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Candidates for Apache Junction mayor and council attended a community forum in June hosted by the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent and VFW Post No. 7968.
A look back at Apache Junction’s most popular stories
Looking back at the most popular stories among readers in 2022, one thing is clear: Candidates running in the primary and general elections were top of mind this year. Analytics for YourValley.net … more
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Apache Junction police suspect ‘road rage’ led to fatal shooting
Apache Junction police are investigating a fatal "road rage" shooting Sunday night, authorities said. Jordan Toro, 41, was found shot near 21st Avenue and Vista Road, police said. Toro and … more
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Central Arizona College's Signal Peak Campus is located in Coolidge.
CAC to Host new student orientation sessions
Central Arizona College will host “New Student Orientation” sessions in January. NSO is designed for anyone with questions about navigating the college experience. All students are … more
Work will entail the installation of a new asphalt surface and will occur during the business day hours only — approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Street repaving scheduled in Apache Junction
The repaving of residential streets is planned in Apache Junction in December, with seven sections Dec. 12-15. Work will entail the installation of a new asphalt surface and will occur during the … more
Superstition Vistas Development has entered into an agreement with Garney Construction to build a 1.2-million-gallon reservoir and booster pump station.
Non-potable water reservoir contract approved in Apache Junction
The first phase of installing a non-potable water reservoir in the city of Apache Junction has been approved with a $1.1 million agreement for administration and inspection services. The water … more
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Funding is available to Apache Junction health and human service nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that serve city residents. Applications are due Jan. 31, 2023. The city’s fiscal year begins July 1.
Applications sought for Apache Junction health and human services funding
The city of Apache Junction Health and Human Services Commission has opened its application period for fiscal year 2023-24 funding. Funding is available to Apache Junction health and human service … more

A sexual offense — child abuse — was reported at 7:09 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 600 block of West Sierra Vista Drive.
3 sex offenses reported in Apache Junction Nov. 11-17
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sexual offenses Nov. 11-17: Sexual offense — child abuse, reported at 1:09 a.m. Nov. 11 in the 2300 block of West Broadway … more
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A theft was reported at 3:03 p.m. Nov. 17 in the 5300 block of South Superstition Mountain Drive.
2 thefts, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of thefts and other incidents in Gold Canyon Nov. 11-17. Trespassing, reported at 8:16 a.m. Nov. 13 at East Peralta Heights and … more
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Construction is to take 15 months at the Superstition Area Water Plant on South Ironwood Drive near the Central Arizona Project canal.
$2.3M contract approved for Apache Junction water plant
The first phase of a project to double the Apache Junction water district’s 2-million-gallons-a-day capacity has been approved with a $2.3 million agreement for administration and inspection … more
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From left are Jason Johnson and Sierra Gayle.
$2,500 ‘wish’ granted for supplies for Apache Junction special education students
Santa Claus is not the only one granting special wishes this holiday season. Jason Johnson, a special education teacher at Apache Junction High School, 2525 S. Ironwood Road, was one of 400 … more
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ADOT limits weekend freeway work to Buckeye, Gold Canyon
No closures are scheduled for improvement projects on Phoenix-area freeways this weekend. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that work will be limited to areas of Buckeye … more
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Funding is available to Apache Junction health and human service nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that serve city residents. Applications are due Jan. 31, 2023. The city’s fiscal year begins July 1.
Applications sought for Apache Junction health and human services funding
The city of Apache Junction Health and Human Services Commission has opened its application period for fiscal year 2023-24 funding. Funding is available to Apache Junction health and human service … more
Theft of property was reported at 612 p.m. Nov. 7 in the 5300 block of South Superstition Mountain Drive.
Theft, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a theft and other incidents in Gold Canyon Nov. 6-10. Disorderly conduct — suspicious activity, reported at 9:49 a.m. … more
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A sexual assault was reported at 4:06 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 1800 block of South Grande Drive.
2 sex assaults reported in Apache Junction Nov. 6-10
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sexual assaults Nov. 6-10: Sexual assault, reported at 1:42 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 1400 block of South Cedar Drive. Sexual … more
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Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, breathing trouble, sore throat, muscle pain and loss of taste or smell. Most people develop only mild symptoms. But some people, usually those with other medical complications, develop more severe symptoms, including pneumonia.
204 coronavirus cases reported in a week in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon area
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Nov. 30 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 20,860 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and … more
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The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is searching to Ismael Ortega Hernandez in connection with the shooting death of his wife.
Pinal County sheriff's deputies continue hunt for alleged killer
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a man who is a suspect in the shooting death of his wife. PCSO reports that at around 9 p.m., Monday Nov. 21, the department received a … more
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Pinal County records 1st pediatric flu death of season in Arizona
Pinal County this week reported the first pediatric flu death in Arizona for the 2022 season. “This tragic situation, unfortunately, reminds us that flu can cause serious illness and death,” … more
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The Central Arizona College 2022 Outstanding Alumni award recipient is Arizona Department of Public Safety Lt. Colonel Jenna Mitchell.
CAC recognizes outstanding alumni, athletic hall of fame inductee
Central Arizona College recognized this year’s Outstanding Alumni and Athletic Hall of Fame awardees at the 2022 Vaquero Awards on Saturday, Nov. 19. Each year, CAC inducts outstanding … more
Sen. Kelly Townsend, a Republican whose district includes Apache Junction and Mesa, is seen here at a 2019 event. She has subpoenaed Maricopa County officials for information about the election.
East Valley senator requests Maricopa County general election information
PHOENIX — The head of the Senate Government Committee is demanding Maricopa County officials produce a laundry list of documents and records regarding the just completed general … more
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A proposed monument sign for The Havenly Scenic.
Developer withdraws housing proposal in Apache Junction
Keystone Homes has withdrawn its request for rezoning 14.1 acres for a 158-unit leased residential community tentatively known as The Havenly Scenic and financing has been dropped for the … more
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A sexual assault was reported at 9:55 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 1800 block of West 16th Avenue.
6 sex crimes reported in Apache Junction Nov. 1-5
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of sexual assaults and offenses Nov. 1-5: Sexual offense— sexual abuse, reported at 5:41 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 1100 block of … more
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Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, breathing trouble, sore throat, muscle pain and loss of taste or smell. Most people develop only mild symptoms. But some people, usually those with other medical complications, develop more severe symptoms, including pneumonia.
204 coronavirus cases reported in a week in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon area
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Nov. 23 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 20,656 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and … more
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The Apache Junction Police Department’s current computer-aided dispatch and records management system needs updating and replacement due to the limited level of functionality offered by the current system and aging hardware and software, officials said. (
$1.6M tech upgrade approved for Apache Junction police dispatch, records
A five-year contract costing nearly $1.6 million has been approved for Apache Junction police computer-aided dispatch, records management and mobile field reporting software. The Apache Junction … more
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All government administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday, Dec. 26 for Christmas and Jan. 2, 2023, for New Year’s.
City of Apache Junction sets holiday schedule for holidays
The schedule of closures and schedules for city of Apache Junction facilities have been set for the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holiday weekends. All government … more
Theft of property was reported at 10:28 a.m. Oct. 31 in the 3100 block of South Jacaranda Court.
Theft, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of a theft and other incidents in Gold Canyon Oct. 25-31. Trespassing, reported at 9:21 a.m. Oct. 28 in the 9500 block of East … more
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