The Chandler Arizonan

The Chandler Arizonan is a prestigious community news outlet and one of the longest-standing news organizations in the area, having started its journey in the 1930s. This publication has been dedicated to delivering news and updates to the vibrant community of North Chandler. Over the years, the Chandler Arizonan has evolved into a comprehensive news platform, ensuring that residents have access to crucial information around the clock. With weekly editions delivered to homes, available at local newsstands, and online at ChandlerNews.com, along with a substantial number of digital subscribers, the Chandler Arizonan has established itself as the primary source of information for both residents and businesses in the flourishing North Chandler area.

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Chandler firefighter screenings a big success

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Ken Sain

Only two years old, the cancer screenings the City of Chandler provides for firefighters is already one of the most successful in the Valley. About 95% of first responders in Chandler participated in the voluntary cancer screenings in Fiscal Year 2023-2024. “We do have the highest percentage of participation in any regional fire department right now,” said Assistant Fire Chief Keith Hargis.
Chandler High grad is a rare Stamps Scholarship winner

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Ken Sain

Emma Weiss compared her childhood to that of the TV character Shawn Spencer in the show “Psych.”“Growing up, my parents would take me to the zoo, or we’d go on … trips to California, and my dad was always asking me, ‘What do you notice? What’s going on here?’ If you’ve ever seen ‘Psych,’ then you know that Sean Spencer’s dad is always like, ‘how many hats are in the room?’ Be observant, know what’s going on.
Chandler city manager resigns for U of A job

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Ken Sain

Chandler City Manager Joshua Wright has resigned - a week after he was dressed down during a council meeting over the city’s current charter confusion that suggests the last few mayoral elections were not legitimate. The University of Arizona has named Wright its new chief facilities and planning officer, where he will lead Facilities Services, Sustainability, and Space Strategy and Management in support of the university's strategic imperatives.
Chandler city manager resigns

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Ken Sain

Chandler City Manager Joshua Wright has resigned - a week after he was dressed down during a council meeting over the city’s current charter confusion that suggests the last few mayoral elections were not legitimate. Wright was promoted to the position in 2021 and has led one of the best run communities in Arizona. Chandler residents consistently give the city high marks for quality of life while paying some of the lowest taxes and utility rates in the Valley.
A.J. Chandler Park getting major facelift next year

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Ken Sain

The current plan for renovating Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in downtown calls for tackling a significant portion of the main plaza in the first phase, with construction starting after the Tumbleweed Christmas Tree comes down in January. “We’re looking at doing this in probably two, three or four phases, depending on available funding,” said Mickey Ohland, the city’s community services planning manager.
Free parking getting squeezed in downtown Chandler

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Ken Sain

Very recently, most residents could find free and abundant parking in downtown. That is changing. More businesses are starting to turn their parking lots into paid ones. And with parking already at a premium and new developments on the way, free and abundant parking may be more difficult to find.
Tighter animal cruelty bill faces rough going in Arizona Legislature

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Howard Fischer

Arizona lawmakers agreed May 20 to close what some consider to be loopholes in state laws on animal cruelty. But not everyone is on board. On a 41-13 vote, the state House gave preliminary approval to a proposal by Sen. Shawnna Bolick that would expand the definition of what constitutes cruelty to include failing to provide medical attention to prevent “unreasonable’’ suffering by a pet.
1% raise reflects Kyrene's tight new budget

1 week ago | chandlernews.com | Paul Maryniak

Kyrene School District will be giving all their employees a 1% salary increase as well as a $1,000 retention bonus to full-time workers next school year. If that doesn’t seem like a lot with the rising cost of living, district officials couldn’t agree more. Administration officials told the Kyrene Governing Board May 13 they could only afford the $1.2 million needed for the salary increase through savings in the current budget.
EV renters caught in housing price squeeze

2 weeks ago | chandlernews.com | Paul Maryniak

Valley renters are increasingly finding themselves caught between rapidly rising rents and soaring home prices that make buying a house next to impossible. Starter-home prices are rising seven times faster than a typical renter’s income, making saving for a down payment even harder, according to a new analysis by Zillow.
Market ‘precarious’ for buyers and sellers, expert says

2 weeks ago | chandlernews.com | Paul Maryniak

Driven by iBuyers and investors that are gobbling up substantial numbers of houses, Valley home buyers and sellers may be entering a disquieting and even “precarious” period while renters are facing a continuing rise in rents, judging by the latest observations by a leading analyst of the Phoenix Metro market. The Cromford Report outlined a series of trends from August sales and listings that likely won’t bring many smiles to anyone but landlords.