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Superstition Fire and Medical District was approached by East Valley Institute of Technology regarding potential sponsorship of its firefighter I and II and hazardous-materials programs.
Superstition Fire and Medical District to sponsor EVIT firefighter program
A fire district that covers Apache Junction and Gold Canyon is sponsoring the East Valley Institute of Technology’s firefighter program in Mesa so it can be certified to a national … more
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The Apache Junction City Council on Jan. 17 voted unanimously in a consent agenda with other items to approve the plats and a map of dedication for Solina Avenue in the auction property in Superstition Vistas.
622 homes planned in Radiance at Superstition Vistas
Final plats for 622 homes planned in four housing subdivisions in an Apache Junction community called Radiance were recently approved for developer D.R. Horton. The Apache Junction City Council on … more
Disorderly conduct — domestic violence — was reported at 10:11 p.m. Dec. 29 in the 8900 block of East Shasta Drive.
Trespassing, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of trespassing and other incidents in Gold Canyon Dec. 29-Jan. 4. Theft of property from a vehicle, reported at 2:59 p.m. Dec. 29 … more
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A theft was reported at 10:05 p.m. Jan. 4 in the 300 block of West Superstition Boulevard.
5 thefts reported in Apache Junction Dec. 29-Jan. 4
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts Dec. 29-Jan. 4: Theft, reported at 1:49 p.m. Jan. 2 in the 400 block of South Cedar Drive. Theft, reported at 11:55 … more
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Kaden Bigelow
Apache Junction teen Kaden Bigelow missing, PCSO says
[UPDATE: The teen was located and is safe, Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook @PinalCountySO.] Pinal County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for Kaden Bigelow, 13, who … more
The district provides fire suppression, fire prevention, wildland protection, advanced life support, rescue, extrication and medical transportation services out of five fire stations. The district encompasses 62 square miles and serves the city of Apache Junction and the unincorporated areas of Gold Canyon, Superstition Foothills, Goldfield Foothills and Entrada Del Oro.
Superstition Fire and Medical District may sponsor EVIT firefighter program
A fire district that covers Apache Junction and Gold Canyon may sponsor the East Valley Institute of Technology’s firefighter program in Mesa so it can be certified to a national … 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. The city’s fiscal year begins July 1.
Applications sought for Apache Junction health, 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
Emergency services through the Police Department will not be impacted by the holiday. 
City of Apache Junction sets holiday hours for Jan. 16
The city of Apache Junction will close all administrative offices on Monday, Jan. 16, in observation of Civil Rights Day. Emergency services through the Police Department will not be impacted by the … more
Workers lay new asphalt on a Valley freeway. The Arizona Department of Transportation has listed several projects that will restrict traffic Friday-Monday, Jan. 13-16.
Freeway work, Tempe marathon events cause weekend highway, street restrictions
Several Valley freeways will be affected this weekend by improvement projects, and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, which begins in Tempe, also will require drivers to plan ahead. The … more
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The improvement work along 14 miles of U.S. Highway 60 will occur over several months and will require numerous closures. ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while work is underway.
US60 closure between Loop 101 and Mesa Drive Jan. 13-16
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for closures and lane restrictions on the U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway between Loop 101 and Mesa Drive for pavement … more
An assault was reported at 10:56 p.m. Dec. 26 in the 10300 block of East Golden Rim Circle.
Assault, other incidents reported in Gold Canyon
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of an assault and other incidents in Gold Canyon Dec. 22-28. Fraud/forgery, reported at 2:31 p.m. Dec. 23 in the 12300 block of … more
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A theft was reported at 6:31 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 3800 block of South Bowman Road.
4 thefts reported in Apache Junction Dec. 22-28
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts Dec. 22-28: Theft, reported at 9:53 a.m. Dec. 22 in the 600 block of West 17th Avenue. Theft, reported at 10:52 a.m. … 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.
100 new coronavirus cases in last week in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon area
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Jan. 11 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 21,602 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and … more
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The Bureau of Land management is planning a prescribed fire to burn brush from about 80 acres of land near Apache Junction. (File photo)
Prescribed burn planned in parts of Apache Junction
The Bureau of Land Management’s Phoenix District is planning a prescribed fire to burn cut and piled brush from about 80 acres of land northeast of Apache Junction. more
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Robert Schroeder is sworn in as an Apache Junction City Council member.
Apache Junction City Council chooses Schroeder as vice mayor
Apache Junction Councilmember Robert Schroeder was selected as vice mayor in a unanimous vote Jan. 3. Per city code, the salary for the position of mayor is $1,000 per month, for vice mayor it is … more
A one-year agreement has been approved for Southern Counties Oil Co. dba SC Fuels to provide bulk fuels for the city of Apache Junction for its fleet.
$800K bulk-fuel contract approved for city of Apache Junction
The Apache Junction City Council in a unanimous vote Jan. 3 on a consent agenda with other items approved a bulk-fuel agreement with Southern Counties Oil Co. dba SC Fuels for $800,000 for one year … more
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A theft was reported at 8:04 a.m. Dec. 21 in the 2500 block of South Ironwood Drive.
7 thefts reported in Apache Junction Dec. 15-21
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts Dec. 15-21: Theft, reported at 1:43 a.m. Dec. 18 in the 1000 block of North Idaho Road. Theft, reported at 11:34 a.m. … more
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Theft of property was reported at 9 a.m. Dec. 16 in the 12600 block of East Fossil Springs.
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 Dec. 15-21. Theft of property, reported at 9 a.m. Dec. 16 in the 12600 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.
61 new coronavirus cases in last week in Apache Junction, Gold Canyon area
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Jan. 4 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Apache Junction, east Mesa, Gold Canyon and Queen Valley is 21,502 in ZIP codes 85118, 85119 and … more
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Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while work is underway. 
Weekend, overnight closures planned for US60 Superstition Freeway beginning Jan. 6
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers, area residents and businesses to plan for weekend and overnight closures of U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway in segments between Loop … more

Apache Junction Assistant City Manager Matt Busby at a recent meeting.
Industrial Development Authority retained in Apache Junction
Apache Junction’s Industrial Development Authority should not be dissolved because of lack of activity, the city council decided recently. The council on Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 discussed … more
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From left, Gail Ross and Dena Kimble taking the oath as Apache Junction Unified School District board members with AJUSD Superintendent Heather Wallace.
Apache Junction schools governing board members preparing for 2023 school year
Local optician Gail Ross and reelected board member Dena Kimble will join forces with Bobby Bauders, Gilbert Cancio and Cami Garcia as newly inducted Apache Junction Unified School District Board … 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 offices on holiday schedule
The schedule of closures and schedules for city of Apache Junction facilities have been set for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holiday weekends. All government administrative offices will … more
The city of Apache Junction is providing two free drop-off points that will accept trees 24 hours a day from Dec. 27, 2022 to Feb. 3, 2023.
2 locations for Christmas tree disposal in Apache Junction
A live or freshly cut Christmas tree is a wonderful way to spruce up the holiday season and it doesn’t have to be a problem to dispose of. The city of Apache Junction is providing two free … more
Thanks to recent legislation, many of this year’s high school seniors could come to EVIT next year as adult students — without paying tuition — to train for careers in construction, health care, automotive and more.
EVIT offers career training for high school grads
In about six months, area high school students will graduate and move on to college or jobs. But the East Valley Institute of Technology offers them another opportunity — and for some, it might … more
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