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TweetPinShare ‘This recognition again reflects the hard work of my team and our commitment to ensuring Southern Arizona has a seat at the table in Washington.’ Rep. Juan Ciscomani Contributed …
Congressman Ciscomani Named Arizona’s Most Bipartisan Member of Congress Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — State authorities are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a pedestrian Friday evening on State Route 266, …
Pedestrian Killed in SR 266 Hit-and-Run South of Safford Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — After more than a decade of demand exceeding available space, EA has opened a new Cosmetology Program facility designed to nearly double student capacity, and …
EA invites community to tour new Cosmetology facility Aug. 13 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — A severe monsoon thunderstorm swept across the Gila Valley on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of uprooted trees, dented trampolines, damaged roofs, fallen …
Powerful monsoon storm wreaks havoc across Graham County, slamming Pima with heavy wind and hail Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering domestic nuclear fuel production and reducing …
Sens. Kelly and Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A 45-year-old local man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced in Graham County Superior Court on Tuesday, Aug. …
Higinio Cordova Jr. sentenced to life in prison following guilty plea to sexual conduct with a minor Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — The Safford Community Pool announced an abrupt end to its summer season on Tuesday, Aug. 4, canceling all remaining open swim days due to …
Safford Pool abruptly closes for the season due to lifeguard shortage as school resumes Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 14 – 31, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for July 14 – 31, 2026 Read More
TweetPinShareNewton wins Justice of the Peace race By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – While there weren’t many contested races (especially on the Democrats’ side), the Primary Election has decided …
She shall keep the peace Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff GRAHAM COUNTY — Voters heading to the polls for Tuesday’s primary election need to be aware of a major location shift in Safford. For the first …
Safford Stake Center Replaces St. Rose as Vote Center for Tuesday’s Primary Election Read More