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PCSO: ‘vague’ school threats spreading on social media

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word about a number of “vague” school-related threats making their way through social media, with one specifying Combs High …
Wildfire

Siphon Fire near Apache Junction 65% contained

The Siphon Fire in the Superstition Wilderness northeast of Apache Junction has burned 15,527 acres with 65% containment, the U.S. Forest Service said Thursday. The Siphon Fire is a human-caused …
Sponsored Content

Pinal County Clerk of the Court Announces a Change in Operating Hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Location

Pinal County, AZ (6/1/2024) - Effective June 10, 2024, the operating hours for the Apache Junction Satellite Office, located at 575 N. Idaho Road, Suite 109, will be adjusted to Mondays, Wednesdays, …
Opinion

Campbell: Adelante Healthcare statement regarding EVIT and Mesa location lease

Adelante Healthcare Inc. is a federally qualified health center dedicated to serving our communities, especially vulnerable populations in medically underserved areas. For over a decade, Adelante …
Government

$130K contract approved for analysis of Apache Junction facilities

A more than $130,000 contract with FM Solutions Management has been approved for a technical analysis of the physical condition of the city of Apache Junction’s 19 facilities. The Apache …
job fair

Apache Junction school district career fair Sept. 26

Apache Junction Unified School District is hosting a career fair Sept. 26 and seeking applicants for jobs such as certified teachers, drivers, mechanics, paraprofessionals, aides and specialists. …
Emergency Exercise

Major emergency exercise set for Queen Creek, Pinal County

Pinal County will be holding a multiagency full-scale exercise, partly in Queen Creek, to enhance emergency preparedness and communication. The exercise will involve numerous first responder …
Wildfire

Siphon Fire near Apache Junction 58% contained; 100% containment estimated for Sept. 30

The Siphon Fire in the Superstition Wilderness northeast of Apache Junction has burned 15,527 acres with 58% containment, the U.S. Forest Service said Wednesday. The Siphon Fire is a …
Opinion

Parenti: Struggling homeowner against $20M bond for Apache Junction schools

This is not true. We had to close our business due to taxes going up, so when you say the business is not getting taxed in this article is false (in reference to “Bracke: Urge all to reject …
opinion

Owen: Voting to approve $20M bond for Apache Junction Unified School District

I have lived and worked in Apache Junction for the last 35 years. I cannot remember the last time a school bond was passed for us. Why are our schools failing? Why is our population in decline? …
Art

Vinyl art planned at Apache Junction MGC, library, 4 traffic cabinets

Vinyl public art is to be installed at the Multi-Generational Center, library and on traffic cabinets at four city intersections in Apache Junction. The city council is to discuss and vote on …
First responders

Disorderly conduct reported in Gold Canyon

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of three disorderly-conduct incidents in Gold Canyon Sept. 5-9: Disorderly conduct, reported at 9:01 p.m. Sept. 6 in the …
First responders

2 home burglaries reported in Apache Junction by AJPD, PCSO

The Apache Junction Police Department and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports of residential burglaries Sept. 5-9: Residential burglary, reported at 7:13 a.m. …
ADOT board meets Friday

Federal funds paying for streetlights on 2 Apache Junction streets

Streetlight improvements along Apache Trail from Palo Verde Drive to State Route 88 and on Superstition Boulevard from Meridian Drive to State Route 88 in Apache Junction are in a 100% federal-funded …
Wildife

Siphon Fire near Apache Junction 58% contained

The Siphon Fire in the Superstition Wilderness northeast of Apache Junction has burned approximately 15,527 acres with 58% containment. It is human-caused and under investigation, according to …
Opinion

Bracke: Urge all to reject $20M bond for Apache Junction Unified School District

Apache Junction Unified School District — or at least three of its board members — wants the property owners of Apache Junction to pay up so they can “maintain” the schools …
Election 2024

Proposition 486 seeks to continue Pinal County’s half-cent road tax

Pinal County’s half-cent excise tax for road maintenance originally passed in 1986, was renewed in 2005, and is set to expire at the end of 2026 unless it is approved by voters Nov. 5. A …
Licenses

44 business licenses issued in August in Apache Junction

There were 44 business licenses issued in August 2024 in the city of Apache Junction. The following business licenses are listed by name — including doing business as or dba; city; contact …

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OPINION
While it seems cold and flu season never really left, there is indeed an influx of viruses during winter months. This is primarily due to two reasons: Colder weather, allowing viruses …
The town of Queen Creek is proud to be one of the five Member Communities of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, owner and operator of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. As mayor of Queen Creek for …
The following was read at the Sept. 4 meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors: Mr. chairman and members of the board; Two days ago, we celebrated Labor Day, a holiday that Congress …
ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
EAST VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Handlebar Pub and Grill, 650 W. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

‘Books and Brews’ Thursday in Apache Junction

Apache Junction Public Library’s “Books and Brews” will next be held Sept. 19. This time, the theme will be classics, according to a release. “Delight in discussion …
Flashback Cadillac will be taking the stage 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave in Apache Junction.

Free October Concert in the Park in Apache Junction features ‘Flashback Cadillac’

The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation department’s free October Concert in the Park will feature “Flashback Cadillac” playing popular hits from the ‘60s to the ‘80s. …
The feature film will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction. The movie is brought free by the city of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation and SRP.

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ October Movie in the Park in Apache Junction

The Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department’s free October Movie in the Park is “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” The feature film will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, …
Do you or your family like to carve pumpkins for Halloween? If so, bring your pre-carved pumpkin out to the park and enter the pumpkin carving contest.

Apache Junction’s annual Halloween Festival Oct. 26

Halloween is coming up and the Apache Junction Parks and Recreation Department wants to make your night spook-tacular! The annual Halloween Festival is 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at …
Explore the mysteries of UFOs, UAPs, Bigfoot, Star People and other unexplained phenomena with paranormal researchers and enthusiasts at Sky Watches.

Paranormal weekend Oct. 18-20 at Superstition Mountain Museum

Superstition Mountain Museum, along with TGAPtv and the Arizona Paranormal Investigation and Research Society are hosting a paranormal weekend — “Spookypalooza” — Oct. 18-20. …
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