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Lin's Grand Buffet plans to have seating for 275 guests.
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The Gilbert Police Department released details on two shootings from this year.
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Gilbert releases details of two fatal police shootings
David Loutzenheiser, Higley USD's superintendent, was awarded a performance bonus of $6,000 from the governing board.
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Higley superintendent awarded $6,000 bonus
Namid Sewell will visit HD South and read from her novel,
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HD South to host author Nahid Sewell book reading
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Plastic moving bins with floor dollys are now available for rent through A Perfect Party Rental.

A Perfect Party Rental brings moving into line

A Perfect Party Rental at 1240 N. Hobson St., ste. A, Gilbert, has expanded its business to include plastic rental bins with accomp anying floor dollys . The company's core business has been renting …
Democrat Elizabeth Lee, left, and Republican Mark Lamb are vying for the seat in Congressional District 5 that currently belongs to Andy Biggs.

Lamb maintains Thursday advantage on Lee in CD5 results

Voters in Arizona's 5th Congressional District chose between a former county sheriff and a registered nurse to replace Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, who gave up his congressional seat to run for …
Two House of Representative seats and one Senate seat are being decided in Legislative District 14.

Democrats continue to lead in Legislative District 14

Voters in Legislative District 14, which covers most of Gilbert and small portions of neighboring communities, chose candidates for one state Senate seat and two state House seats in the Nov. 3 …
Voters were deciding on a $136 million bond proposal for Gilbert Public Schools in the November election.

Gilbert Public Schools bond widens lead Thursday morning

Gilbert Public Schools asked voters to authorize $136 million in general obligation bonds to address aging school buildings, campus security, technology and other capital needs across the district. …
Voters file toward the polls Nov. 3 at Cottonwood Country Club in Sun Lakes, near Chandler. The first results are coming in for the two House seats up for grabs in Arizona's 13th Legislative District, which includes Sun Lakes.

Democrats' lead shrinks slightly in Arizona House District 13 race

New results released the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 4 show the race for the two House seats in Arizona's 13th Legislative District still has Democrats in the lead by a slightly narrower margin than Nov. 4 morning results.
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Higley USD Governing Board has two open seats for four-year terms and one write-in seat for a two-year term.
2026 Elections

Wade, Morris running ahead of Van Hoek in Higley USD board vote

Higley Unified School District voters had two separate school board contests on the Nov. 3 ballot, with three candidates seeking two four-year terms and three certified write-in candidates competing …
Gilbert will join a legal settlement relating to PFAS chemicals in the water supply.
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Gilbert joins latest 'forever chemicals' settlement

Gilbert Town Council unanimously approved joining another PFAS contamination settlement, seeking compensation from four chemical companies over groundwater pollution.
Voters file into and out of the polling place at the Southeast Regional Library's Shakespeare Room in Gilbert.
2026 Elections

Gilbert voters cite country's direction, civic duty

Gilbert voters and election volunteers share what brought them to the polls Nov. 3, from concerns about national politics to civic responsibility.
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Northside at SanTan Village bringing in Roka Akor

Contemporary Japanese restaurant Roka Akor is expected to open its second Arizona location at Northside at SanTan Village in Gilbert by mid-2027. The restaurant will occupy a 4,336-square-foot space …
Higley USD changed the designations for Bridges and Chaparral elementary schools to make them eligible in the future to have preschool programs.
Education

Higley opens preschool options at two schools

Higley Unified School District approves preschool designations for Chaparral and Bridges elementary schools, opening the door to future expansion while raising questions about costs.
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Assisted living facility in Gilbert sells for $2.57M

A 10-bed assisted living facility in Gilbert changed hands in September for $2.57 million, according to property records.
Joshua Friedman is the new Gilbert Public Schools director of safety and security.
Education

Gilbert schools names Friedman safety director

Gilbert Public Schools appoints Joshua Friedman as safety and security director, bringing back a former Gilbert emergency manager and award-winning school safety leader.
Higley USD Superintendent David Loutzenheiser met with representatives from across the district, including student body presidents, during the first quarter as part of an ambassador initiative to do future planning.
Education

