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The PCSO's K-9 unit conducted a sweep of the Pinal County Elections Office at the request of Pinal County Recorder Dana Lewis in response to a powdery substance that was sent to the Arizona Secretary of State's office.
Election 2026

Pinal County officials warn against threats to election workers

Pinal County law enforcement and election officials have issued a warning that threats and intimidation against election workers will not be tolerated. The statements from Pinal County Sheriff Ross …
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 14 as part of a consent agenda with other items to recommend the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control approve an application for change of acquisition of control liquor license permit of Andrea Dahlman Lewkowitz for Walgreens No. 06440, 6951 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon,
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Liquor license permit sought for Walgreens in Gold Canyon

A change of acquisition of control liquor license permit is being sought for Walgreens No. 06440 in Gold Canyon. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 14 as part of a …
A request for qualifications for artists was opened March 31 to select an artist to design, fabricate and install art at the SR88 roundabout,
Landmark sculpture

$250K roundabout art agreement planned in Apache Junction

The Apache Junction City Council on Monday will discuss a $250,000 professional services agreement with artist Karen Yank to design, purchase and install art within the roundabout at State Route 88 …
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 14 as part of a consent agenda with other items to recommend the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control approve an application and interim permit of Paramjit Singh for Gold Canyon Liquor, 6517 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon
Liquor license

Liquor store license sought for Gold Canyon Liquor

A series 9 liquor store license is being sought for Gold Canyon Liquor. The Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Oct. 14 as part of a consent agenda with other items to recommend …
Volunteers, including the Arizona Rangers Pinal Company, will be helping to maintain trails at San Tan Mountain Regional Park that have been affected by the recent rain.
Volunteers

Trail cleanup set for San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Staff and volunteers will be gathering later this month to help maintain trails at San Tan Mountain Regional Park. Also joining the work will be about 15 members of the Arizona Rangers Pinal …
WINNERS

Lottery Scratchers hit for more than $1.1M in Peoria, Apache Junction, Phoenix

A Scratchers ticket worth $1 million was sold recently at a Peoria convenience store, Arizona Lottery officials said. The Million Dollar Crossword ticket was sold last week at the Circle K, 6735 …
Apache Junction Mayor Chip Wilson, 78, who is preparing to leave public office after serving as a council member, vice mayor and now mayor.
Neighbors

Outgoing Apache Junction Mayor Wilson hopes city’s rural character is retained

Chip Wilson said he promised his wife she could own a horse after he retired from the Air Force, but finding a place for one wasn’t so simple. Wilson considered several East Valley communities …
Gilbert was the highest-ranking Arizona city in a new report listing the nation's safest cities for new homeowners. (Facebook)
DATA DRIVEN

Arizona cities named among nation’s safest for new homeowners

For people shopping for a home in Arizona, safety is often part of the calculation before the moving truck ever arrives.
This event does not accept paper, cardboard, cans, metal or bulk trash items such as sofas and mattresses.
Environment

Household hazardous waste collection day Oct. 24 in Apache Junction

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste and other accepted materials at a household hazardous waste day 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Public Works yard, 575 E. Baseline Ave. Accepted …
For a detour, eastbound US60 drivers can use southbound State Route 177 through Winkelman to northbound SR77. Westbound US60 drivers may use southbound SR 77 through Winkelman to northbound SR 177.
roads

Full closure scheduled on US60 between Superior and Miami Oct. 15

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the Oct. 15 closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) for a bridge replacement project. US60 …
The work is to be done during the day with lane closures.
Roads

$1.2M contract OK’d for work on Old West Highway in Apache Junction

Sunland Asphalt & Construction will be paid more than $1.2 million for an asphalt concrete overlay on Old West Highway between Idaho Road and Tomahawk Road in Apache Junction. The Apache …
The Apache Junction City Council is to vote on the $463,734 contract at a 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, meeting in the council chambers, 300 E. Superstition Blvd.
At council Oct. 20

$463K construction management contract sought for south Apache Junction city project

Paying Willmeng Construction Inc. more than $463,000 for construction management at risk pre-construction services for a city services expansion project in south Apache Junction will be considered …
Classes will generally meet 6:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday, The program is encouraged for anyone who lives, works or volunteers within Apache Junction city limits.
Neighbors

Candidates sought for Apache Junction Citizen Leadership Institute

Apache Junction residents interested in learning more about how local government works and finding ways to get involved in the community can register for the 2027 Citizen Leadership Institute. …
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Apache Junction police seek public’s help following kidnapping arrest

The Apache Junction Police Department is asking for the community’s help following the arrest of a 32-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and assault of an 18-year-old woman. At …
OPINION
There was a time when nothing signaled the onset of autumn like Halloween, the annual cultural celebration observed on Oct. 31, which features trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and carving …
OPINION — When most people think about hunger, they picture an empty pantry or fridge. Yet, for families struggling to make ends meet, the challenge is often more complicated than simply having enough food to eat.
Former Army Medical Corps psychiatrist Nidal Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, for the 2009 mass shooting that claimed the lives of 13 soldiers and wounded …
EAST VALLEY THINGS TO DO
Event begins at 2 p.m. for food and music, 3:30 p.m. for constitution scholar presentations and 5 p.m. for a presentation of awards to Apache Junction High School Bill of Rights essay contest winners.

Fifth annual Bill of Rights celebration Dec. 5 in Apache Junction

A celebration of our country’s Bill of Rights with 10 constitution scholars, music, food and prizes is Dec. 5 at Central Arizona College’s Superstition Mountain Campus, 805 S. Idaho Road in …
Apache Junction Public Library is at 1177 N. Idaho Road in Apache Junction.

Apache Junction library Thursday to celebrate new outdoor Superstition Reading Garden

Join the Apache Junction Public Library as it celebrates with a ribbon cutting at the new Superstition Reading Garden 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony at the …
A celebration of all things paranormal is planned Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, 4087 E. Apache Trail, northeast of Apache Junction.

Paranormal Festival Saturday at Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum

A spine-tingling day is planned at the Paranormal Festival where history, legends and the unexplained collide beneath the shadow of the Superstition Mountains. Long associated with mysterious …
It is 7-9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at he Apache Junction marker at South Phelps Drive and East Old West Highway in Apache Junction.

‘No kings’ vote early protest/rally Saturday in Apache Junction

AJGC Indivisible Group, The Lighthouse Group and AJDems are hosting a nonpartisan “no kings” vote early protest/rally in Apache Junction Saturday. It is 7-9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the …
Game starts at 7 p.m. at Davis Field, 2525 S. Ironwood Drive.

Fireworks planned at Senior Night Friday at Apache Junction High School football game

The ALA — Mesa North vs. Apache Junction High School football game Friday, Oct. 16, is Senior Night for AJHS’s fall athletes and will also include a fireworks show. Game starts at 7 p.m. at …
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