Hotels Lose Hundred Of Millions + Arpaio Runs For Mayor

Up and at 'em, Phoenix! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in and around Phoenix.

First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 91 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Phoenix:

1. Phoenix hotels lost hundreds of millions of dollars due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the losses to hotel revenue in Phoenix and Arizona were much less severe than the hits that hotels in other cities and states took. (KJZZ)
2. Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced Tuesday his intention to run for mayor of Fountain Hills in 2022. If he wins, he'll be 90 years old when he takes office. Arpaio has lived in Fountain Hills for more than 20 years. (KTAR.com)
3. Vanguard was named to the list of Arizona's Most Admired companies in 2021. Vanguard is an investment management company based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It has had a location in Scottsdale for 27 years. Companies considered for the Most Admired list are judged based on things like innovation, social responsibility and workplace culture. (AZ Big Media)
4. A Phoenix mother and her baby were shot to death by the woman's estranged husband Monday night, according to police. The husband was taken into custody at the scene. (Phoenix Patch)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Gentle Reads book discussion group — In person or via Zoom. (11 a.m.)
• Webinar: Prepare for your interview. (Noon)
• Teen Night at Lincoln Family YMCA. (4 p.m.)
• Art Class for Kids with Diana — Tolleson Public Library. (4 p.m.)
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• Bridging Law and Our Natural Resources, Yesterday and Today with Dr. Michael Brescia. (5:30 p.m.)

Phoenix Patch Notebook

• Phoenix Police Department: "Happy 7th birthday Dennis! Born in the Netherlands in 2014, Dennis was brought to Phoenix to join #PHXPD. When Dennis isn't at work, he enjoys chasing his favorite ball and swimming in the pool. Join us in wishing Dennis a happy birthday!" (Facebook)
• Phoenix Fire Department: "Oct. 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week! This year we encourage you to Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety: 1. Three chirps nonstop means it’s time to get out of the house. 2. A chirp every 60 seconds means it’s time to replace your smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector. 3. Place one in every sleeping room and in the hallway of the bedrooms. For more information on Smoke Alarm safety and fire prevention week, visit NFPA.org/fpw" (Facebook)
• City of Phoenix: "Did you know: Arizona is one of only nine states with more than one million Hispanics? #HispanicHeritageMonth #PHX" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Caitlin Sievers

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Phoenix Daily? You can email me at caitlin.sievers@patch.com.