Fire in Washington: Wildfire north of Payson is now completely under control
Gila County, Arizona Some residents in Gila County, who were forced to evacuate due to wildfires near Payson, are now returning to their homes. What we know: The Washington fire, ignited by a lightning strike about a mile northwest on August 13th, affected an area in the Payson Ranger District. It burned through 515 acres […]
Search and recovery operations persist following flooding in Arizona
Search and Rescue Efforts Ongoing in Gila County PHOENIX – Efforts to search, rescue, and clean up following devastating flooding in Gila County were still underway on Monday, particularly in the Grove area. The incident management team from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) is coordinating these multi-agency search and debris removal […]
Medicaid Reductions Create Divide in Conservative Arizona County
Gila County’s reliance on Medicaid amid political divide In Grove, a town in Gila County, Arizona, many residents depend on Medicaid. This area is notably conservative, with around 70% of voters supporting Donald Trump in the last election. However, up to 40% of the population, which has nearly doubled over the last 15 years, relies […]
Helpers arrive in Arizona towns affected by severe flooding
Gila County, Arizona Severe flooding has caused significant destruction in the communities of Globe and Miami, Arizona, as three storms overwhelmed the area with heavy rainfall. In the aftermath, hundreds of volunteers have arrived in the small town to assist. What We Know: Residents recounted how a “wall of water” transformed the road into a […]
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs examines flood damage in Gila County
Flood Recovery Efforts in Gila County PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs visited Gila County on Saturday to assess the damage from severe flooding that occurred on September 26th. During her tour, she inspected businesses in downtown Grove and visited warehouses that had been turned into disaster relief centers for local residents affected by the […]
Arizona lawmaker engages with officials in Globe
Phoenix – A flood that struck Gila County on September 26th resulted in the deaths of three individuals and caused severe damage to the towns of Grove and Miami. On Friday, Eli Crane, who represents this area, met with local leaders and witnessed the extensive destruction firsthand. “Our thoughts are with Gila County, particularly the […]
Meeting planned for Thursday regarding flood relief in Gila County
Residents of Gila County will have a chance to ask questions about ongoing flood relief efforts at an upcoming community meeting. GROVE, Ariz. — A meeting is set for Thursday evening in Grove to inform residents about the flood recovery initiatives happening throughout Gila County, following the severe flooding that occurred last week. In collaboration […]
Search and rescue operations keep going after fatal floods in Globe, Gila County
Grove, Arizona Flood Update Grove, Arizona, has been struck hard by devastating flooding, resulting in two confirmed deaths and at least one person still unaccounted for. Initially, authorities reported three fatalities; however, an update from Mayor Al Gameros confirmed the current death toll. As of Monday, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Control is […]
Hobbs Hesitant to Announce State of Emergency in Gila County During Severe Flooding
State of Emergency Declared Following Flooding in Gila County The Speaker of the Arizona House, Walt Blackman, has urged Governor Hobbs to declare a state of emergency in Gila County due to severe flooding. These floods, which started on Thursday, September 25, 2025, have already resulted in at least three fatalities, with one person still […]
Assistance comes in for flood relief efforts in Arizona
Multiple organizations, including Arizona Public Services, are mobilizing to provide both immediate and long-term assistance following the severe flooding in the Grove Miami area. In Gila County, Arizona, various communities, businesses, and organizations are uniting to support those impacted by the unprecedented floods. Arizona Public Services has contributed $250,000 to the Salvation Army’s relief efforts […]