government
Towing and storage service providers are being sought by the Apache Junction Police Department.
The department is enlisting dependable partners to manage both emergency and non-emergency tows …
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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Things to do
The May Movie in the Park hosted by Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Department will be on Saturday, May 4, and will feature “Solo: A Star Wars Story” on the big screen. The feature …
Development
A Virgin Galactic facility for assembling next-generation Delta class spaceships at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport can have fewer parking spaces than required, a city board decided recently.
The …
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, …
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 …
Utilities
Salt River Project's reservoirs are nearly full after captures plenty of water from what officials called two productive winters.
Heading into summer - the Valley's heaviest use time on the …
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 …
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
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 …
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