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Chandler National Little League representatives were at their City Council’s Sept. 14 regular meeting to be recognized for their 12-and-under all-star team’s state championship and regional competition this summer. In front is the lone member of the team at the meeting, Alex Yu. In back, from the left, are Vice Mayor Angel Encinas, Councilmembers Christine Ellis and Jane Poston, CNLL board members Mark Ingram and Austin Given, Mayor Kevin Hartke and Councilmembers Jennifer Hawkins and Matt Orlando.
Baseball champs honored by Chandler Council
Chandler’s highest-achieving Little League of the past several years was honored at the City Council’s Sept. 14 regular meeting. Mayor Kevin Hartke read a description of the Chandler … more
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Jimmy Arwood, left, who opposes Proposition 320, debates Chris Thomas who wants voters to approve the measure to require 60 cents of every dollar for schools goes into instructional expenses.
Prop 320 supporters, opponents debate merits of mandatory classroom spending
SCOTTSDALE — The Goldwater Institute is telling Arizonans that if they vote for Proposition 320 that teacher pay will increase. But a representative of groups that oppose the measure contends … more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K located at 59th Ave. and Olive Road in Glendale on Sept. 25, 2026. Gas prices jumped 18 cents a gallon this week to settle at $4.87 a gallon, according to AAA Arizona on Friday.
Gas prices spike at the pumps in Chandler, across the Valley
Gas prices saw a huge increase this week, as prices at the pumps raised 18 cents a gallon this week to settle at $4.87 a gallon according to AAA Arizona on Friday. more
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Valley drivers to see weekend freeway closures along Loops 101, 202, 303
A busy work weekend is planned along Valley freeways, including Loops 101, 202, 303, state transportation officials said Thursday. Here is what drivers should expect from Friday to Monday, Sept. … more
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Chandler’s Neighborhood Programs Office is partnering with the Lodestar Mediation Clinic at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law to offer Chandler residents a free, voluntary way to resolve neighbor-to-neighbor disputes without going to court.
Chandler launches free neighborhood mediation program
Chandler’s Neighborhood Programs Office is partnering with the Lodestar Mediation Clinic at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law to offer Chandler residents a free, … more
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Kyrene Gifted Showcase has students from all schools presenting individual projects.
Kyrene school board discusses transitions, tensions about school programs
The Kyrene school board recently discussed changes to the 2027-28 school year involving school closures and how staff will be relocated. Assistant Superintendent Garth Cupp presented the … more
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Costumes will likely be common at community events around Chandler this month and in early November.
Chandler churches have festival events in October, November
Here are some of the upcoming church events happening in the Chandler area. ‘Mega Awesome Costume Party’ is day after Halloween Legacy Church AZ Chandler’s Mega Awesome Costume Party … more
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This diagram shows where landscaping would be planted around most of the planned smaller buildings in the Sun Village Fair shopping center at Alma School and Warner roads (Alma School Road would be just out of view on the left). A development plan that allows additional retail-pad buildings in the redeveloped shopping center was one of six items the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval at its Sept. 16 meeting.
Retail pads, airpark homes, more OK'd by Chandler planning board
In a year that’s had little consistency in how many city of Chandler development applications are in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission at any one time, the most recent meeting was where … more
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George’s Chicken and Shrimp has a second location open in Pollock Plaza on the northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Elliot Road in north Chandler.
Chicken, waffles, seafood almost around the clock in North Chandler
George’s Chicken and Shrimp has a second location open in Pollock Plaza on the northwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Elliot Road in north Chandler. Launched in October 2024 in Tempe, chicken, … more
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Thomas Brown is charged with shooting and killing Pandora Kjolsrud, left, and Evan Clark, while all three were camping in the Mount Ord area in May 2025. The discovery phase of Brown’s prosecution is taking months and will likely lead to his Dec. 14 trial date being postponed.
Chandler man, accused of killing 2 Scottsdale district students, could have trial postponed
A large amount of material to go over as part of discovery procedures is one of main delays keeping a Chandler man from standing trial for allegedly killing two teens in May 2025. Thomas  … more
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Chandler Chamber of Commerce leadership were at the Arizona Chamber Executives’ 2026 Annual Conference to receive some awards. From the left are Arizona Chamber Executives Board of Directors Vice Chair and CEO of the Sky Island Regional Partnership Melany Edwards-Barton, Chandler Chamber Vice President of Workforce Development and Government Relations Carly Wakefield, Chandler Chamber Director of Government Relations Grant Thompson, Chandler Chamber President and CEO Terri Kimble and ACE board chair and Gilbert Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Watts.
Chamber takes home three statewide awards
Chandler Chamber of Commerce leadership was at the Arizona Chamber Executives’ 2026 Annual Conference in Oro Valley to receive some awards. Arizona Chamber Executives Board of Directors Vice … more
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Rosie accepted her $2,000 prize from First Credit Union along with her owner, back row left to right, Kylie Jefferson, Charlie Huero of Hot 97.5 and Melissa Lambert of First Credit Union.
Queen Creek resident gets relief from pet’s veterinary bills
After months of emergency veterinary visits, surgery and mounting medical expenses, Queen Creek resident Kylie Jefferson and her beloved dog, Rosie, received $2,000 in pet relief through First Credit … more
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