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Peoria police seek assistance in locating missing endangered male

Peoria Police seek the public’s help in locating, Eric Helton, a 30-year-old male.

ADHS: Peoria area ZIP codes have 28,052 cases

Arizona Department of Health Services reported 1,174 new coronavirus cases and 10 new deaths Thursday, for a total of 912,653 cases and 18,137 deaths.

Peoria commission approves 5-story apartment near P83

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Converge at P83, a new 5-story, 195-unit, multifamily mixed-use project on the southwest corner of 75th Avenue and Paradise Lane.

Peoria launches drought ready web page

Living in the desert, water remains a very precious resource.

Peoria planning and zoning to consider a number of projects in coming months

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Department will be busy this fiscal year, working toward many goals.

Business

1 top Peoria home sale eclipsed the $1M mark

One top home sale in Peoria over the last week eclipsed the $1 million mark.

Banner Health acquires Peoria hematology oncology practice

Banner Health announced the acquisition of Sonoran Hematology and Oncology, a well-established practice located in Peoria.

Peoria council green lights 3 applications to state liquor board

City council recently recommend approval to the Arizona State Liquor Board for these restaurants: Hot Pot for Days, located at 9284 W. Northern Ave. #101 and Cracker Barrel #331, located at 16845 N. 84th Ave.

Peoria Pines to renew off-track wagering for Turf Paradise

City council recommend approval to the Arizona Racing Commission for an off-track wagering license renewal for Turf Paradise to telecast at Peoria Pines Golf and Restaurant, 8411 N. 107th Ave.

2 home sales hit the $1M mark in Peoria last week

Two top home sales in Peoria over the last week hit the $1 million mark.

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Opinions: Highlighting Peoria Voices

Arizona School Boards Association Governmental Relations Director Chris Kotterman

ASBA: Arizona’s school districts follow official public health guidance

Arizona’s school districts have a fundamental obligation to protect the students entrusted to their care and provide a safe working environment for their employees.

Durfey: Winds of change in the housing market?

The residential real estate market in Peoria continues to be a seller’s market, certainly, but we are starting to see movement from the extreme seller’s market to one that offers a little more favor to buyers than we have seen in quite some time.

Kathy Chandler, Northwest Valley Connect executive director

Chandler: For those who can’t get to a vaccine, there is solution

Northwest Valley Connect volunteers have a concern for those not vaccinated, who remain vulnerable to the possibility of contracting the virus. If one should be you, our volunteers have a solution: they have made themselves available for your assistance.

Sports and West Valley Preps Reporting

WEST VALLEY PREPS RETRO: Liberty’s state title hits (red) spot

Editor's Note: This story was published online by West Valley Preps in the Feb. 19, 2016 edition of the Glendale/Peoria Today paper about Liberty High School's first state team wrestling …

Centennial hoops starts revenge tour with big summer

For about two months after their 5A boys basketball final loss to Tucson Catalina Foothills, Centennial boys basketball players stewed or played with their club teams. The nature of the loss, more …

Class of 2021 athletes finish signing with colleges (UPDATED)

The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.

Peoria High’s Moreno leaps to prominence in track

Of all the local athletes that suddenly leapt to track gold in the spring, none got a later start in the sport than Isaac Moreno. The Peoria High junior was still a novice as a long jumper and was just learning how to triple jump — weeks after his rivals’ seasons began.

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Peoria offers online payment portal

The city of Peoria is offering Peoria customers a new online system for paying utility bills.

Pop-Up Peoria at Park West announces August classes

Pop-Up Peoria is a unique, innovative community engagement space created by the city of Peoria and CIRE Equity.

Stay safe during monsoon season

Monsoon season is in full swing, and while the summer storms can be a welcome break, residents are encouraged to keep up to date on changing weather conditions.

Vaccination events continue at Peoria High School

The city of Peoria has partnered with the Peoria Unified School District to host multiple COVID-19 vaccination events at Peoria High School, located at 11200 N. 83rd Ave.

Peoria Fire-Medical hosts drive-through backpack giveaway

The Peoria Fire-Medical Department, in partnership with the Peoria Unified School District, is hosting a drive-through backpack giveaway. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies to help …

Peoria to host Vitalant blood drive July 20

In partnership with Vitalant Blood Donation, the city of Peoria is hosting a blood drive 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. , July 20 at the Peoria Police Department, 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave.

July is Smart Irrigation Month

July is Smart Irrigation Month. Peoria residents may not know that the city offers a rebate of up to $250 for upgrading old irrigation controllers to approved smart irrigation controllers? When …

Peoria’s pools offer swim lessons, open swim, Story Time

There is still time to cool off this summer at Peoria’s pools.

'Touch a Truck' is happening at July 15 Peoria Reads youth event

Mayor Cathy Carlat’s Peoria Reads summer youth reading program continues with the “Touch a Truck” event, 9-10 a.m., July 15, at the Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson St.

Peoria Fire-Medical Department Capt. David Stutzman

Attend celebration of life for former Peoria firefighter

The Peoria Fire-Medical Department will honor the life of retired Capt. David Stutzman, who lost his battle with occupational cancer on June 15. The celebration of life will be July 13, at …

Peoria Education Reporting

Peoria Unified, public health guidelines at odds with state

Peoria Entertainment Reporting

Following more than a year marred by COVID-19, The West Valley Symphony announces a six-concert schedule at The Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise, beginning Nov. 21.

West Valley Symphony returns to Surprise in November

The West Valley Symphony launches its 53rd season with a diverse 2021-22 six-concert schedule under the baton of Maestro Cal Stewart Kellogg at The Vista Center for the Arts, 15660 N. Parkview Place …

Curiouser & Curiouser Too will close its run July 25, but the multi-sensory experience won’t stay away for long with the return of A Curiouser Nutcracker planned for the upcoming holiday season at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts.

Curiouser Nutcracker to return for the holidays at Theater Works in Peoria

The wildly popular immersive Theater Works production Curiouser & Curiouser Too will close its run with performances on July 25, but the multi-sensory experience won’t stay away for long with the return of A Curiouser Nutcracker planned for the upcoming holiday season at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive in Peoria.

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