Home sales drop as mortgage rates climb
Pending home sales in Queen Creek fell by more than 30% in August, reflecting a broader slowdown in the Phoenix metro area driven by rising interest rates.
Pierce KellerSeptember 20, 20262 min read
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Suspect surrenders after nearly four-hour standoff in Queen Creek
A suspect in Queen Creek was taken into custody without incident following a standoff with police that lasted close to four hours.
Pierce KellerSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council Reviews Fleet Facility Expansion Delegation
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider Delegation Resolution #1681-26 during its Sept. 16 regular session. The measure would authorize the town manager or capital improvement projects director to execute contracts for the Fleet Maintenance Facility expansion, capped at...
Briar DoyleSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council to Review $150,000 Contract for Impact Fee Update
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider a professional services contract with MGT Consulting Services, LLC to update the municipal impact fees. The proposal includes necessary budget adjustments to facilitate the agreement.
Briar DoyleSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council Reviews IGA for Sossaman and Germann Road Project
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Maricopa County and the City of Mesa for the Sossaman Road and Germann Road Intersection Improvement Project.
Briar DoyleSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council Reviews Project Order for Wastewater Facility
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider approval of Project Order 04 under an existing on-call contract with Black & Veatch. The item also includes a budget adjustment of $685,905 from contingency funds generated by project savings for the Advanced Wastewater Treatment...
Briar DoyleSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council Reviews Hazardous Waste Grant and Contract
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider a $58,120 grant from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and a cooperative contract with Kary Environmental Services for household hazardous waste collection services.
Briar DoyleSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Andy Biggs, Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly: How Your Members of Congress Voted This Week
Queen Creek's congressional delegation recorded 26 votes this period, with Rep. Andy Biggs not voting on several key measures.
Briar DoyleSeptember 19, 20265 min read
Suspect taken into custody after Queen Creek SWAT standoff
Queen Creek police resolved a tactical search warrant operation near Ellsworth and Ocotillo Roads with no injuries reported.
Pierce KellerSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $4.7652 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 19, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.7652 in the East Valley area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Queen Creek area schools remain open as of early morning
All four local school districts in the Queen Creek area reported no closures or delays as of 1:06 AM.
Pierce KellerSeptember 19, 20262 min read
9/12-9/19 Queen Creek Real Estate Report: 738 Listings, Sale Price Down 2.6%
Realtor.com counted 738 Queen Creek, AZ homes for sale as of September 2026, while Redfin reported 474 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $618,625.
Pierce KellerSeptember 19, 20262 min read
Queen Creek council hears request to annex 0.72-acre parcel
The Queen Creek Town Council held its first public hearing on a proposal to annex a small parcel of Maricopa County land to facilitate parking expansion for a local development firm.
Briar DoyleSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Institutional investors sell off Valley homes as iBuyers continue buying
New data shows large investment firms are selling homes in Maricopa County at a rate nearly 12 times higher than their purchases, while iBuyers remain net buyers.
Gwen PruettSeptember 18, 20262 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Edge Higher to $4.7661 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 18, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.7661 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Tick Up to $4.7536 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 17, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.7536 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Olive Mill hosts 13th annual Garlic Festival
The Queen Creek Olive Mill will hold its 13th annual Garlic Festival on two weekends in September, featuring garlic sales, cooking classes, and live entertainment.
Pierce KellerSeptember 17, 20261 min read
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Hoffman to subpoena Hobbs, Mayes over DCS housing contract
Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman announced plans to compel testimony from Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes regarding a 2023 pay increase for a foster care housing provider.
Pierce KellerSeptember 17, 20261 min read
Queen Creek High School lockdown ended
A lockdown at Queen Creek High School has been lifted, according to local reports.
Pierce KellerSeptember 17, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council to Consider Fleet Facility Expansion Delegation
The Queen Creek Town Council will review a delegation resolution authorizing officials to manage the construction of the Fleet Maintenance Facility expansion. The project carries a budget cap of $23,000,000 for fiscal year 27.
Briar DoyleSeptember 16, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council Reviews Resolution for Rittenhouse Road Property Acquisition
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider Resolution 1679-26 during its Sept. 16 regular session. The measure would authorize officials to acquire property along Rittenhouse Road and Cloud Road through purchase or gift for roadway improvements under CIP Project A0306.
Briar DoyleSeptember 16, 20261 min read