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TweetPinShareContributed Article BYLAS – The San Carlos Apache Tribe, in partnership with the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and the Fort Thomas Unified School District, is proud to announce the …
Mount Turnbull Elementary Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Seven New Classrooms Serving Growing Tribal Youth Enrollment Read More
TweetPinShareBy 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
TweetPinShareBy 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
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — Local residents curious about the inner workings of law enforcement will soon have an opportunity to step inside the badge as the Safford Police …
Safford Police Department Invites Community to Join 2026 Citizens Academy Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — Each year on Aug. 19, National Aviation Day honors the history, innovation, and economic power of human flight. Established in 1939 by President Franklin …
Skyward celebration: National Aviation Day highlights Safford’s regional air gateway Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 11 – 17, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for August 11 – 17 Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — After low voter turnout in the July 2026 Primary Election, Graham County officials are inviting residents to a public town hall to build voter …
Low primary turnout prompts Graham County to host voter confidence town hall Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — Young readers in Graham County have a new literary adventure awaiting them at the Safford City-Graham County Library. The library is launching its Magic …
Safford Library Launches ‘Magic Pages’ Book Club for Young Readers Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports PIMA — Following years of extensive structural restorations, local fundraising, and new grant funding, the Eastern Arizona Museum & Historical Society and W. M. Carter Farm …
Eastern Arizona Museum & Historical Society and the W.M. Carter Farm Museum continue improvements to secure history Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article By Diane Drobka MOUNT GRAHAM – Since 2022, a silent renewal has been shaping the future of the Pinaleño ecosystem as volunteers and hired hands help nature rebound …
Taproot Collaboration Bringing Green Back to the Mountain Read More