Gilbert Sun News

Romance, rebellion and a trail of trouble take center stage this spring as Limelight Performing Arts in Gilbert presents “Bonnie & Clyde” through April 4. gilbertsunnews.com/community/big-…

When it came time to plan her 7th birthday, Harlow Utley had a different idea: instead of receiving gifts, she wanted to give them. gilbertsunnews.com/community/gilb…

Nine school districts are pushing back hard against the East Valley Institute of Technology’s latest court filing, arguing that EVIT is wrongly claiming broad authority to keep millions in CTE funding generated by classes taught on district campuses. gilbertsunnews.com/news/9-distric…

Gilbert is in for a difficult fiscal year that starts July 1, with worsening impact of revenue cuts by the state Legislature and the town’s increasing needs. gilbertsunnews.com/news/gilbert-e…

A new dental clinic has opened in Gilbert. gilbertsunnews.com/business/new-d…

Supporters say a bipartisan Senate bill eliminating most municipal aesthetic home-design requirements would spur much-needed affordable housing while opponents say it would eliminate municipalities’ ability to control neighborhood quality. gilbertsunnews.com/news/bill-woul…

Gilbert Sister Cities has appointed 2025 Youth Ambassador Shandiin Harrison to represent the town at the Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit in D.C., citing “her commitment to a world where our differences are our greatest strengths. gilbertsunnews.com/community/gilb…

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, HD South, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum is hosting its 21st annual quilt show titled “Red, White and Blue.” gilbertsunnews.com/community/annu…

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board has approved a tentative $111.4 million maintenance and operations budget for the 2026-27 school year that relies on a combination of staff cuts and carryforward funds to balance declining revenue. gilbertsunnews.com/news/higley-un…

Gilbert residents hit with steep utility bill hikes in the past years will get a brief reprieve in 2027, but about 4,500 customers who are past due may be contacted soon to pay their outstanding amounts, calculated to be over $3 million currently. gilbertsunnews.com/news/no-gilber…

Gilbert’s Parks and Recreation department is looking to raise its user fees as market inflation, increased construction costs, personnel and utilities’ prices are taking a big chunk from its annual revenue. gilbertsunnews.com/news/gilbert-o…

The Arizona Auditor General’s annual school district reports show Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified outperforming statewide averages on state assessment tests. gilbertsunnews.com/news/gilbert-p…

Gilbert portrait artist Andria Meixner, owner of Andria May Photography, has a guiding principle: she wants every photo to be a legacy piece that lasts for generations. gilbertsunnews.com/community/gilb…

Randy Gatewood built his name catching passes under arena lights. Now the Gilbert man builds it over open flame, one burger at a time. gilbertsunnews.com/business/gilbe…

Despite citizen opposition, the Gilbert Planning Commission recommended Town Council approve a developer’s request to change zoning for a 16.14-acre commercial development on the southeast corner of Higley and Ocotillo roads. gilbertsunnews.com/news/gilbert-c…

Phase one of Gilbert’s Victim Advocacy Center is nearing completion and the town is planning a grand opening by the end of this year. gilbertsunnews.com/news/gilbert-a…

As Chandler Unified School District enrollment continues to fall, so does the percentage of spending for instruction in the classroom. gilbertsunnews.com/news/chandler-…

Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified both increased total per-pupil spending last school year over 2023-24, according to the Arizona Auditor General’s annual report on school districts’ expenditures. gilbertsunnews.com/news/big-chang…

Gilbert businesswoman Erin Calhoun-Dulaney launched Skirt My Pump, with a patented, discreet slip that can be worn under dresses and skirts, and can be used to store insulin pumps, valuables, even microphone packs. gilbertsunnews.com/business/gilbe…

A staff request to apply for a $1 million federal grant to study improvements to Hunt Highway sparked questions – and one dissenting vote – from the Gilbert Town Council. gilbertsunnews.com/news/hunt-high…