Log in

Apache Junction's own daily newspaper
permits

63 building permits issued in August in Apache Junction

Out of a total of 139 building permits listed in Apache Junction for August 2024, there were a total of 63 issued as of Sept. 10. Examples of building permits filed, according to a website off …
Things to do

Apache Junction’s annual Halloween Festival Oct. 26

Halloween is coming up and the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department wants to make your night spook-tacular! The annual Halloween Festival is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at …
Sponsored Content

Pinal County Clerk of the Court Announces a Change in Operating Hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Location

Pinal County, AZ (6/1/2024) - Effective June 10, 2024, the operating hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Office, located at 575 N. Idaho Road, Suite 109, will be adjusted to Mondays, Wednesdays, …
Things to do

Paranormal weekend Oct. 18-20 at Superstition Mountain Museum

Superstition Mountain Museum, along with TGAPtv and the Arizona Paranormal Investigation and Research Society are hosting a paranormal weekend — “Spookypalooza” — Oct. 18-20. …
Evacuations

Evacuations ordered for Siphon Wildfire near Superstition Wilderness Area

Evacuations were ordered late Thursday morning for a handful of residents after the Siphon Wildfire was threatening homes near the Superstition Wilderness Area. About 15 residents were told to …
Wildfire

Portion of Apache Junction in ‘set - be alert’ evacuation status for Siphon Fire

A section of Apache Junction is at the "set - be alert" status for evacuation due to the Siphon wildfire in in the Superstition Wilderness, Pinal County stated on Facebook @pinalcountybos. …
Business

Gold Canyon Community Center celebrating 1-year anniversary

The Gold Canyon Community Center is celebrating its first year of operation. The center, 6021 S. Kings Ranch Road, operated by Gold Canyon Community Inc., has hosted nearly 2,000 visitors during …
Things to do

Fear Frontier LLC announces private ghost tours in Apache Junction

In time for the fall festivities for Halloween, Fear Frontier LLC announces new ghost tours for private groups of five or more persons. The tours are bookable any day of the week, based on tour …
Auditions

Auditions sought for Gold Canyon’s Got Talent Show

Can you sing? Play? Dance? Joke? Make things disappear? Whatever your special entertainment skill — Gold Canyon’s Got Talent Show is waiting for you, according to a release. …
Roads

East US60 Superstition Freeway narrowing to 3 lanes, ramp closures Sept. 13-16

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for U.S Highway 60 Superstition Freeway ramp closures and lane restrictions for work on the US60 I-10 to Loop 202 pavement …

Dolores (Dee) Sylvia (Riha) DeBow

Dolores  - dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend - passed away in her home in Gold Canyon, Arizona on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Dee was born in Oak Park, Illinois on …
9/11

CAC student group remembers 9/11

In commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, a Central Arizona College student group is hosting a special ceremony at the Signal Peak campus in Coolidge. The Young Americans …
First responders

Police: Suspect charged in connection with homicide in Apache Junction

Apache Junction resident Chester Lee Rugel, 51, has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the death of Gilbert Tellez, 64, also of Apache Junction, police said. “Our hearts …
Fire

Siphon Fire zero percent contained in Superstition Wilderness NE of Apache Junction

The Siphon Fire has burned 60 to 80 acres in remote terrain in the Superstition Wilderness northeast of Apache Junction, with zero percent containment, officials said. “The cause of the …
First responders

3 thefts, 2 burglaries reported in Apache Junction

The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts and burglaries Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Theft, reported at 2:39 a.m. Aug. 31 in the 9800 block of South Saguaro Drive. …
First responders

Theft, disorderly conduct reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a theft and a disorderly conduct incident in Gold Canyon Aug. 29-Sept. 4: Disorderly conduct — suspicious …
Neighbors

Friends of Lost Dutchman State Park donates UTV

The Friends of Lost Dutchman State Park recently donated a Kubota RTV520 to the park. Such vehicles are used by park rangers and volunteers to manage and maintain the 292-acre park and …
Crime

Former CAC basketball coach sentenced for defrauding players

A former Central Arizona College women’s basketball coach has been sentenced to four months in prison for defrauding her players, their families and the school out of thousands of dollars. …

E-edition

Read the latest Daily Independent print edition here.


View this issue

Browse other issues

E-newspaper

Read the latest print edition here.


View this issue

Browse other issues

Register for our free newsletter

Simply submit your e-mail address below, click on the opt-in email link and watch your inbox for news from the Daily Independent at YourValley.net. Thank you for reading!

OPINION
While it seems cold and flu season never really left, there is indeed an influx of viruses during winter months. This is primarily due to two reasons: Colder weather, allowing viruses …
The town of Queen Creek is proud to be one of the five Member Communities of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, owner and operator of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. As mayor of Queen Creek for …
The following was read at the Sept. 4 meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors: Mr. chairman and members of the board; Two days ago, we celebrated Labor Day, a holiday that Congress …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
It will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road — exit No. 198 off U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway.

Artists of the Superstitions autumn art show Nov. 16

The Artists of the Superstitions autumn art show is Saturday, Nov. 16, in Apache Junction. It will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 2122 S. Goldfield Road — exit No. …
The concert is 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Flatiron Park, 100 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

Free Apache Junction Concert in the Park features ‘That Band’ Saturday

The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department’s free September Concert in the Park will feature “That Band” playing classic rock and blues hits. The concert is 6:30-8 …

‘Nunsense’ at Zao Theatre in Gold Canyon in September

Get ready to witness heavenly hilarity like never before at a divine comedy extravaganza that’s habit-forming Sept. 6-21 at Zao Theatre’s “Nunsense.” Show times are 7:30 …
The Artists of the Superstitions fall studio tour Nov. 1-3 in Apache Junction and Gold Canyon will feature more than 56 artists in 10 studios throughout the area.

Artists of the Superstitions fall studio tour Nov. 1-3

Art enthusiasts and those who appreciate finding fine art treasures are invited to the Artists of the Superstitions fall studio tour Nov. 1-3 in Apache Junction and Gold Canyon. A signature …
Lena Morrissey

Community of Women to celebrate 1-year anniversary Sept. 12

The Community of Women business referral group will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a special celebration Thursday, Sept. 12. It will be from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 2800 …
Calendar of events
Thank You For Supporting Local Journalism