HUSD ambassador meetings gather community input

Higley Unified School District is collecting feedback from students, teachers and parents through superintendent ambassador meetings to help guide future planning.
Democratic candidate Elizabeth Lee has trailed Republican Mark Lamb significantly in the U.S. House Congressional Arizona District 5 race.
ELECTIONS 2026

Lamb outraises Lee in 3rd quarter, overall in 5th Congressional district

When Elizabeth Lee zoomed ahead in the Arizona Congressional District 5 Democratic primary after polls closed July 21, it wrapped an expensive time in the state party’s politics. But when the …
A teacher confers with students at Patterson Elementary School, which has been ranked No. 40 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for best elementary schools.
Education

GPS schools earn high state rankings

Several Gilbert Public Schools campuses were recognized among Arizona's top elementary schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Gilbert's housing market slowed in September 2026 as pending sales fell sharply and inventory increased, even as home prices continued to rise.
Real estate

Gilbert home sales slow as inventory climbs

Gilbert's housing market slowed in September 2026 as pending sales fell sharply and inventory increased, even as home prices continued to rise.
Gas prices are seen at the Chevron at 91st Avenue and Bell Road in Peoria on Oct. 30, 2026. Gas prices dropped another 9 cents a gallon this week to settle at $4.41 a gallon, AAA Arizona reported.
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Where to find the cheapest gas in Gilbert

Gas prices took another drop this week as people head out on Halloween weekend.
Sushi Brokers has new ownership in Gilbert's Heritage District.
New ownership

Sushi Brokers in Gilbert has changed hands

Sushi Brokers at 50 E. Vaughn Ave., suite 101, Gilbert, has come under new ownership. It still serves more than 50 specialty and classic sushi rolls, fresh daily sashimi and nigiri, bento boxes, …

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Sushi Brokers has new ownership in Gilbert's Heritage District.
For years, Americans have been viciously divided according to race, religion, immigration status and gender identity by politicians dead set on making us fight each other rather than them. In a year where real people’s struggles were impossible to ignore, that effort fell short. It’s hard to overstate the scale of Democratic victories in this year’s midterm elections.
Sushi Brokers has new ownership in Gilbert's Heritage District.
A new terminal is coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport west of Terminal 3 by 2033, the airport’s first new terminal since 1990. That suggests anticipated continued increase in …
Sushi Brokers has new ownership in Gilbert's Heritage District.
Mint Cannabis opens location in Gilbert    Not happy this has been allowed to open. What a terrible mistake Gilbert Mayor, Council and Planning staff made allowing this in walking …

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Hale Concert Hall will be the site of a tribute concert to Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers and John Denver.

Hale Centre Theatre presents country music tribute

Hale Centre Theatre will feature “Campbell, Rogers, and Denver: A Tribute,” a live concert celebrating the music of three country music legends from Nov. 6-21.
Gilbert will hosts it annual Veterans Day breakfast on Nov. 11.

Veterans Day breakfast to honor service members in Gilbert

The Gilbert Community Center will host its annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Nov. 11, providing a community gathering to recognize and honor military veterans. The event will take place from 8:30 …
Winter is coming to McQueen Park Activity Center at the Snow-vember Pop-up Party.

Snow-vember Pop-Up Party set for Gilbert families

amilies can enjoy crafts, hot cocoa, snow-themed activities and a foam snowstorm during the Snow-vember Pop-Up Party on Nov. 7 at the McQueen Park Activity Center.
Friends for Life's BARKtoberfest returns Oct. 31 at the Gilbert Civic Center.

BARKtoberfest returns to Gilbert on Halloween

Friends for Life Animal Rescue will host the 28th annual BARKtoberfest on Oct. 31 at the Gilbert Civic Center with pet activities, adoptions, vendors and family entertainment.
Hikers will get a chance to have a guided hike of the Riparian Preserve at night on Oct. 30.

Riparian Preserve to host guided night hike

Adults can explore the Riparian Preserve after dark during a guided night hike Oct. 30 featuring nocturnal desert wildlife and nighttime nature education.
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