Neighbors
The Apache Junction Unified School District recently hosted its first math bee, showcasing the mathematical talents of students from Desert Vista Elementary School, Peralta Trail Elementary School …
wildfire activity
A recent spike in wildfire activity in some parts of Pinal County is causing concern for state fire management officers.
Since April 1 to May 9, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire …
Roads
A public open house style meeting will be held in May on a roads circulation study for Gold Canyon in unincorporated Pinal County.
Residents are invited to attend the open house 5-7 p.m. …
Election 2024
The Apache Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for Apache Junction council and mayor candidates.
It starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Apache Junction City Council …
ADOT project
Rejecting all bids for the installation of a rapid rectangular flashing beacon at Kings Ranch Road at Sunrise Sky Drive in Gold Canyon is to be considered at the next meeting of the Arizona State …
Awarded
Mediacom Communications has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company.
Now in its fifth year, the award, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, recognizes the …
awarded
A New Leaf in Mesa — which operates the Community Alliance Against Family Abuse in Apache Junction — is one of eight Arizona-based nonprofits receiving a share of $704,000 in grants …
Awarded
Gold Canyon Chapter ES, P.E.O., a philanthropic educational organization, presented Apache Junction High School Senior Gwendalyn McVicker with the chapter’s Patricia Mortensen Scholarship at …
Recreation
Apache Junction’s summer youth camp has outgrown the use of the city’s multigenerational center and will be moving to a new facility this year.
The May 29-July 5 program will be held …
opinion
After much consideration, I have made the very difficult decision to not seek reelection to the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board. This comes as I prepare to move to Tempe with …
Opinion
Yes, we all know it’s painfully hot during the Arizona summers. And we all know it’s important to drink plenty of water to help us stay hydrated. But did you know water can be …
Opinion
There has been an opinion published regarding my support for a tourism project on private land at the end of Peralta Road. The piece is simply full of misinformation and contradictions.
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Opinion
Having many concerns about motives and methods with the Tela Peralta eco-resort project, my community of unincorporated folks who value the rural nature and natural beauty of where we live asked me …
Landfill
Residents of Apache Junction can throw out a load of trash at the landfill during “Free Dump Week” May 6-11.
During that week, the Apache Junction Landfill, 4050 S. Tomahawk Road, …
Roads
Road work is planned through May 23 on Superstition Boulevard in Apache Junction just west of the Idaho Road intersection.
During this time, expect intermittent lane closures on Superstition, …
Roads
The city of Apache Junction, faced with increased construction costs for road and safety improvements on Winchester Road and for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Delaware Drive, is seeking more …
Funding
State Rep. David Cook, chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter today to Jennifer Toth, director of the Arizona Department of Transportation, asking for the …
Roads
A public open house style meeting will be held in May on a roads circulation study for Gold Canyon in unincorporated Pinal County.
Residents are invited to attend the open house 5-7 p.m. …
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