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Good morning to you Tempe! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tempe’s $23,000 storm fund could help your recovery
  • What investigators say really happened inside Tempe Tavern’s crowded bar nights
  • See how Tempe first responders saved a struggling pup from a canal

Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents: A Season of Light and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Tempefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Tempefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 53.
  • Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tempe residents affected by October microburst will get $23,000 in donations (kjzz.org) — Tempe residents hit by the intense October 13 microburst will soon see about $23,000 in locally raised relief funds distributed through Tempe Community Action Agency. The city-designed “flexible” aid is meant to cover gaps left by insurance and federal programs, helping with things like damaged cars, lost work clothes, and other storm-related costs after more than 1,000 homes and businesses were impacted.
   

• Docs: Underage patrons allegedly paid Tempe Tavern bouncers to enter without ID (fox10phoenix.com) — Tempe residents are learning more about an ongoing state investigation into Tempe Tavern, where records describe repeated underage drinking citations and undercover operations. Documents allege some underage patrons paid bouncers extra to enter without IDs, raising fresh questions about bar oversight and how authorities can better curb fake-ID use.
   

• WATCH: Firefighters, police officers help save pup stuck in Tempe canal (azfamily.com) — First responders in Tempe pulled off a heartwarming rescue after a tired pup got stuck swimming in a city canal, prompting a coordinated response from police and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue. Officers coaxed the dog to safety, rushed it to a vet for a checkup, and later shared the uplifting, teamwork-filled video with the community.
   

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  • I want to thank everyone who commented on my post regarding my semi feral Tuxedo GOOD NEWS He's home I dribbled food up to my yard when I spotted him and he's been home for a day and a half now.
    His eye looks better but I'm sure something happened to spook him. 0 (Nextdoor South Tempe)
  • UPDATE: FOUND!!!
    if anyone has good recommendations for breakaway tracker collars, pet cameras, etc let me know! LOST CAT ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ unfortunately my orange… (Nextdoor Kyrene-Superstition)
  • Tempe Union High School District posted a job opening for Student Teachers/Observation Students/Internship Students - Spring 2026 in Tempe. Apply here.
  • Goodwill Industries International, Inc. posted a job opening for Donation Attendant Part Time in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chandler

  • Chandler group needs volunteers for wreath event (chandlernews.com)
  • Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies Celebrates New DBH Graduates (usatoday.com)
  • A Home Reno Without ‘Resale in Mind'? A Pair of Arizona Empty Nesters Gave It a Go. (mansionglobal.com)

Paradise Valley

  • Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas in Scottsdale Accepts Reservations Ahead of January Opening (globaltravelerusa.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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