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NEW LOOK
Buckeye celebrates opening of 38-acre Sundance Park expansion
Environment
Litchfield, Goodyear area wells contain "forever chemical" PFAS, says state
CRIME
Liberty Elementary District intern arrested for sexual contact with minor at previous school
REALITY TV

‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ looks to cast Valley families for episodes

The HGTV reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is looking for Phoenix-area families who could benefit from a new home.
NEIGHBORS

Valley of the Sun United Way names new chief community development, engagement officer

Emma Garcia is taking the role of chief community development and engagement officer at Valley of the Sun United Way.
EDUCATION

Agua Fria High School District launches academy aimed at student entrepreneurs

Agua Fria High School District has launched the Entrepreneur Academy, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills among high school students.
BLOOD DONATION WEEK

Check out this Buckeye blood donation location, time

Gov. Katie Hobbs has proclaimed Sept. 1–7 as Arizona Blood Donation Week to focus on the need to constantly replenish the local blood supply.
BUSINESS

Buckeye welcomes new Dunn-Edwards paint store

Dunn-Edwards will celebrating the opening of its new Buckeye store in September.
THINGS TO DO

Buckeye to host Labor Day celebration at aquatics center

Even though city offices are closed, Buckeye’s Labor Day Celebration will take place at the city’s aquatics center.
THINGS TO DO

Celebrate the arts at upcoming Arizona Creative Excellence Awards

An evening recognizing the impact of the creative economy in Arizona is coming to Phoenix.

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JOBS

Buckeye ooking for firefighter recruits

The Buckeye Fire Department is accepting applications for fire recruits.
THINGS TO DO

Buckeye to celebrate Sundance Park expansion with weekend events

The grand opening of phase two of Sundance Park in Buckeye is approaching.
Community

Abuse survivor finds purpose in child welfare reform

In eight years, 17-year-old Mia’s abuser will be freed. “I think when anyone asks you what you want to happen, you don't say 10 years,” she said, about her abuser's prison sentence. Her mother’s …
ARTS

Arizona invests $5.4 million in nonprofit arts sector

A one-time investment of $5 million in support of Arizona’s arts sector is awarding grants to statewide nonprofit organizations, festivals, and arts learning programs.
BUSINESS

Buckeye business signs on as U-Haul neighborhood dealer

West Valley Tires and Services has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Buckeye community.
THINGS TO DO

Check out early pricing for 10th annual Buckeye Marathon

Registration is open now for the 10th annual City of Buckeye Marathon, and discount prices will start going up Oct. 31.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

2023 Preps football preview: Canyon View

While the football Class of 2024 at relatively new Canyon View High school will be the program's third senior graduating class, players and coaches intend on it being the first class to leave a legacy.

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