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New construction may provide buyers with incentives that resellers cannot offer.
Queen Creek buyers, sellers face challenges in July
Some clouds are forming over Queen Creek’s housing market that are affecting buyers and sellers. “Several external factors are influencing Queen Creek’s housing market right now, with … more
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The construction and improvement of roads in Queen Creek will now be overseen by the new, dedicated transportation department. The department formerly was under public works.
Queen Creek creates standalone transportation department
Queen Creek has moved transportation duties out of public works to create a freestanding department. “As our community has grown, our infrastructure and service needs have become more complex. This … more
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Higley USD has a board seat to fill after the resignation of Scott Glover. It will be done by write-in election.
Higley school board vacancy headed to November write-in election after court ruling
Higley Unified voters will choose between write-in candidates Travis White and Kathleen Richards in November after courts ordered Scott Glover’s vacant board seat onto the ballot. more
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The use of "Elmer the Patchwork Elephant" in Higley classrooms became an object of debate for the district's governing board.
Children’s book ‘Elmer’ sparks classroom-content dispute on Higley school board
The children’s book “Elmer” became the focus of a Higley school board dispute over classroom materials, LGBTQ associations and parents’ ability to object to content. more
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Students at Desert Mountain Elementary voted to install a book vending machine on campus.
Buying a book takes twist at Queen Creek’s Desert Mountain Elementary
Students at Desert Mountain Elementary have a book vending machine thanks to a program that allows them to have a say in the school’s budget. Last year, DME students in the Lead Out Loud Club … more
Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City on August 21, 2026. Gas prices have soared to an all-time high in the month August, AAA Arizona said on Friday.
Where to find the cheapest gas in Queen Creek
Gas prices in the Valley climbed 10 cents this week to settle at $4.54 a gallon, according to AAA Arizona on Friday. A year ago at this time, consumers were paying $3.52 a gallon. The … more
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Founder Bridgette Crosby with a raffle basket donated for an upcoming Military Moms in QC/STV event. On Sept. 6, the San Tan Valley Town Council will be honoring the organization.
San Tan Valley to honor Military Moms in QC/STV
In honor of Military Moms in QC/STV’s 20 th anniversary, the San Tan Valley Town Council will be honoring the military family support group. Mayor Daren Schnepf and the San Tan Valley Town … more
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Independent Newsmedia seeks 9/11 memories
Independent Newsmedia is looking for Arizonans’ memories of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and their aftermath. If you’d like to share a memory, please email no more than 300 words along with … more
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Area teens perform during the Southeast Valley Community Alliance's "An Evening of Connection and Conversation.” The event is receiving an award at the Arizona Drug Summit in September.
Southeast Valley group’s opioid-abuse program wins award
The Southeast Valley Community Alliance has been selected to receive the Community Engagement Keeping Hope Alive Award, recognizing individuals and organizations that work to keep kids, families and … more
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Tourism’s reach across Arizona goes far beyond hotels and resorts
When visitors come to Arizona, their dollars don’t stop at the hotel. more
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An ordinance has been introduced to lower the speed limit on a five-mile stretch of Ellsworth Road.
Lower speed limit proposed for Mesa stretch of Ellsworth to Queen Creek
The Mesa City Council has introduced an ordinance that, if passed, will lower the speed limit on Ellsworth Road from Elliot Road to the south city limits along the Queen Creek boundary. That stretch … more
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Small businesses can learn how to use AI through this Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce workshop.
Queen Creek Chamber offers AI basics training
The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to provide AI training to small businesses Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. Small Business B(AI)sics … more
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