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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 …
Sewer board

Apache Junction Sewer District board meets April 29

An update on a water reclamation facility expansion and paying $425,000 for two return activated sludge pumps will be discussed at Tuesday’s Apache Junction Sewer District meeting. The …
Education

Overnight travel approved for East Valley Institute of Technology staff members

Up to two East Valley Institute of Technology staff members will travel to Flagstaff for the June 7-10 Arizona School Public Relations Association summer conference. The EVIT board voted …
Neighbors

Apache Junction High School students offer traffic cabinet art ideas

Submitted art contest entries from Apache Junction High School students for traffic cabinet art at Southern Avenue and Ironwood Drive will be discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the …
permits

112 building permits issued in March in Apache Junction

Out of a total of 189 building permits listed in Apache Junction for March 2025, there were a total of 112 issued as of April 18. Examples of building permits filed, according to a website off …
Government

Trade services, general building construction sought by city of Apache Junction

The city of Apache Junction is seeking requests for statements of qualifications by May 7 for trade services and for general building construction. Project description, scope of work, submittal …
Education

$10K to be charged for public records request, Apache Junction USD board decides

An individual representing a commercial business that seeks to be chosen for a future contract with Apache Junction Unified School District will be charged more than $10,000 for public records …
APACHE LAKE

Drivers should plan for SR 88 closures April 29-May 15

Road work will be taking place from April 29 to May 15 along eastbound and westbound State Route 88 between the entrance to Apache Lake and just west of the Theodore Roosevelt Dam overlook, and …
Government

Apache Junction animal control building closing in effort to eradicate rats

Apache Junction’s animal control services building — which houses the only city-run animal control department in Pinal County — is closing temporarily May 1 to eradicate a rodent …
Neighbors

Gold Canyon resident has 3 poems published

Gold Canyon resident Betty Mermelstein had three poems published in the Spring 2025 issue of the The Blue Guitar Magazine. The poems “Displayed,” “Ignoring Beauty” and …
Licenses

38 business licenses issued in March in Apache Junction

A business license is a license issued to a person conducting business activity within the city of Apache Junction or any person or business having a privilege tax or use tax license listing Apache …
San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley incorporation efforts mark milestone

The latest effort to incorporate San Tan Valley has reached a major milestone. The organizers of San Tan Valley Inc. turned in about 10,500 signatures to the Pinal County Elections Department on …
Education

3 businesses OK’d to provide culinary supplies to East Valley Institute of Technology

Three companies will be used by the East Valley Institute of Technology for the next five years to purchase culinary food, beverage and supplies with estimated annual expenses of $395,000. The …
Right Tree, Right Place

SRP partners with Apache Junction, Chandler to remove, plant trees

Salt River Project has joined Chandler and Apache Junction in removing 59 trees growing too close to power lines and planting 264 trees prior to this year’s monsoon. SRP’s Right …
OPINION
April marks Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. According to The American Cancer Society, 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer in their lifetime. This month serves as a reminder of the …
Selling a home is a massive event in anyone’s life. Financially and emotionally, it can take a toll. While it may be tempting to save money by selling your house yourself, working with a …
As I stood surrounded by colorful signs and slogans, made with intent and conviction, I felt appreciative of the opportunity to do so, but I now realize that the freedom to assemble and express …
EAST VALLEY THINGS TO DO
There is no additional cost to attend this event, but standard park entry fees apply — $7 per vehicle for day-use visitors.

Earth Day event Saturday at Peralta Regional Park in Gold Canyon

Join the Pinal County Open Space, Trails and Regional Parks Department at Peralta Regional Park in Gold Canyon 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, for an Earth Day event to raise awareness of the need …
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 starting April 26

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 …
The “Under the stars” event is Thursday, April 24, at Peralta Regional Park in Gold Canyon.

‘Under the stars’ event Thursday with East Valley Astronomy Club at Peralta Regional Park

Celebrate International Dark Sky Week in Pinal County at an “Under the stars” event Thursday, April 24, at Peralta Regional Park in Gold Canyon. “Come out and learn all about …
It is to be held 9 a.m.-noon at Phelps and Old West Highway on April 19.

National Day of Action protest, march in Apache Junction Saturday

A gathering for Saturday’s National Day of Action protest and march will be held in Apache Junction. It is to be held 9 a.m.-noon at Phelps and Old West Highway on April 19. …
Special prizes will be given to those who find a token in the egg during the hunt.

City hosts Easter egg hunt Saturday in Apache Junction

The city of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to participate in its annual Easter egg hunt and help find more than 10,000 prize-filled eggs Saturday, April 19, at …
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