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Rent in the Phoenix area is dropping, according to multiple reports. (The Associated Press/Paul Sakuma)
Phoenix renters get some breathing room as prices continue to fall
PHOENIX — For Phoenix renters who have spent the past few years watching their monthly housing costs climb, the latest numbers offer a little breathing room. more
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The median sales price for homes in Apache Junction is $435,000, which is down 4.9% year-over-year from July 2025, and the median sales price for homes in Gold Canyon is $445,000, which is up 1.3%.
Single-family housing sales in Apache Junction up 26% from a year ago
Comparing the first seven months of 2026 with last year, existing single-family home sales rose 5.1% in Greater Phoenix, according to the latest activity data from Phoenix Realtors. At the same time, … more
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A year ago at this time, consumers were paying $3.52 a gallon.
Where to find cheap gas in Apache Junction and Gold Canyon
Gas prices in the Valley rose 10 cents this week to settle at $4.54 a gallon, according to AAA Arizona on Friday. A year ago at this time, consumers were paying $3.52 a gallon. The national … more
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The Apache Junction City Council voted unanimously Aug. 4 to approve a consent agenda including resolutions authorizing intergovernmental agreements for AJPD’s participation in three regional law-enforcement task forces or teams.
Apache Junction police re-up with 3 state task forces
The Apache Junction Police Department is participating in three regional law-enforcement task forces or teams — the Vehicle Theft Task Force, Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement … more
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Due to the roughly 75-mile length of this detour, drivers may want to consider planning travel before 9 a.m. and after 2 p.m. The detour is estimated to add an additional hour for trips between Superior and Miami.
Full closures Aug. 25-27 on US60 between Superior and Miami
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the closures on U.S. Highway 60 for a bridge replacement project between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243). US60 will be … more
AJPD officers have made 155 DUI arrests as of July 21.
Apache Junction police reimbursed $49K for DUI-enforcement overtime
The city of Apache Junction has been awarded a $49,000 grant to reimburse driving-under-the-influence enforcement overtime costs by the police department. The Apache Junction City Council voted … more
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Anna McCray
Anna McCray selected as Apache Junction deputy city manager
The City of Apache Junction has selected Anna McCray, the city’s current human resources director and a longtime member of the organization’s leadership team, to work as deputy city manager. … more
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Independent Newsmedia seeks 9/11 memories
Independent Newsmedia is looking for Arizonans’ memories of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and their aftermath. If you’d like to share a memory, please email no more than 300 words along with … more
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Theft of property was reported at 9:48 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 7100 block of East Canyon Wren Drive.
Theft, other incidents reported in and near Gold Canyon to PCSO
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of theft and other incidents in and near Gold Canyon Aug. 8-14. Noise disturbance, reported at 11:36 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 6900 … more
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A theft was reported at 1:05 p.m. Aug. 14 in the 1100 block of North Idaho Road.
3 thefts reported in Apache Junction to AJPD
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts Aug. 8-14. Theft, reported at 4:16 a.m. Aug. 8 in the 900 block of South Idaho Road. Theft, reported at 12:01 … more
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Palm Wash is a breakout of Weekes Wash in Apache Junction.
Construction on $1.5M 12-acre Palm Wash detention basin project begins
Construction began Aug. 3 on a new 12-acre stormwater detention basin at Central Arizona College, a project that will help reduce downstream flooding by temporarily capturing stormwater during heavy … more
Area teens perform during the Southeast Valley Community Alliance's "An Evening of Connection and Conversation.” The event is receiving an award at the Arizona Drug Summit in September.
Southeast Valley group’s opioid-abuse program wins award
The Southeast Valley Community Alliance has been selected to receive the Community Engagement Keeping Hope Alive Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that work to keep kids, families and … more
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