90-employees<br/>

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  Sunday Haboob Leaves Phoenix With Dust, Wind and Little Rain

  Aug 24, 20261 minS0

  <p>A large haboob swept across metro Phoenix Sunday night, reducing visibility and triggering a dust storm warning across much of the Valley. Scattered showers followed, but rainfall was limited in many neighborhoods as forecasters shifted attention back to extreme heat through the rest of the week.</p><p>Production note: Maria Alvarez is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.</p><p>SOURCES</p>Phoenix gets dust, rain from storm system Sunday night — AZFamily — 2026-08-24<br>https://www.azfamily.com/2026/08/24/phoenix-gets-dust-rain-storm-system-sunday-night/<br/>

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  Arizona Veterinarian Warns of Rare Heat Injury Threatening Dogs

  Aug 24, 20261 minS0

  <p>Arizona veterinarians are warning Valley pet owners about a lesser-known heat injury affecting dogs during the prolonged August heat wave. The warning comes as Phoenix remains under extreme heat alerts and daytime temperatures continue above 110 degrees, creating risks beyond the more familiar concerns about paw burns and heat stroke.</p><p>Production note: Maria Alvarez is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.</p><p>SOURCES</p>Rare heat injury in dogs prompts warning from Arizona veterinarian — AZFamily — 2026-08-24<br>https://www.azfamily.com/2026/08/24/rare-heat-injury-dogs-prompts-warning-arizona-veterinarian/<br/>

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  Arizona Takes Largest Share of New Colorado River Water Cuts

  Aug 24, 20261 minS0

  <p>Arizona will absorb the largest reductions among the states and tribes relying on the Colorado River under a new federal conservation plan running through 2028. The Interior Department adopted a Lower Basin agreement developed by Arizona, California and Nevada, with Central Arizona Project supplies among the most closely watched.</p><p>Production note: Maria Alvarez is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.</p><p>SOURCES</p>Arizona sees largest Colorado River cuts under new federal water deal — AZFamily — 2026-08-21<br>https://www.azfamily.com/2026/08/21/finalized-colorado-river-reduction-plan-details-water-cuts-arizona/<br/>

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