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August in Greater Phoenix and the West Valley continues to be slow in the housing market, but overall the area outpaced the rest of the country, according to data from Phoenix Realtors.

West Valley residential real estate round up

Closed residential sales were down throughout Greater Phoenix in August, but experts say the dip fits the season as one of the slowest months in Arizona real estate. more

By Philip Haldiman
Mail | X: @PhilipHaldiman | 9/30/26

Peoria Police investigating possible double suicide

Peoria Police are investigating two deaths that could be a possible double suicide. more

9/30/26

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Special Education

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 general election. David Alvarado, Paul Carver, Kristi Cooper and Julie Stockwell are seeking four-year terms on the five-member board. more

By Steve Stockmar
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Instagram: steve.stockmar | 9/30/26

A Cavender’s Boot City is coming soon to the Arrowhead area.

Cavender’s Boot City is coming soon to Arrowhead area

Cavender’s Boot City has announced its newest store coming soon to Peoria, to be located at 7759 W. Bell Road. more

9/30/26

Oktoberfest celebrations are scheduled for Oct. 8 at Westgate Village in Glendale and Oct. 15 at Vista del Rio in Peoria.

Two West Valley senior communities celebrate Oktoberfest

Two West Valley senior living communities will host Oktoberfest celebrations this year, featuring traditional German-inspired food, music, themed activities, and opportunities to support local … more

9/30/26

Ballet Arizona’s 'Class Act' returns to Peoria Unified

Peoria Unified School District is welcoming back Ballet Arizona's "Class Act" program for the 2026-27 school year, bringing free, grant-funded after-school dance instruction to third and fourth graders at Apache Elementary School and Foothills Fines Arts Academy. more

9/30/26

Emily Saeteurn is a write-in candidate for Peoria's Acacia District.

Get to know Peoria’s write-in candidate for the Acacia council district

Concerns over the residency of Acacia District Councilor Jennifer Crawford, who is running unopposed as an incumbent in the November election, has led to one resident of the district tossing her hat … more

By Philip Haldiman
Mail | X: @PhilipHaldiman | 9/29/26

Ironwood girls volleyball coach Dani Wiley, black shirt facing the camera, starts to smile while talking to her Ironwood team after its Sept. 28 win at Centennial. It was her first game as head coach against the school where she was one of four seniors leading Centennial to the 2016 state 5A title.

New Ironwood volleyball coach enjoys homecoming in Peoria

She had been back to the old gym before, aven a couple of times as assistant coach at rival school Ironwood. But Monday night was a little different for Danielle Wiley. It was her first game at … more

By Richard Smith
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X: @rsmithYWV | 9/29/26

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Budget Priorities

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 general election. David Alvarado, Paul Carver, Kristi Cooper and Julie Stockwell are seeking four-year terms on the five-member board. more

By Steve Stockmar
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Instagram: steve.stockmar | 9/29/26

This season, "9 to 5 The Musical" is coming to Arizona Broadway Theatre to celebrate Dolly Parton.

Celebrating Dolly: Arizona Broadway Theatre adds '9 to 5: The Musical' to its season

Arizona Broadway Theatre celebrates one of entertainment’s most beloved icons with the addition of "9 to 5: The Musical" to its 2026–27 season. more

9/29/26

More Arizonans living alone as households get smaller

Arizona is adding people, but the state’s households are not necessarily getting bigger. more

By Matt Loeschman
Mail | X: @MattLoeschman | 9/29/26

The inaugural Grand Slam Campout is Oct. 17 at Peoria Sports Complex.

Take me out to the campout at Peoria Sports Complex

For one night only, Peoria Sports Complex is trading baseballs for sleeping bags, Saturday, Oct. 17, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. more

9/29/26