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Election 2025

Learn about Superstition Fire and Medical District bond issue at August town hall

VFW Post 7968 and Auxiliary will be holding a town hall meeting Aug. 6 for all to learn about the Superstition Fire and Medical District bond issue on the November ballot. The town hall starts …
Pinal County

$10K sought by A New Leaf for housing assistance programs

A request to authorize the submission of a grant application by A New Leaf for $10,000 for rapid rehousing and tenant-based rental assistance was approved recently by the Pinal County Board of …
Business

Meet Your Business: Maggies Lounge opening in Apache Junction

Maggies Lounge is opening soon in the old Good Apple building, 100 N. Plaza Drive in Apache Junction. It is a restaurant, first and foremost, but also a bright, colorful and cozy lounge. It is …
Neighbors

Blau new business counselor at Central Arizona College

Aaron Blau has been hired as a business counselor at Central Arizona College. With more than 20 years of experience as a small business owner, business consultant, educator and licensed tax …
Education

Uniforms required at two Apache Junction school district sites

Apache Junction Unified School District recently posted its uniform guidelines for The Classical Academy at Superstition Mountain and The Early Learning Center on social media. “You might …
PCSO

$402K grant sought for Pinal County sheriff equipment, vehicles

A request to authorize submitting a grant application by Pinal County Sheriff’s Office for $402,437 to purchase rifle optics, UTVs, trailers and a van was approved recently by the Pinal County …
First responders

3 burglaries reported in Apache Junction to AJPD

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of burglaries June 10-16: Residential burglary, reported at 7:29 p.m. June 14 in the 1200 block of West Roosevelt Street. …
First responders

Disorderly conduct, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of disorderly conduct in Gold Canyon June 10-16: Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported at 12:33 p.m. …
Election 2025

Apache Junction accepting submission of arguments for, against Proposition 493

At the March 4 Apache Junction City Council meeting, the council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-03, which calls for a special election to be held on Nov. 4 to decide whether to increase the …
Neighbors

Board of directors announced for Soroptimist International of the East Valley

Soroptimist International of the East Valley recently announced its 2025-26 Board of Directors. They are: Co-Presidents Teresa McCollom and Cheri Mingst-Smith, Treasurer Kristie Blevins, Secretary …
Weekes, Palm washes

Apache Junction buys state land for $44.5M flood control project

The city of Apache Junction was the lone bidder on 76.538 acres of state trust land and is to pay $4.59 million for what will be the site of a flood control facility designed to make the community …
Free supplies

Back to school event Saturday for Apache Junction students

A free back-to-school event for all Apache Junction students will be held Saturday and the first 500 students will get a free cinch bag full of essential school supplies. The event, presented by …
117 DEGREES

National Weather Service issues 3-day extreme heat warning for Maricopa, Pinal counties

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for July 8-10 in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Temperatures may reach 117 degrees, according to the NWS. Health officials …
Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Apache Junction council to consider $20K GPEC contract renewal

Paying $20,392 to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council for economic-development services in fiscal year 2025-26 is to be considered at the July 15 Apache Junction City Council meeting. The …
OPINION
For those we know who regularly belittle, backstab and badmouth the service providers at the government offices we visit, I hope you’ll spend an hour at the East Valley location of the Social …
Concerning the story “Planned 336-unit rental community’s CUP appeal to go before Apache Junction council,” I moved to AJ as a year-round resident six years ago and have been a …
Arizona just made water policy history. With the signing of Senate Bill 1611 by Gov. Katie Hobbs, our state has adopted a smart, forward-thinking solution to one of our most pressing challenges: …
EAST VALLEY THINGS TO DO
The Superstition Mountain Museum is at 4087 E. Apache Trail (State Route 88) in Apache Junction.

Superstition Mountain Museum a 2025 Blue Star Museum

The Superstition Mountain Museum is participating in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. …
Salt River Tubing is seven minutes from Loop 202 East on North Power Road in Mesa. It operates under permit of the USDA Forest Service in Tonto National Forest.

Salt River Tubing open seven days a week

Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week through Monday, Sept. 1, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. It changes to Fridays-Sundays only …
Bring a beach blanket or lawn chair. Entry fee is $3 per person at the gate. No pre-registration. All children age 7 and under must be within arms reach of an adult at all times.

‘Moana’ July dive-in movie in Apache Junction

“Moana” is the July dive-in movie at Superstition Shadows Aquatic Center in Apache Junction. It will be shown 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the aquatic center, 1091 W. …
The fireworks extravaganza begins at at 8:30 p.m. July 4, weather permitting.

City of Apache Junction hosting Fourth of July celebration

All festivities for the city of Apache Junction’s annual Fourth of July celebration take place on Friday, July 4. The event will be at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W Southern Ave., and …
A bicycle, wagon and tricycle float contest, with judging at 6:30 p.m., will be held at the July 4 event.

City of Apache Junction hosting Fourth of July celebration

All festivities for the city of Apache Junction’s annual Fourth of July celebration take place on Friday, July 4. The event will be at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W Southern Ave., and …
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