Maricopa County
Recent News About Maricopa County
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Maricopa County advances Vulture Mountains Recreation Area project phases
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation has initiated work on Phases II and III of the Vulture Mountains Recreation Area project, located outside Wickenburg.
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Maricopa County reports first decline in heat-related deaths since 2014
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has published its preliminary report for 2024, indicating a decline in heat-related deaths for the first time in a decade.
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Affordable housing community opens in Glendale
Maricopa County has marked the opening of Centerline on Glendale, a 368-unit affordable housing community situated west of downtown Glendale.
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Maricopa County ranks last in Arizona for government transfer dependency at 16.3% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.3% of income in Maricopa County—ranking it least dependent among Arizona counties.
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Maricopa County showcases fiscal efficiency in new financial report
A new report highlights Maricopa County's efficient use of taxpayer dollars, low debt levels, and economic strength compared to other large counties.
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Maricopa County opens Solana Villas affordable housing in Buckeye
Maricopa County officials, in collaboration with the City of Buckeye and other partners, marked the grand opening of Solana Villas on Thursday.
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Gilbert Road Bridge opens after two years of construction
East Valley leaders celebrated the opening of the new Gilbert Road Bridge, which began accommodating traffic earlier this month after over two years of construction.
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Maricopa County extends workforce development program to boost rural community employment
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved the continuation of an accelerated job training program in three rural communities.
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Maricopa County approves independent election process audit for transparency
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved funding for an independent review of election administration and technology.
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Maricopa County recorder seeks resolution in election authority dispute
Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has issued a timeline regarding his ongoing dispute with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over election authority.
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Board seeks applicants for McDowell Mountain constable vacancy
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is currently accepting applications for the position of McDowell Mountain Justice Precinct Constable following the resignation of David Lester, effective January 31, 2025.
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Maricopa County challenges state’s PM2.5 boundary recommendation
Maricopa County is seeking an administrative review regarding a recent report by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).
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Estrella Mountain Regional Park announces new campground project
Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Maricopa County's oldest regional park, is set to expand with a new campground.
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Thomas Galvin outlines new initiatives as Maricopa County chairman
Newly-elected Chairman Thomas Galvin has announced several initiatives aimed at enhancing prosperity and security in Maricopa County.
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Avian flu detected through wastewater surveillance in Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has detected an influenza subtype linked to avian flu in local wastewater.
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Arizona issues high pollution advisory for New Year's Eve and Day
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County, Arizona, on Tuesday, December 31 and Wednesday, January 1.
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Board seeks applicants for constable position in Manistee Justice Precinct
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is currently seeking candidates for the role of Manistee Justice Precinct Constable.
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Advisory issued for high PM2.5 pollution in Maricopa County over Christmas
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for December 24 and 25 in Maricopa County, Arizona, due to expected high levels of particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5), commonly known as soot.
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Maricopa County sues mulching operation over zoning violations
Maricopa County has initiated a lawsuit against Growers Market, a mulching operation in Laveen, following inspections that indicate non-compliance with an order to cease operations.
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Buckeye takes over management of Joe Foss Shooting Complex under new agreement
Maricopa County and the City of Buckeye have reached an agreement to reopen the Joe Foss Shooting Complex at Buckeye Hills Regional Park.