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Peoria City Council at their Sept. 15 meeting will consider the purchase of Vidler Water Company.
Peoria council to consider purchase of Vidler Water Company for $104M
Amid recent reductions in the allotment of Colorado River Water to the lower basin states, Peoria City Council at their Sept. 15 meeting will consider the purchase of Vidler Water Company for $104 million. more
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Peoria City Councilmember Jennifer Crawford
West Valley city sees fight over whether one councilor lives in their district
Peoria Councilmember Jennifer Crawford has responded to allegations that she does not live in the district she represents, and in doing so alleged the husband of a former mayor perpetuated disinformation about her residence. more
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Three Muslims were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego in May. The shooting is part of a new post 9/11 wave of Islamophobic activity occurring across the country, including in Arizona.
New wave of anti-Muslim sentiment rises 25 years after 9/11
In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks of 2001, the country experienced a widespread wave of hate crimes against Muslims, ranging from property damage to violence, including murder. Now, as … more
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Ironwood High School held a ceremony to honor the National Unity Flag Sept. 10. It was built on the gym floor pictured here 25 years ago.
For 9/11, Unity Flag returns to place of origin in Peoria Unified School District
Flags across the country on Friday will fly at half-staff honoring the thousands of lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago. more
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Amkor Technologies announced the second phase of its semiconductor packaging and testing facility in Peoria.
Amkor announces additional $5B investment into Peoria manufacturing campus
Amkor Technology has announced a second phase of its Peoria location, and with it an addition of nearly 650,000 square feet to its campus, amounting to an increased total investment of $12 billion in the Innovation Core site. more
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In red is where the Whole Foods and other commercial are to be located.
West Valley city lands Whole Foods after incentive deal
Peoria City Council approved a development agreement with a sales tax incentive provision to secure a new mixed-use project named Travesio that includes a specialty grocer. more
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Governing board member Janelle Bowles responded to the backlash of Anti-Islam social media posts at a public meeting Aug. 13.
Muslim advocacy group calls Bowles’ Islam posts ‘campaign of hatred’
A Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization is making a renewed call for the resignation of Peoria Unified School District governing board member Janelle Bowles for continued anti-Islamic posts to her Facebook page. more
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American Legion Post 62 honored war hero Ira H. Hayes Sept. 1. He died in 1955, but his family is pictured here.
Famous WWII war veteran honored in West Valley
A flag honoring an iconic World War II hero is flying over the West Valley this month. more
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Peoria Unified School District Administrative Offices
Peoria Unified board heats up over revisions to 'No DEI' policy
The Peoria Unified governing board engaged in a protracted and heated debate over a first read of revisions to a controversial “No DEI” policy that has dogged the district since it was approved … more
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The city of Peoria is one of many Arizona municipalities planning to sue or already suing fire truck manufacturers.
Arizona cities join lawsuit against fire truck manufacturers
A variety of Arizona cities and towns are suing New York-based private equity firm American Industrial Partners, Wisconsin-based Rev Group, and other entities, accusing fire truck manufacturers of monopolizing the industry. more
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The Peoria Unified governing board at their next meeting Aug. 27 will revisit policy Policy 1-204, more commonly known as the “No DEI” policy.
Peoria Unified board to revisit 'No DEI' policy at next meeting
After requests from some community members during recent a curriculum controversy, the Peoria Unified board at their next meeting will revisit policy Policy 1-204, more commonly known as the “No … more
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An updated Arizona law will tighten rules for mandatory reporting.
Arizona law to tighten mandatory reporting requirements in schools
As the new school year ramps up this summer, an Arizona law that will tighten rules for mandatory reporting in an effort to help children suffering from neglect or abuse will become effective Sept. 12. more
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