Pinal County Archives

Remains in body bags lay on examination tables inside a walk-in cooler at the Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office in Florence on Aug. 4, 2023. [Bryan Mordt]

Record Summer Heat Claims Lives in Pinal County

The Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a sobering statistic: the 2023 summer season has recorded the highest number of heat-related deaths in the county...

Board Appointment Advisory Committee8 months ago

County Schools Chief Targets Maricopa Residents for Influential New Committee

Pinal County Superintendent’s Office has announced the formation of its Board Appointment Advisory Committee, actively seeking community members from Maricopa to join, as stated in a...

Wildfires tripled this year in Pinal County. Here’s why

air quality8 months ago

Wildfires Surge Threefold in Pinal County: Uncovering the Reasons

On June 3, 2024, fire crews battled a brush fire on Hidden Valley and Desert Garden Road, a scene watched by a quiet onlooker. The increase...

Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh's seat remains empty during a Pinal County Board of Supervisors special meeting on Oct. 9, 2024 in Florence. [Monica D. Spencer]

Board of Supervisors9 months ago

$150K Taxpayer Funds Down the Drain: The Truth About Cavanaugh Revealed

During a special meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on October 9, 2024, it was revealed that the investigation into Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh’s unfounded...

arizona9 months ago

Parties Set Sights on Swing Districts to Flip the Legislature

Republicans and Democrats are intensifying their efforts to gain legislative majorities in Arizona’s swing districts. The focus is particularly sharp in Legislative District 16, which straddles...

Pinal County ruling could affect how many ballots are rejected in Arizona’s November election

2024 election9 months ago

Pinal County Ruling Threatens to Transform Ballot Rejections in Arizona’s November Election

A Pinal County judge is scheduled to rule on a critical election-related case on Friday, which may significantly impact the number of ballots rejected in the...

An image of landscape waste burning in a yard. [zeevveez/Flickr]

Allen Alcott9 months ago

Open Burn Permits Make a Comeback: What You Need to Know After 155 Days

Pinal County has lifted a moratorium on open burn permits, now allowing residents in unincorporated Maricopa to safely dispose of trash through burning. This change took...

2 restaurants that opened this month impress health inspectors

Business9 months ago

2 New Restaurants This Month Wow Health Inspectors

Maricopa welcomed two new establishments this week as both Mandy’s Wine Bar and Farmers Restaurant successfully passed their inaugural health inspections. This achievement underscores their commitment...

These Maricopa lawmakers had perfect attendance this session

Arizona Agenda10 months ago

Maricopa Lawmakers Achieve Impressive Perfect Attendance This Session

Maricopa may lack a reliable highway system, but it benefits from dedicated state legislators committed to their roles. Rep. Teresa Martinez (R-Casa Grande) and Sen. T.J....

Business10 months ago

Pinal County Takes the Lead in Job Growth, Boosted by Maricopa’s Support

Pinal County has emerged as a leader in job growth across Arizona, with city officials pointing to Maricopa’s contribution to this trend. Recent data from the...