Read the latest Phoenix-area stories from the past week.

COVID-19: See the data behind the rising number of coronavirus hospitalizations across Arizona

The Arizona Department of Health Services has tracked COVID-19 hospitalization data since early April, and in recent days and weeks the number of confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients admitted to a hospital has climbed.

Aldi to open Chandler location in November

A new Aldi location is expected to open in Chandler in November. The location of the discount grocery store will be at 2844 S. Alma School Road.

Gilbert voters guide for August town, primary elections

Here is candidate and voting information for the Aug. 4 town and primary election.

Chandler Education Association president: 'It's incredibly frustrating to feel almost expendable’

Katie Nash is a mother and a daughter, and both roles create worry for her in this moment: Her daughter is at a higher risk of contracting the coronavirus due to underlying health conditions, and Nash's parents live with her. Nash is also a biology teacher at Chandler High School and the president of the Chandler Education Association, and as schools face uncertainties surrounding reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, many educators, including Nash, are concerned about what heading back to brick-and-mortar classrooms will look like.

Voter guide: Meet the 6 candidates running for Chandler City Council in Aug. 4 elect

Get to know the six candidates running for three Chandler City Council seats in the Aug. 4 election.

Alexa D’Angelo and Tom Blodgett contributed to this report.