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Queen Creek Unified School District said 116 students scored a 5 on at least one Advanced Placement exam in 2025-26 across its three comprehensive high schools.
Queen Creek became the first Arizona town to criminalize the misuse of automatic license plate readers, imposing fines and jail time for violations.
The Queen Creek Unified School District governing board has adopted a policy requiring education staff to report abuse concerns directly to law enforcement or the Department of Child Services.
The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Arizona Roofer, a business providing residential and commercial roofing services across the East Valley.
Town officials are seeking approval for a new water charge that would fund a transition away from regional groundwater recharging and toward local Harquahala Valley water sources.
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider and possibly approve the appointment of Kayli Householder to the Transportation Advisory Committee. The two-year term would run from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028.
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider and possibly approve the official minutes from its August 5 special and regular meetings, as well as the August 10 mid-year strategic planning session during a September 2 regular session.
Casteel High School implemented a shelter-in-place protocol late Tuesday morning after authorities reported a suspect chase near the campus perimeter.
The Queen Creek Town Council approved new rules making unauthorized access to automated license plate readers a crime with potential jail time and fines.
Queen Creek residents will see water resource fees increase annually for six years beginning in January to fund a long-term water supply purchase.
The Queen Creek Independent published a guide identifying the lowest fuel prices in the area.
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider a request for a new Series 7 Beer & Wine Bar Liquor License. The application was submitted by Juanita Alicia Esparza on behalf of Queen Creek Nail Spa at 37360 N Gary Road #105.
Queen Creek Town Council will consider expenditures exceeding $75,000 and items of public policy interest during its September 2, 2026 meeting. The agenda authorizes purchases from newly awarded or existing approved vendors based on contract expiration, availability, and pricing.
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider re-appointing Alex Matheson and Aaron Ballard, alongside appointing Richard Blasier, to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Queen Creek Town Council will address Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee membership on September 2, 2026. Officials consider removing Anati Zubia due to attendance issues. Shannon Kellso is proposed to fill the vacancy with a term ending August 31, 2027.
Rep. Andy Biggs voted Yea on H R 4795 and H R 1501 during the recent session.
Realtor.com counted 733 Queen Creek, AZ homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 474 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $618,625.
Sadie Hilland, a second-grade physical education instructor at Mountain Trail Academy in Mesa, is using her athletic background to encourage healthy habits among students after returning to the Queen Creek Unified School District.
The district that runs Casteel High School wants to grade itself on five categories instead of 11. Last year's score paid staff up to $600; the new formula was modelled so it still would. The board wants more changes before it votes.
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider a request for a new Series 7 Beer & Wine Bar Liquor License during its regular session on September 2, 2026. The application was submitted by Juanita Alicia Esparza for Queen Creek Nail Spa at 37360 N Gary Road #105.
The Queen Creek Town Council will consider expenditures exceeding $75,000 and items of public policy interest during its regular session on September 2, 2026. The agenda outlines purchasing approvals under the town purchasing policy.
