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Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

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Good morning, Goodyear. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Litchfield Park’s population dipped to 6,727 residents in 2025 (a 1.4 percent annual decline), placing it among the few cities with negative growth as nearby Goodyear and Buckeye saw increases of 6.5 percent and 5.5 percent respectively.  Goodyear Independent

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Panda Express will open its third location in Goodyear on Friday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m. at 17211 W. Yuma Road where a ribbon-cutting will begin and the first 88 guests plus the first person at the door will receive promotional items.  Goodyear Independent

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Veterinary students gain practical skills through hands-on case studies (working with experienced professionals) at Vistancia Animal Hospital. They will build real-world expertise in veterinary medicine in Goodyear.  Goodyear Independent

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Maricopa County Association of Governments released the 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count results on Monday, noting a nearly unchanged regional total but a 36% drop in unsheltered homelessness in the West Valley.  Goodyear Independent

SPORTS NEWS

  • Millennium sophomore Ava Davis won the 200-meter final on May 16 at Mesa Community College at the Open Arizona Track and Field Championships, edging Gleason by 0.01 seconds and finishing second in the 100-meter race; Desert Edge Asad Ali placed third in the 110 hurdles and sixth in 300 hurdles.  Goodyear Independent

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Estate Planning Seminar

    3:00 – 4:30 PM — Pebble Creek Tuscany Club House — Free entry — Learn essential estate planning strategies to protect your family's future.

    Tue, 6/9/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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