Peoria Independent

08/30/2025

Supporters of the arts flooded the Peoria Unified administrative building Aug. 28 in support of arts education memberships. Here's how it played out.

Student artists and arts supporters flooded the Peoria Unified School District administrative offices for the Aug. 28 meeting to urge the governing board to approve the renewal of memberships for certain arts education groups.

08/29/2025

After opposition from residents in north Peoria, Amkor will move out of the Vistancia commercial core and relocate to the Peoria Innovation Core. As the microchip testing and packaging facility is out, a school and health care facility will move into the Vistancia commercial core.

Barely 24 hours after Peoria’s winning $46.7 million bid to acquire 835 acres of state trust land, city officials had a lot to share during their Aug. 28 special council meeting. First, …

08/28/2025

The city has won a state trust land auction that will relocate Amkor Technology from Vistancia to the Peoria Innovation Core.

Peoria was the successful bidder for about 835 acres in a state land public auction Aug. 27, with a final bid of $46.7 million, which was also the opening bid.

08/28/2025

The Peoria Unified governing board will consider a "grooming" policy and possibly eliminate arts memberships at their next meeting.
https://www.yourvalley.net/peoria-independent/stories/peoria-unified-board-to-consider-grooming-policy-arts-memberships,610586

08/28/2025

Game and Fish urges off-highway vehicle safety over the holiday weekend.

If operating an off-highway vehicle is going to be part of your Labor Day weekend plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department urges enthusiasts to put safety first and avoid unnecessary risks.

08/27/2025

Here are the city of Peoria Labor Day closures.

The city of Peoria will have some closures in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

08/27/2025

You can honor a veteran on Peoria's Honor Wall.

Every Veterans Day, Peoria honors those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with a remembrance ceremony at the Veterans Honor Wall at Rio Vista Community Park.

08/27/2025

Navy Reserve changes command at Luke Air Force Base.

This past weekend, the U.S. Navy Reserve held its Change of Command ceremony at the Navy Reserve Operations Center at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, honoring a long-standing naval tradition …

08/27/2025

The Peoria North Rotary Club will open its Prom Closet doors on two Saturdays in September to help young women looking for homecoming dresses.

The Peoria North Rotary Club will open its Prom Closet doors on two Saturdays in September to assist young women looking for homecoming dresses.

08/26/2025

A land auction item is up for consideration at tonight's city council meeting.

Peoria is gearing up for its first land auction under the city’s agreement with the Arizona State Land Department.

08/25/2025

A fundraiser event is coming to Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Peoria.

Peoria Police Citizens’ Academy Alumni has announced a fundraising event 3-9 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 27, at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 25738 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway.

08/25/2025

The Peoria Police Department is updating their officer computers.

Mobile data computers that Peoria Police use in the field have been in need of critical upgrades, slowing efficiency.