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TweetPinShareThe digital gaming industry has undergone huge changes in recent years, and no other field illustrates it better than online slots. The industry went from flat, spinning reels and basic …
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TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Heaven has recently gained a new resident. Cathy Ann Mooney Konopnicki departed this earthly life on July 5, 2026, leaving the Gila Valley a …
Obituary: Remembering Cathy Konopnicki; Funeral Services Announced Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb “The debate comes as Flock technology continues to expand across southeastern Arizona. Safford originally approved a $285,000 state grant from the Arizona Department of Emergency Management to …
Editorial: What The Flock? Read More
TweetPinShareFive additional Mexican wolf pups moved from captivity to the wild Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD In early June 2026, five newborn Mexican wolf pups provided by captive programs associated with the …
Mexican wolf recovery achieves another milestone Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The splashing, cheering, and intense summer heat all built to a thrilling crescendo on Saturday, July 11, as the Safford Pool hosted the annual …
Gila Valley Summer Swim Season Culminates in Spectacular Finals in Safford Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — With daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected to persist throughout the week, local emergency and public works departments are urging residents to prepare for …
Free Sand and Sandbags Available for Gila Valley Residents Ahead of Storms Read More
TweetPinShareInterior design is often associated with dramatic renovations or expensive furniture, but the spaces people enjoy most are rarely defined by luxury alone. Instead, they reflect thoughtful choices that make …
The Interior Design Ideas That Make Everyday Living More Enjoyable Read More
TweetPinShareSPRINGERVILLE — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will lift all fire restrictions effective at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, including the area closure on Promontory Butte on the Black Mesa …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will lift fire restrictions Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports THATCHER — The Thatcher VFW Auxiliary Post 10385 and the SE AZ Sew and Sews are joining forces to invite the community to a special, hands-on …
Stitching Comfort: Community Sew Day in Thatcher to Support Children of Fallen Heroes Read More
TweetPinShareSafford Residents Demand Removal of Flock Cameras at Tense City Council Meeting By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A standard Safford City Council meeting transformed into a heated debate over …
What the Flock is going on in Safford? Read More