Study
A Maricopa Association of Governments study on transportation plans for an area south of Apache Junction and Mesa includes portions of Queen Creek and Florence.
The study area is a large, mostly …
Funding
Pinal County is seeking a $500,000 fire-prevention grant to help pay for clearing of right of way in the city of Apache Junction, adjacent county areas and in Gold Canyon.
The Pinal County Board …
Neighbors
Gary Nine — who worked 20 years at Apache Junction Unified School District, 13 as principal of Apache Junction Junior High School and seven as assistant superintendent — has written a …
Neighbors
The city of Mesa’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program and Mesa Public Library announce the first Bike to Books contest.
Mesa invites students and homeschoolers in prekindergarten to 12th grade …
Neighbors
Apache Junction resident Payton Robertson, 15, submitted the winning donut in the kids’ category in Bashas’ eighth-annual contest. It is filled with lemon coconut meringue, and topped with …
East Valley
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that pavement improvements on Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway between Priest Drive and Loop 101 Price Freeway will require several weekend …
First responders
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts May 8-12:
Theft, reported at 7:10 a.m. May 8 in the 1000 block of South San Marcos Drive.
Theft, reported at …
Road Work
The first phase of a Pinal County road project on Hunt Highway started today. Work is expected to continue through mid-August and will include alternating lane closures and flagger operations.
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Growth
WASHINGTON — It’s unclear which came first in Pinal County, the houses or the people filling them. What is clear is both continue growing at some of the fastest rates in the state and, in …
(BPT) - As the sun’s warm embrace calls people outdoors, the beauty of summer weather is undeniable. While there are near endless possibilities for outdoor activities, this season can also have …
Next Insurance dug into the continuing food service staffing shortage and explored the ways restaurants are using technology to fill in the gaps.
Beverly Peterson, age 76, of Hayward, WI passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at her home.
Beverly Peterson was born July 10, 1946 in Beloit, Wisconsin, daughter of Carl and Hazel (Beck) Brehm. She …
Things to do
Aspiring writers can get help from a published author to improve their skills at Mesa Public Library.
Local author Mark Athitakis is using Mesa Public Library as his public workspace as part of …
We are sad to announce the passing of our Dear Mother, June Grace Roberts, 86, of Apache Junction, Az. On January 16, 2023.
June was born on June 15, 1936 to Joseph and Mary Hickey in The Bronx, …
David passed away very peacefully on May 14, 2023 at his home in Sun City AZ in the arms of his wife, at the young age of 92. He had lung cancer for over 3 years. David was born on March 7, 1931 near …
Things to do
The city of Apache Junction’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be Tuesday, July 4, at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave.
The day begins with the annual Fourth of July …
Things to do
Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week, weather and water-flow conditions permitting.
It is seven minutes from Loop 202 East on North Power Road in Mesa. Salt River …
Opinion
Backyards in Arizona are as diverse as the landscape across the state. When designing your backyard oasis, you have many things you want to consider with the biggest being your budget. If you are …
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