Street Racing Crash in Tempe; Controversial Costco Policy Change Now in Effect L Morning News Brief

Costco Executive Member ‘Shop Early’ Hours Now in Effect

After a grace period, discount retail behemoth Costco’s “shop early” policy for Executive Members took effect on Sept. 1, granting them exclusive access before regular store hours. For $130 per year, executive members can take advantage of exclusive access to stores from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on weekdays and Sundays, and from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Store hours for other membership holders begin at 10 a.m. weekdays and Sundays, and 9:30 a.…

Tempe Racing Crash Leaves Five Hospitalized

TEMPE, Ariz. — Five people were left with critical injuries after a street racing crash Monday night in Tempe. Police say officers were called to the area of Scottsdale Road and Rio Salado Parkway around 8:15 p.m. after reports of a serious crash. When they arrived, they found that a Ford Mustang had failed to negotiate a curve while racing a motorcycle and lost control. The impact was so… Source

Street racing crash in Tempe; controversial Costco policy change now in effect l Morning News Brief

From a street racing crash in the East Valley that left several people injured to a controversial policy change at Costco that is now in effect nationwide, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of September 2.

Crippling Street Racing Crash near Rio Salado Parkway and Scottsdale Road Injures 5 [Tempe, AZ]

5 People Hospitalized in Tempe Auto Accident near Rio Salado Parkway and Scottsdale Road TEMPE, AZ (September 2, 2025) – Monday afternoon, a crippling street racing crash near Rio Salado Parkway and Scottsdale Road injured five people. The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. near Rio Salado Parkway and Scottsdale Road. According to reports, a […]