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The Mesquite Mountain Ranch home development would have views of the north side of the White Tank Mountains.
Western desert in Surprise getting attention
With Surprise’s City Center and northern areas becoming filled in with more residential and commercial development, the city’s far western desert, north of the White Tank mountains, is … more
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Greer Ranch vacant lot to become rental housing
A vacant lot at Cactus and Reems roads is finally getting development — but it’s not what was originally intended for it. The City Council voted Jan. 7 to rezone about 15 acres of … more
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The Dysart Unified School District office in Surprise
Shining the light on opportunities
With the second semester underway for the Dysart Unified School District, the focus remains on academics, athletics and the arts. At the Jan. 8 Governing Board meeting, Danae Marinelli from the … more
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The Dysart Unified School District office in Surprise.
Leonard picked to lead Dysart governing board
The Dysart Unified School District governing board led the Jan. 8 meeting with the nomination and vote of new officers. Former president Christine A.K. Pritchard handed the reins over to new … more
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The Arizona Department of Transportation will be doing construction on Loop 303 this month.
Construction projects on Loop 303 beginning
The Arizona Department of Transportation will be doing construction on Loop 303 from the U.S. 60 to I-17 in Phoenix, Peoria and Surprise. more
The O’Dell Center for Athletics on the OUAZ campus includes four basketball/volleyball courts, including one that acts as Faith Arena for Spirit home games. The City of Surprise has partnered with the school to use the athletic complex for 8,000 hours a year for city programming.
Surprise banks on private partnerships
Surprise Economic Development Director Jeanine Jerkovic can envision Surprise on a growth path much like Gilbert, only a few decades later. “I believe Surprise is on a Gilbert … more
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A rendering of what Waddell Road will look like near Sarival Avenue when widening work is completed in 2020. [Courtesy of City of Surprise]
More closures coming on roads in Surprise
The City of Surprise has a series of dates set for work to improve several roadways that will require road closures through early 2020. Here are the following projects on the books: • … more
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Lt. Col. Robert Miller, commander of the 308th Fighter Squadron, displays fighter pilot gear, including a helmet that comes with a $500,000 price tag. The helmet is custom-fitted to the pilot’s head and combines noise-canceling headphones, night vision, a forehead-mounted computer, and a projector.
Belgium could be added to list of fighter pilot trainees at Luke
Continued specialized air fighter training is an important foundation for the future security of the United States.  Such training is expected to expand, and much of it happens in the West Valley’s backyard. more
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More facilities like the Surprise Aquatic Center may be needed in a growing city like Surprise, especially with less neighborhood communities featuring them these days.
Surprise dives further into pools issue
Surprise is taking a deeper dive into its pool waters.As one of the fastest growing cities in Arizona — and the nation — keeping residents cool is a priority.   But the waters … more
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Possible raise in smoking age delayed by Surprise
Eighteen-year-olds will still be able to light up in Surprise while the city debates raising the smoking age to 21. The City Council Dec. 5 decided to hold off on any changes in the smoking … more
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Surprise accepts agreement with scooter company
Electric scooters are finally about to roll down the City Center. A few weeks after beginning its six-month pilot program to test shared active transportation vehicles or SATVs, the city has … more
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The 2004 passage of Proposition 400 help fund improvements to Loop 303, which for decades was just a two-lane highway.
Transit tax already on table
Surprise’s fast growth over the last two decades has sometimes been too fast. That’s been certainly the case with transportation, where one of the Valley’s most northwestern … more
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Eastbound traffic travels along Grand Avenue while The Bell Road bridge is pictured Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Surprise. (Jacob Stanek/Independent Newsmedia)
Grand Avenue traffic speeds up through Surprise
Motorists are getting through Surprise on Grand Avenue a little quicker lately.   That’s because the Arizona Department of Transportation has raised the speed limit on two stretches … more
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Fire agencies in Sun City area in good shape
The Scottsdale Fire Department is facing a period of heavy retirements in the next five years, but Northwest Valley fire services are on a firm footing with staff. more
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Pollution clouds over the Valley have become a common sight. Maricopa County Department of Public Health is asking residents to refrain from wood burning this holiday season. [Cronkite News Services]
No burn days on the horizon: Holidays can be tough for those with lung problems
Gathering with friends and family around a warm, cozy backyard fire after a hearty meal has become a holiday tradition for many residents throughout the Valley. more
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Leaders swimming in decision
Surprise leaders are swimming in decisions about what to do about the pools in the community. more
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The popularity of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices with teenagers is leading some cities like Surprise to consider raising the age to use tobacco to 21 and make e-cigarettes considered tobacco.
City Council considers raising age for smoking
The popularity of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices with teenagers is leading some cities like Surprise to consider raising the age to use tobacco to 21 and make e-cigarettes considered tobacco. more
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Help with caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s is now available at the Surprise Memory Cafe. It’s part of the Surprise’s designation as a “Dementia Friendly” city.
Cafe helps hold on to the memories
Help with caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s is now available at the Surprise Memory Cafe. It’s part of the Surprise’s designation as a “Dementia Friendly” city. more
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Marty Finley
7 signs of dementia
Help with caregivers and people with Alzheimer’s is now available at the Surprise Memory Cafe. It’s part of the Surprise’s designation as a “Dementia Friendly” city. more
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National Charity League members volunteer to support the Ronald McDonald House in a previous effort. [Submitted photo]
National Charity League hosting membership drive
The Arrowhead Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, has announced its Annual Membership Drive. more
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