Development
An ecotourism resort with a holistic healing spa and outdoor activities ranging from horseback riding to gold panning is to be constructed east of U.S. Highway 60 off Peralta Road, at the end of Gold …
First responders
The Apache Junction Police Department took the following reports of driving under the influence incidents April 9-15:
Driving under the influence, reported at 10:47 p.m. April 11 at North …
Things to do
Recognize fallen officers who gave their lives while serving the citizens of Pinal County at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Service Thursday in Florence.
The 6:30-8 p.m. May 2 memorial service …
First responders
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of thefts in Gold Canyon April 9-15:
Theft of property, reported at 9 p.m. April 13 in the 4400 block of South Kings Ranch …
Things to do
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its annual open house and career expo day Saturday.
It will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at 31505 N. Schnepf Road in San Tan Valley.
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GATEWAY AIRPORT
As part of a 4-0 vote on a consent agenda during their April 16 meeting, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority Board of Directors approved two measures that would allow for an expansion of the …
Animal adoption
Looking to welcome a new four-legged friend into your home? Apache Junction Animal Control, 725 E. Baseline Ave., has plenty of lovable dogs eagerly waiting for their forever homes.
Each pet has …
Government
A total of 41 Pinal County residents attended the April 20 citizens academy hosted by the Pinal County Attorney’s Office.
It was the second PCAO Citizens Academy of the year. Attendees …
open burning
Pinal County Air Quality is only issuing three-day open burning permits, and officials announced all permits will expire by May 1.
Pinal County will suspend the issuance of all open burning …
Opinion
We are all understandably overwhelmed and disturbed by news of campus protests, news of indictments of fellow Arizonans posing as fake presidential electors, news of a former president sitting in a courtroom for allegations of criminal actions.
Things to do
In February the City Council approved a contract to hire Swaback Architects and Planners to update the 2010 Downtown Redevelopment Implementation and Strategy document to help guide the future …
First-responders
Public safety and other representatives from the member agencies of the TOPAZ Regional Wireless Cooperative gathered recently for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the first new TRWC public …
Code Compliance
With the recent rainy winter in Apache Junction, the landscape has flourished with vibrant greenery. However, along with the beauty comes an unwanted guest: weeds.
As these weeds begin to …
Education
Three students and an instructor at Apache Junction Unified School District are to travel to Cochiti Lake, New Mexico, in June for a Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps sail academy.
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Roads
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for frequent intermittent daytime lane restrictions lasting approximately 15 minutes on US60 east of Superior, between milepost …
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 …
Education
An Apache Junction High School employee is to attend a three-day Link Crew conference in June at the Hotel Fera Anaheim DoubleTree in Orange County, California, to learn how to implement a program …
Roads
Street pavement preservation work is planned April 29-May 3 on Baseline Avenue, Southern Avenue, Lost Dutchman Boulevard and Winchester Road in Apache Junction.
Business access is to remain open …
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