Daily editionSunday, August 30th, 2026
Good morning, Chandler.
The Good Day Chandler Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
Community
The Chandler Military and Veterans Commission is hosting the first Salute to Service 5K at Veterans Oasis Park on Sunday, Oct. 25 to honor veterans and raise funds for the Field of Honor Veterans Memorial - nominations for the memorial are accepted until Sept. 15, with plaque updates planned for the Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 8.
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Economy
AAA Arizona reported that Chandler gas prices increased 15 cents — reaching $4.69 a gallon on Aug. 27.
Although the national average fell to $4.08 a gallon, experts said this August could set a record for high fuel costs.
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Government
The City of Chandler will hold Good Neighbor 101 classes in September to help residents learn about available city services.
Sessions run on Sept. 16, Sept. 23 and Sept. 30 as department leaders explain neighborhood programs and water conservation efforts.
Chandler ArizonanRead more
Health
At a high school cross-country meet in Chandler on Saturday morning, several runners showed heat-related illness; two were taken to a nearby hospital while three were evaluated and released (Chandler Fire Department reported).
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