Phoenix typically isn’t identified with submarines for some pretty obvious reasons. But there is a strong retired military presence in Arizona and an interest among many in military history. The Show spoke with Marcus Hensley, the co-chair of the Arizona Silent Service Memorial effort, who has also served on submarines.

Leading up to what is often referred to as “voting month,” The Show spoke with the two people most responsible for making sure the election goes smoothly in Maricopa County — County Recorder Adrian Fontes, who is up for re-election this year, and Director of Election Day and Emergency Voting Scott Jarrett.

As the November election nears and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there are questions about how some vulnerable populations will be able to cast their ballots. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs has made moves she says will ensure all who are eligible to vote in November can do so. But some county recorders and Gov. Doug Ducey have expressed concerns about those changes, and the governor has asked Hobbs to suspend the changes immediately.

The Navajo Nation is implementing a stricter weekend lockdown as it looks into new clusters of coronavirus cases.

During their Monday meeting, Mesa Public Schools Governing Board members heard that students and staff are happy to finally be together again. Schools are reporting that students are wearing their masks and following safety protocols, but officials didn’t paint a completely rosy picture.

Members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force are briefing a Senate panel on the federal response to the pandemic. Witnesses include Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health and CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield.

Shopping in bulk has taken on new meaning during the coronavirus pandemic. Phrases like “the new normal” reflect not only how we now interact with one another, but how we interact with the world — less personal and more digital. That is especially true with buying, which is increasingly online. All that stuff we use now comes to our homes in cardboard boxes.
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City leaders unanimously agreed Tuesday that Phoenix should oversee a new Latino Cultural Center for its first five years, in partnership with a nonprofit or collective. After five years, the city plans to turn over operations to the nonprofit or collective.

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins said he favors a return to play for Pact-12 sports. The conference will vote Thursday on a proposal to resume play.