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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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