Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Avondale public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Avondale from local and regional media.
Goodyear officials work on water treatment issues, assure residents water is safe - Daily Independent
While efforts are underway to “bring levels back down,” from chemicals that exceeded its average limit in Goodyear water, the mayor and city council members want residents to know the water is safe to drink.
Claims against cities, towns must have precise language or risk being tossed, Arizona Supreme Court rules - Daily Independent
PHOENIX — If you’re going to sue the government, you’d better make sure you — or your attorney — has a good proofreader. In a unanimous decision, the Arizona Supreme Court has throw …
Board of Supervisors sets public hearing for e-bike and e-scooter ordinance - Daily Independent
NEW ORDINANCE An ordinance for e-bicycles, like this one seen at a retail store in Glenview, Ill., is set for a public hearing with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors afte...
West Valley city sees home permits drop for fiscal year - Daily Independent
Growth City presents updated figures on growth Kamarata Ranch is a built-to-rent development on the southwest corner of Happy Valley Road and 147th Avenue. ...
Phoenix pizza restaurant and dog rescue to add parking lot, event space - Daily Independent
The Phoenix Planning Commission on Thursday approved a rezone for Pizza To The Rescue and Almost There Rescue to add an 83-car parking lot to a vacant property to the south. The rezone now goes …
Embassy Suites advances BLVD vision
The Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel recently broke ground in the city of Avondale — soon to join the lineup of restaurants, retail stores and entertainment destinations at The BLVD. For Mayor Mike Pineda, the development represents more than the…
Oct 8, 2026Goodyear addresses elevated drinking water levels
Goodyear is formalizing its plan to address elevated levels of a regulated drinking water byproduct under an agreement with Maricopa County that requires additional treatment, testing and a timeline for bringing the city’s water system back into comp...
Oct 7, 2026City agrees to pay $575,000 in settlements for crashes involving Phoenix police
One settlement was for a car crash involving a Phoenix officer who was later charged with criminal offenses.
Oct 7, 2026Avondale PD earns ALEAP reaccreditation
Avondale Police Department earns ALEAP reaccreditation The Avondale Police Department has successfully earned reaccreditation through the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP), reaffirming its commitment to professional standards, acc...
Oct 6, 2026Monday is the last day to register to vote in November's midterm elections - Daily Independent
Monday, Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote in Arizona in order to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 general election. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Monday. Maricopa County residents can visit …
Oct 5, 2026Scottsdale invites residents to help shape Eldorado Park’s next chapter - Daily Independent
Nearly 60 years after Eldorado Park opened as Scottsdale’s first community park, residents have a chance to help shape what comes next. The City of Scottsdale is beginning to plan recreational …
Oct 3, 2026Avondale opens Family Bridge Homes
Family Bridge Homes recently opened its doors in the city of Avondale — offering housing to families in the city that are experiencing homelessness. For Homeless Services Manager Brian Planty, the program is not just about helping families get back…
Oct 1, 2026