Pinal County News

Pinal County officials are calling a recent court decision a significant win for local control after a judge ruled against a provision in Arizona's 2025 Elections Procedures Manual. The ruling, issued by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney, prevents enforcement of a state-level directive that county leaders argued would interfere with...

Central Arizona College has officially begun construction on a new cultural and performing arts center that will serve students and communities across Pinal County. College leaders, local officials, and community members gathered March 31 at the Signal Peak Campus in Coolidge to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new 91,000-square-foot Cultural an...

Pinal County health officials have confirmed the first community case of measles in 2026—but key details about where potential exposure may have occurred have not been publicly released. According to the Pinal County Public Health Services District, the case involves an unvaccinated Pinal County resident. Officials noted that the individual was exp...

San Tan Valley residents with outstanding warrants through the Pioneer Justice Court will have an opportunity to address their cases without fear of arrest during a special event later this month. The court will host a Warrant Resolution Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at its location at 3675 E. Hunt Highway in San Tan...

A major step forward has been taken for the long-planned Resolution Copper project near Superior after a federal land exchange was finalized earlier this year. In March, the U.S. Forest Service and Resolution Copper completed the transfer of land needed to begin development of the mine. The exchange came after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Nint...

Residents who want to make a difference in their community may only need to give one hour a month to help support local families during some of life's most difficult moments. Gentiva Hospice in Casa Grande is currently seeking volunteers to assist hospice patients and their families throughout Pinal County. Hospice volunteers provide companionship ...

A 29-acre piece of land just south of San Tan Valley has sold for $4.7 million, adding to the steady development happening along the Arizona Farms Road corridor near the Town of Florence. The property sits at the southeast corner of Felix Road and Arizona Farms Road, just east of the communities of Arizona Farms, Silver Cross, and Monarch, and sout...

A new solar and battery storage project planned for Pinal County could soon help provide electricity for thousands of homes across the Valley, including many SRP customers in San Tan Valley and nearby communities. Salt River Project (SRP) recently announced an agreement with energy company Invenergy to build the SunDog Energy Center, a project that...

Pinal County leaders and state officials gathered March 4, 2026, at Casa Grande City Hall to celebrate a major milestone for the region's future growth and water security — the first Alternative Designation of Assured Water Supply (ADAWS) in Pinal County. District 3 Supervisor Stephen Miller joined Governor Katie Hobbs, regional leaders, and r...

The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review (JPR) is seeking volunteers to serve on 2026 conference teams that help evaluate and support judicial officers. The Commission is currently looking for attorneys, public members, and judges willing to volunteer their time to assist with judicial performance improvements. In Pinal County, two att...

High school seniors in Pinal County have an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 college scholarship through Cypress Creek Renewables' Energizing Tomorrow's Leaders program. Cypress Creek Renewables, a national clean energy company, is continuing its scholarship initiative after awarding $115,000 across 25 counties last year. This year, the program ha...

Pinal County residents may begin seeing jury service questionnaires arrive in their mailboxes. County officials announced that jury questionnaires have been mailed to individuals whose names were randomly selected for inclusion in the jury pool. This Is Not a Jury Summons Receiving a questionnaire does not mean you have been summoned to appear in c...

A legal dispute between Brad Miller and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors will now move out of Pinal County following a court ruling granting a change of venue. The Pinal County Superior Court determined that the case should be transferred to Maricopa County Superior Court under Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 12-408 and 12-411(B). In its ruling, t...

 A new fitness option is opening its doors for the San Tan Valley area, and residents are invited to get a first look before it officially opens. Mountainside Fitness will host a Grand Opening Preview Party for its newest location on Saturday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The 42,000-square-foot facility is located at 218 W. Combs Rd., at...

Pinal County is preparing to launch its 2026 Bright Futures internship program, offering local youth an opportunity to gain paid, real-world work experience in county government. The seven-week summer program will run from May 28 through July 9, 2026, and is open to youth ages 16 and older who are interested in developing professional skills, explo...