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Neighbors

Photos from BBQ fundraiser supporting fallen Officer Facio’s family

Fellow officers, family and well-wishers turned out en masse at Apache Junction High School today for a somber final salute to Officer Gabriel Facio, who was shot in the line of duty and died June 8. …
First responders

4 thefts, 3 burglaries reported in Apache Junction to AJPD

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts and burglaries May 20-24: Residential burglary, reported at 10:53 a.m. May 20 in the 9400 block of South Saguaro …
First responders

Domestic violence, theft, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a theft and other incidents in Gold Canyon May 20-24: Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported at 8:54 p.m. …
Neighbor

San Tan Valley woman receives civic award

A San Tan Valley woman has been honored for her work with Pinal County Elections. The Arizona Democracy Resilience Network and Mormon Women for Ethical Government …
Late reports

Apache Junction Water District in 2024 filed multiple water-quality reports late

The Apache Junction Water District’s 2024 water quality report — also known as the consumer confidence report — is now available and shows that while drinking water met all …
License

Lucky Bob’s seeks liquor license in Apache Junction

A new series 9 liquor store liquor license is being sought for Lucky Bob’s Liquor in Apache Junction. The Apache Junction City Council voted unanimously June 3 to recommend the Arizona …
Government

City of Apache Junction phones to be temporarily unavailable parts of June 12-13

The city of Apache Junction will be upgrading its phone system beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12, and continuing through approximately noon on Friday, June 13. During this upgrade, all city …
PINAL COUNTY

Public comment period ends June 10 for Apache Junction-Florence corridor project

PHOENIX – The public has until today, June 10, to share comments about the engineering and environmental study for the North-South Corridor’s proposed segment spanning 20 miles from …
Community

Catch the Arizona Rattlers in action — and support local journalism

Here’s your chance to catch an Arizona Rattlers game against a heated rival — and support local community journalism. The Daily Independent at YourValley.net is partnering with the …
Government

Apache Junction hires consultant to update development fees, other plans

The Apache Junction City Council recently voted to pay $67,440 to a consultant to update the city’s development-fee study, land-use assumptions and infrastructure-improvements plan. The …
Government

Apache Junction to contribute $5K annually to state GIS network

The Apache Junction City Council recently voted to pay $5,000 annually to support an Arizona Department of Water Resources geographic information system. The council voted unanimously May 20 on …
'strength and resilience'

Apache Junction police officer dies after being shot in face

An Apache Junction police officer who was shot in the face last week while responding to a call has died, authorities said Sunday afternoon. Gabriel Facio responded to a call on June 2 about a …
Helping others

Apache Junction soup kitchen Genesis Project has new digs

Genesis Project — a soup kitchen feeding, clothing and hydrating Apache Junction’s hungry and homeless — recently opened at a new location that is much smaller but has its …
ADOT

Nightly US60 Superstition Freeway lane restriction June 8-11 in Apache Junction

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for an overnight lane restriction in Apache Junction for pavement maintenance. Westbound U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway …
OPINION
I’m writing in response to the upcoming public hearing on June 17. I respectfully urge the Apache Junction City Council to approve the proposed three-story multifamily development in the …
Each Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Often, our thoughts focus on those who died on distant battlefields, and rightly so. However, I’ve …
When the Superstition Mountain Historical Society acquired the land where it now sits in 2003, it was growth. Growth from the small “museum” at Goldfield Ghost Town, coming into its own. …
EAST VALLEY THINGS TO DO
During the event, community members are invited to bring old, worn-out flags and exchange them for a new 3-foot-by-5-foot American flag. One flag may be exchanged per person for the first 249 flags available, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Patriotic flag exchange event on Flag Day Saturday in Apache Junction

In celebration of Flag Day, the Apache Junction Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Nos. 7968 and 9399 auxiliaries, in conjunction with the city of Apache Junction, will host an American flag exchange on …
Free events to be hosted by the library include cooking classes, a radical reptile show, guided painting workshops, and a variety of other activities.

Apache Junction summer reading program has free events, prizes for all ages

The Apache Junction Public Library invites readers of all ages to a summer full of color and creativity by participating in the “Color Our World” summer reading program, which has a …
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 from Saturday, April 26, through Monday, Sept. 1, weather and water-flow conditions permitting. It changes to Fridays-Sundays only …
During the event, community members are invited to bring old, worn-out flags and exchange them for a new 3-foot-by-5-foot American flag. One flag may be exchanged per person for the first 249 flags available, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Patriotic flag exchange event on Flag Day in June in Apache Junction

In celebration of Flag Day, the Apache Junction Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Nos. 7968 and 9399 auxiliaries, in conjunction with the city of Apache Junction, will host an American flag exchange on …
The Legion Riders from Post No. 27 will place American flags on the 3,000 graves of every veteran resting at Mountain View.

VFW Post 7968 hosting Memorial Day ceremony at Mountain View Cemetery

Mountain View Funeral Home & Cemetery is hosting its 25th annual Memorial Day celebration at 9 a.m. Monday, May 26, in Mesa. “We are preparing to welcome over 1,000 community members …
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