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TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy AZDHS ARIZONA – As back-to-school season arrives, families, teachers, and coaches are working together to get our students excited and ready for a great year ahead. However, with …
Supporting Our Kids as They Head Back to School in Extreme Heat: Essential Safety Reminders for Families and Educators Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SPRINGERVILLE — The wild Mexican wolf population in Arizona and New Mexico continued to show signs of resilience through the second quarter of 2026, building on …
Wild Mexican wolf population maintains steady growth despite ongoing legal and management challenges Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection SAN DIEGO – On Aug. 3, CBP officers referred a 22-year-old male Mexican national driving a 2024 Revoo electric moped for a secondary inspection …
CBP officers seize fentanyl hidden in electric moped at San Ysidro Port of Entry Read More
TweetPinShareFather shoots dog in head Gila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — A one-year-old boy was treated for facial and head injuries Saturday afternoon following a dog bite incident at a …
One-Year-Old Hospitalized Following Dog Bite Incident in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues this week to introduce new federal legislation aimed at tackling the high …
Sen. Kelly, Democratic colleagues introduce legislation to address high suicide rates among construction workers Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports PHOENIX — The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent appeal for donors of all blood types to schedule appointments to give blood or platelets as …
Red Cross urges immediate blood donations as national blood crisis persists into late summer Read More
TweetPinShareUnderstanding your pension statement can start with checking your service credit and years counted toward retirement. You can also confirm your vesting status to see when your benefit becomes guaranteed. …
How to Read Your Pension Statement Line by Line Read More
TweetPinShareNavigating the world of infant nutrition can feel like stepping into a labyrinth of conflicting advice, dense nutritional jargon, and endless product choices. As a new parent, you want nothing …
What to Consider When Looking for Better Baby Nutrition Options Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego completed a wide-ranging, multi-stop tour of Graham County on Tuesday, Aug. 11, marking his first official visit to the region …
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego Visits Graham County, Outlines Priorities for Rural Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — A 45-year-old Safford man is currently being held in the Graham County Jail on a $50,000 bond following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations …
Safford man held on $50K bond for sexual exploitation of a minor Read More