Gilbert Sun News

For over 120 years, the Gilbert Sun News has been a cornerstone of the Gilbert community, tracing its origins back to 1891 as part of the East Valley Tribune. This long-standing news outlet has consistently reported on the events and developments across various East Valley neighborhoods, including the Town of Gilbert. Throughout its history, the Gilbert Sun News has evolved into a comprehensive news source, offering residents vital information and updates around the clock. With weekly editions delivered to homes, available in local newsstands, and accessible online at GilbertSunNews.com, it serves a large audience, including tens of thousands of digital subscribers. Today, the Gilbert Sun News is recognized as the primary voice for both residents and businesses in the Gilbert area.

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Gilbert home sellers still get most of their price

1 day ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Paul Maryniak

One of the leading analysts of the Valley’s housing market says homebuyers these days are getting more demanding in negotiations, including demands for wholesale renovations of rooms, before they seal a deal. But that trend – spurred by a swelling inventory – last month didn’t impact the percentage of the asking price that Gilbert home sellers got for their homes, according to data for May sales supplied by Phoenix Realtors.
Chandler-Gilbert area getting ‘the Vybe’

2 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Ken Sain

Angela Fazio said the motivation behind her new Vybe restaurant was to bring something fresh to the Chandler-Gilbert area. “My husband and I have been together since 2001; we date every single night,” she said. “We like going out and Chandler and Gilbert have nothing like this. If you want to go out, most people think of Scottsdale.
How Digital Coaching Platforms Are Enabling Athletes to Improve

2 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Will Jones

No matter how insightful, disciplined, or engaging a coach may be, they cannot control whether an athlete heeds their instructions regarding training regimens. The time a coach spends with their athletes is invaluable, but it inevitably comes to an end. This situation has proven difficult for both coaches and athletes over the years. For coaches, it can understandably be frustrating to feel that their insights and advice are falling on deaf ears.
Gilbert school police officer wins national award

2 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

Gilbert Police Officer Ryan Matheson’s journey of helping students and shaping young minds began long before his law enforcement career. As a K-8 health and physical education teacher in New Jersey for 16 years, Matheson gained considerable experience in all facets of middle school education, working with parents, children and the community.
Gilbert project includes 1,700 dwelling units

3 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

The Gilbert Planning Commission has told staff and the developer there are still too many details to sort through for a 311.84-acre development south of the Loop 202 freeway that would produce a mix of 1,700 single-family homes and apartments. Developer Lennar Homes has sought a land-use classification change for 179 acres of the Harvest Grove project so that only about 35 acres would go toward commercial development with varying housing density.
Massive downtown Gilbert project is born

3 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

Construction has begun on a new 10-acre mixed-use development called Heritage Park in downtown Gilbert after town officials and developers broke ground for the 10-acre project. Called by the developer “the northern gateway into Gilbert’s thriving Heritage District,” Heritage Park on the southwest corner of Gilbert road and Juniper Avenue has begun its first phase of development, with commercial, retail and residential spaces planned.
Council weighs in on collisions in Gilbert

4 weeks ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

While Gilbert has fewer motor vehicle crashes and traffic fatalities than most Valley communities, the town can do more to mitigate them further by increasing the Police Department’s traffic division, many Town Council members say. That feeling emerged in a study session last week where police and town administration brief the council on. traffic safety operations and enforcement.
Gilbert artist finds beauty all around him

1 month ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Srianthi Perera

During the dark, troubling days of the pandemic, Gilbert resident Michael Feather sought beauty in his life. He found it by returning to his art, in the form of urban sketching. “When I was really struggling the most, and art came back into my life, it became something where I could actually see beauty again in the world,” he said. Feather can sketch a detailed scene, add color with his personalized 13-color paint palette, and complete the picture.
Gilbert town council OKs ‘tight’ $2.46B preliminary budget

1 month ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

Gilbert Town Council approved a $2.46 billion preliminary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year last week, culminating months of discussions about the town’s financial future as it nears build-out. The proposed spending plan includes 34 new full-time hires across numerous town departments, and $1.67 billion for capital projects such as water system improvements and parks, recreation and open space expansions.
Ex-councilman leads Gilbert’s Memorial Day tribute

1 month ago | gilbertsunnews.com | Aparna Sekhar

Les Presmyk is no stranger to a life of public service. The Gilbert native has served 12 years on the town council, after being elected to the governing body in 1999, including three terms as vice mayor. During his time on the council, Presmyk also spearheaded efforts to establish the town’s Veterans Day ceremony in 2004. In 2009, he also initiated the Operation Welcome Home ceremonies for returning service members.