Daily editionFriday, August 21st, 2026
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Community
Glenn Jordan will host the Keep Raising Your Bar Pull-Up Challenge at HUB Fitness, 14647 S. 50th St near Ray Road, Ahwatukee on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9:00 a.m. Participants will test pull-ups while raising funds for the Arizona Burn Foundation to support burn survivors + prevention programs.
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Education
Chandler Unified’s Governing Board approved a contract on Aug. 19 for nine school resource officers at its middle and high schools for the remainder of the 2026 to 2027 school year; Board President Patti Serrano cast the only opposing vote.
Chandler IndependentRead more
Government
ADOT has launched three new specialty license plates, including Italian American Heritage, Kidney Disease Awareness, and Suicide Prevention, now available online for Arizona drivers.
The $25 annual plate (with $17 supporting charities) adds to 107 options offered by the agency.
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