Things to do
Salt River Tubing is open on the Lower Salt River seven days a week Saturday, April 27, through Monday, Sept. 2, weather and water-flow conditions permitting.
Note: Beginning Friday, Sept. 6, it …
Things to do
Registration is open for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s summer camp programs designed to help working parents while ensuring that thousands of youth have a summer of exploration.
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Education
Voters living in the Apache Junction Unified School District may be asked in November to approve a $15 million bond to fund furniture, technology and equipment, such as repairing roofs that leak and …
Roads
Arizona Department of Transportation crews are removing vegetation, grading the roadway and repairing drainage culverts to prepare for a project that will restore limited access to a stretch of State …
roads
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that ramp and lane restrictions originally scheduled to begin this month for a city of Mesa waterline project have been postponed until early …
Election 2024
Florence Mayor Tara Walter has officially announced her candidacy for Pinal County school superintendent.
The announcement was Walter’s first official declaration for the position, but it …
Roads
Apache Junction residents who missed a special open house earlier this month to discuss road maintenance in Pinal County now have an opportunity to take part in a virtual forum.
The event will …
Education
To get a 4-year-old child enrolled in kindergarten at Apache Junction Unified School District, parents will pay a new non-refundable $35 fee for the child to be screened to see if they are ready to …
Education
An Apache Junction charter school has the highest rating of high schools in the city on U.S. News and World Report’s annual best public high schools list.
Imagine Prep Superstition, 1843 …
Opinion
I am your dedicated Medicare insurance broker, passionate about empowering seniors to navigate the complex world of health care with confidence and clarity. With a background in education, I bring a …
Opinion
American wagyu is becoming known around the world as one of the top styles of beef. Due to its amazing marbling of fat, tenderness and unique flavor American wagyu beef is demanded by chefs all over …
Neighbors
Gold Canyon resident and military veteran Nancy Fassbender recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where she and three other individuals represented Arizona and were in a National Vietnam …
Opinion
Properly disposing of important documents and electronics is an important security step for any business. Firms request the services of document shredding companies regularly and companies that do …
First responders
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of thefts and a burglary April 2-8:
Theft, reported at 8:28 a.m. April 3 in the 2500 block of East Bluff Spring Avenue.
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First responders
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of fraud and other incidents in Gold Canyon April 2-8:
Harassment/intimidation, reported at 2:51 p.m. April 2 in the 4700 …
Richard “Ric” was born to Majorie Priscilla Schutt and John Elmer Smith October 24th, 1949 in Arlington Washington. He loved fishing and hunting in Washington’s Puget Sound area …
Colonel (Ret.) Thomas (Tom) E. Walker, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away March 22, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Tom resided in Apache Junction, Arizona with his late wife …
Opinion
Fires often occur when you least expect them. Ensuring your family’s safety must always be a top priority. Taking the right steps can reduce safety risks during fire emergencies in the home and …
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