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604,000 Children to Receive $120 for Nutritious Foods This Summer Contributed Article PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) announced the …
Arizona Launches SUN Bucks Summer Grocery Benefits Program Read More
Apprenticeships help address the chronic shortage Contributed Article PHOENIX – A new $300,000 grant will be used by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to expand its existing teacher apprenticeship …
Horne announces $300K in grant funds to help recruit, train more teachers Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — As heavy machinery prepares to move in for the initial phases of the new Mayor Jason Kouts Park, the City of Safford has announced …
Multi-Use Trail Detour Set to Begin June 15 for Jason Kouts Park Construction Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD — Sparklight®, a leading broadband provider, has invested more than $18 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network across Safford, Globe, Bisbee, …
Sparklight Invests More than $18 Million to Enhance Connectivity in Safford and Surrounding Communities Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that the daytime road closure on US 60 between Superior and Miami (mileposts 227-243) originally scheduled for Thursday, June 11, as part …
Full closure on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami canceled for June 11 Read More
Courtyards and campus playgrounds are changing rapidly across the entire country. Many school districts are rethinking how they utilize their exterior square footage to support daily student activities. These changes …
How Local Schools Are Upgrading to Modern Outdoor Furniture Read More
When we think about community growth in rural Arizona, the conversation almost always centers on concrete, asphalt, and local construction crews breaking ground. Whether it’s upgrading major arterial roadways, updating …
Upgrading the Valley: How Infrastructure Transparency Drives Local Business Growth Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 2 – 9, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for June 2 – 9 Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Following a marathon budgeting process that stretched back to January, the Safford City Council voted 6-1 on Monday, June 8, to adopt a resolution …
Safford Council Approves Massive $132 Million Tentative Budget, Capping Future Expenditures Read More
Contributed Article By Bonnie Briscoe/DAR GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES – In May, the Gila Valley Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented the 2026 …
DAR Good Citizen Awards Presented to Local High School Students Read More