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Chandler engineer: Major sewer, other projects ahead

9/29/2023
Mark Stewart says when he sees millions and millions of Chandler city dollars being spent, he wants to hear about it. The Chandler City Council member was able to do that last week during a …

$44M in federal funds going to Weekes Wash project in …

9/7/2023
A total of $49 million will be invested in Arizona flood-control projects — the majority for a legacy project in Apache Junction — from a bipartisan infrastructure law led by Sen. Kyrsten …

Buckeye offering free sand ahead of Hurricane Hilary

8/18/2023
The city of Buckeye is offering residents free sand to fill sand bags ahead of flooding in the area. With the potential of Hurricane Hilary moving moisture in the area, the city is preparing residents.

$2.7M Tomahawk Road project approved in Apache …

3/10/2023
A $2.7 million Tomahawk Road widening project in Apache Junction has been approved to install bicycle lanes, sidewalks, streetlights and drainage improvements from Southern Avenue to the U.S. Highway …

Surprise, flood control refine long-term McMicken Dam …

2/6/2023
The area around McMicken Dam has long been identified as the likely center of nature trails and wildlife conservation in Surprise, as well as a large-scale new community park. None of this is coming soon.

FEMA releases preliminary flooding maps for Goodyear, …

1/26/2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Maricopa County and the cities of Buckeye, Goodyear, and the town of Gila Bend.  The maps …

Easements add nascent nature trails to Surprise

9/18/2022
Surprise is not in the position to unveil a large-scale nature trail or preservation area now, or even a firm time line for such a project.

Flood-detention facility planned in Apache Junction

9/15/2022
A $7 million grant will pay for a portion of a flood-control facility to be constructed to hold back water from Weekes Wash northwest of Lost Dutchman Boulevard and Goldfield Road in Apache Junction …

County supervisors praise flood response

9/7/2022
PHOENIX — Maricopa County’s Board of Supervisors took time one of last week’s meetings to praise those who helped out with an August 2021 emergency. Supervisor Steve Gallardo, …

City of Scottsdale shares tips for monsoon season

6/29/2022
The Arizona monsoon season is underway and will last through Sept. 30. In the months ahead, storms are expected to develop rapidly and may cause severe localized winds and flooding in Scottsdale.  

Livestock operator fire, flood assistance signed into …

6/16/2022
A new state law sponsored by State Rep. David Cook, R-District 8, establishes a livestock operator fire and flood assistance program to provide grants to landowners, lessees and small livestock …

Tempe water main break closes freeway, forces repairs

5/10/2022
A massive water main break that occurred over the weekend in Tempe has closed down several freeway stretches and made repairs necessary.