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Detour in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on U.S. Highway 60 for …
Full closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami Aug. 25-27 Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — Two perennial 2A powerhouses renewed their rivalry Friday night as the three-time defending state champion Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles made the trip to the …
Special Teams Missteps and Second-Half Surge Hand Pima 32-7 Loss to Scottsdale Christian Read More
By Jody Peck/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College has been awarded $25,000 through the 2026 Arizona Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) GATE Funding Opportunities program to launch Monster Mentors, an innovative mentorship initiative …
EA receives $25,000 grant to launch Monster Mentors program Read More
Column By Mike Bibb Okay, by now Gila Herald readers have probably realized my brain works at a different frequency than most. Which might help explain why I don’t see any …
Editorial: What Am I Missing? Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports QUEEN CREEK — Any pre-season speculation that Thatcher High School football might face a rebuilding phase following heavy graduation losses was emphatically put to rest on …
No Rebuilding Here: Thatcher Opens Season with 33-6 Dominance Over ALA-Ironwood Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. — Arizona’s congressional leaders released statements reacting to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement regarding newly finalized operating guidelines for the Colorado River …
Arizona congressional leaders welcome federal Colorado River guidelines for 2027–2028 Read More
Planning a first trip up Mount Graham in southeastern Arizona usually comes down to one big question: where do you set up camp? The Pinaleño Mountains rise straight out of …
Riggs Flat or Arcadia: which Mount Graham campground suits a first-timer? Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — Opening night of high school football always brings high expectations, but few could have predicted the sheer dominance displayed on Thursday, Aug. 20. In …
Safford Dominates Opening Night with 44-0 Shutout Over Morenci Read More
By Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College Director of Nursing Shalay Haynie, RN, MSN, was selected to join nursing experts from across the country in Chicago to help develop the …
Eastern Arizona College director of nursing selected to help develop national nursing licensure exam Read More
Images have become one of the most valuable assets in digital publishing. Whether illustrating a local news story, promoting a business, supporting educational content, or building a company’s online presence, …
Understanding Image Rights: Why Stock Photo Licensing Matters More Than Ever Read More