The American Red Cross recommends the following, as Arizona is in monsoon/severe thunderstorm season:

Bill Patena (Ironwood District), Jon Edwards (Willow District) and Bridget Binsbacher (Mesquite District) received more than 99% of the vote, renewing their terms for another four years on Election Day, Aug. 4.

Wildlife World Zoo animals have been adventuring while the public is away, but staff members there say the star attractions miss their visitors. The Litchfield Park zoo, one of the West Valley’s biggest attractions, has been closed during the pandemic but is planning to reopen next month.

  The near-deaths of four Peoria firefighters may lead to dramatic changes in the way fires involving solar power systems are handled.

Less than a month after two brothers were electrocuted and died at Lake Pleasant, a woman died at the Peoria lake.

In a massive effort to keep employers writing paychecks during the pandemic, the federal government pumped more than $80 million into Peoria businesses in a loan-forgiveness program.

Golfweek recently published rankings for its 2020 Best issue. Peoria’s Quintero Golf Club was ranked No. 2 in the state—which is saying something, as Arizona leads the nation with 138 courses.

The green flag was waived by the Arizona Lottery, which introduced the NASCAR Championship Weekend Fast Play ticket this week. 

Michael Muscato of Peoria has surged ahead of Robert Olsen and Bob Musselwhite on the Democrat ticket in the 8th Congressional District. It looks like Muscato will challenge Rep. Debbie Lesko - unopposed on the Republican ticket - in the November general election

Most polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 for the primary election. Some polls are open on other days. 

The Aug. 4 primary election will narrow down a field of candidates in state District 22.

Peoria voters will consider the field of candidates for state Senate and House of Representatives positions at the Aug. 4 primary.

A chain reaction “cascading thermal runaway” led to an explosion that injured four Peoria firefighters, according to an Arizona Public Service (APS) report. 

Peoria voters will help narrow down a big field, as the Aug. 4 primary election has three Democrat candidates for the 8th Congressional District.

An Arizona Education Association survey reports 90% of 7,600 school employees who participated are “concerned about health issues related to teaching and learning in schools.”

Maricopa County is beginning a new rental assistance program for residents outside of the cities of Phoenix and Mesa who have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. The Human Services Department will administer the program, which will be funded with federal CARES Act dollars and delivered …

Bypassed electrical safety features may have caused the deaths of two brothers at Lake Pleasant.

Hope Research Institute will be doing third-phase clinical trials on a potential COVID-19 vaccine in three Valley locations—including Peoria.

A crowded field gets ready to battle in the Aug. 4 primary election.

The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority appointed Peoria Councilman Jon Edwards to serve as chairman. His one year began July 1.

Peoria City Council was going to give voters five options in November—but took two away.

Brothers Michael and Timothy Miller died at the Scorpion Bay Marina at Lake Pleasant Regional Park Sunday, July 12.

It’s decision time in Peoria.

Ballots were to be mailed this week by the Maricopa County Elections Department.

The Peoria Police Department is investigating a fatal stabbing of a 65-year-old woman. 

First it was the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Coyotes. Now, just as sports were beginning to start up again, players on the Phoenix Rising and Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team have tested positive for COVID-19.

Rep. Debbie Lesko wants to bring space to the West Valley.

Thunderbirds Charities gave a $60,000 grant for Benevilla’s Home Services program, which has been especially busy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris Calcaterra knows he’s going to be facing a lot of challenges in his new job.

Gov. Doug Ducey had stern warnings at recent press conferences, pleading with people to stay home when possible and wear masks when in public.

While other congressional races have little competition, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one West Valley district has a healthy field of candidates.

Though Gov. Doug Ducey warned “it’s going to get worse” at the end of June, the number of COVID-19 tests, hospitalizations and deaths increased dramatically in June compared to previous months.

The United Phoenix Firefighters Local 493 is the local chapter of the International Association of Firefighters that represents the firefighters of Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix, Tempe, Surprise and Chandler. 

Even though its launch was delayed by the pandemic, more than 1,000 people have utilized the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office new Felony Diversion Program. 

Three West Valley hospitals are among the best 10 in the state, according to an index by the Lown Institute, a Brookline, Massachusetts-based nonpartisan think tank.

Delta Dental of Arizona contributed over $1 million to 100 organizations last year, helping 245,200 Arizona residents achieve their healthiest smiles. 

A high number of COVID-19 positive test results are concentrated in a few West Valley ZIP codes.

Arizona posted one of the sharpest unemployment drops in the country in May, falling from a historic high of 13.4% in April to 8.9% last month, according to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On June 30, the Peoria Police Department advised there would be heavy traffic, due to a funeral procession at Christ’s Church of the Valley for Phoenix Police Commander Greg Carnicle, who was killed in the line of duty March 29.

The Peoria Unified School District Governing Board emotionally honored Superintendent Linda Palles Thompson at her last meeting before her July 1 retirement.

For many, July 4 means watching a big fireworks show, then celebrating at a bar.

President Donald Trump toured a newly finished section of border wall June 23 in Yuma, crediting it not only for a reduction in border crossings and drugs but claiming it has helped prevent “a coronavirus catastrophe” on the southern border.

There must be something in the air.