Two Valley men were arrested Thursday morning after terrorizing Pine residents when they reportedly went on a shootin… Read more
Pine-Strawberry Elementary School kids will be going back to their actual classrooms for the 2020/21 school year, sai… Read more
Everyone has said it at least once, 2020 has been rough. COVID-19, fire danger, forest closures and a tough economy, … Read more
PHOENIX — Pressure is building on Gov. Doug Ducey to scrap setting a firm date for students to be back in classrooms. Read more
Winds from a storm started a spot fire outside the containment lines of the Polles Fire Saturday, pulling crews back … Read more
I spent Tuesday this week learning about the Polles Fire; making sure we have a plan for an evacuation; checking with… Read more
After winds initially pushed the Polles Fire northeast for a few tense days, crews on Thursday reported marked contai… Read more
Meet Lacia Sommars, a 29-year-old woman who credits her love of community to her roots in Pine-Strawberry. Read more
Pine-Strawberry Fire District (PSFD) Chief Gary Morris reported that PSFD responded to a record-breaking 101 emergenc… Read more
A woman was killed Saturday morning when the motorcycle she was on crashed on State Route 87 north of Pine-Strawberry. Read more
Isabelle Hunt Memorial Public Library is actively seeking young readers for the Imagine Your Story summer reading program. Read more
Memorial Day reminds me of flags. It’s the first summer holiday when patriotic citizens bring old glory out to fly fr… Read more
If you live in Pine or Strawberry and have been waiting to receive the 2020 Census via the United States Postal Servi… Read more
Alan Werner, a self-proclaimed weekend warrior, and his wife Anita, have owned a home in Strawberry since 1997. While… Read more
There were several accidents on the roadways outside Payson this weekend. Read more
When firefighters and paramedics hear the tone out over the radio these days, they are listening for a new, critical … Read more
Pine-Strawberry children are being well looked after as staff and teachers learn alternative ways of teaching and rea… Read more
Officials confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus in Pine this week. Read more
Dale Bellisfield, a herbalist nurse in private practice in Pine-Strawberry, has become a cultural bridge to the Hopi … Read more
With the U.S. Forest Service and Gila County, the Pine-Strawberry Fire District is banning open fires in town. The or… Read more
An Apache Junction man was killed Saturday when his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck north of Strawberry. Read more
In this time of social distancing I joined a joyful sewing circle by speakerphone recently to find out what the group… Read more
On Tuesday, more than 20 volunteers for the Pine-Strawberry Food Bank provided food to about 110 households, feeding … Read more
In these times, it is crucial we come together now more than ever to support our small businesses. Read more
On the second Saturday of each month, the Buckhead Mesa Landfill saw a huge influx of users for “dollar dump day.” Th… Read more
Four Pine-Strawberry middle school students lost the opportunity to compete at the State Science Fair week because of… Read more
When volunteer Dennis Dueker recently went to the Payson Area Food Drive storage facility, he was shocked by what he saw. Read more
Bandits Restaurant in Strawberry is shining with small town kindness. Read more
A spectacular bit of art created by water, time, sediment and erosion is a backyard jewel for the residents of Rim Country. Read more
Pine-Strawberry firefighters not only rescued a family from an accident Friday, they also rescued a pet store’s worth… Read more
After 143 years, Pine-Strawberry has a fascinating history. Documented by caring folks over many years, the Pine-Stra… Read more
Last year was a busy year for the Pine-Strawberry Fire District (PSFD), according to Chief Gary Morris. Read more
Take Pride in Pine and Strawberry is a nonprofit group made up of residents interested in small projects that may go … Read more
After about 10 retirements, Father Norman Burke volunteered as a chaplain for the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PS… Read more
On a sunny Sunday in January, I joined Mike Brandt, president of Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction, Inc. (PSFR), at the … Read more
Pine-Strawberry residents who donate to and/or buy from the Pine-Strawberry Thrift Shop on Highway 87 and Randall Pla… Read more
The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department (PSFD) recently recognized the brother and sister team Stacy and Kevin Figueroa f… Read more
Tucked behind the Gingerbread House and across the street from the Senior Thrift Store drop-off in Pine, is a tiny bu… Read more
Pine-Strawberry has remarkable people doing outstanding things. I’d like to feature those community members who go ab… Read more
Do you have little ones who still need to ask Santa or Mrs. Claus for that special gift? This Saturday, Dec. 21 from … Read more
Passions ran high during an Arizona Game and Fish Department Open House Dec. 4 at Chasin’ A Dream Outfitters in Payson. Read more
The Pine-Strawberry Community Festival of Lights was a great success. Despite cold, icy conditions (seems appropriate… Read more
Storytelling is an ancient tradition. Pine-Strawberry’s annual participation in this celebration of sharing has been … Read more
’Tis the season for giving thanks and spending time with family. Read more
One of my favorite fall events is this weekend. For $5, attend the 20th anniversary of Tellabration at the Pine-Straw… Read more
Nearly 30 Pine-Strawberry residents donated a pint of blood and three more made a “power red donation.” Power red is … Read more
The Tonto National Forest will sell over-the-counter Christmas tree permits beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. Read more
The Tonto National Forest will sell over-the-counter Christmas tree permits beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. Read more
Fall Fest fabPine-Strawberry 8th-graders would like to thank everyone who contributed to making the Fall Fest a success; this includes staff, … Read more
It was another successful event for the library with 14 volunteers serving food from Mama Joe’s, Old County Inn, Pinewood Tavern, Ponderosa Ma… Read more
It’s time for Wine Around the Library on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to sundown. Library volunteers will serve food from Mama Joe’s, Old Cou… Read more
Good day, Pine-Strawberry friends! I am Myndi Brogdon and I am your new/old columnist for P-S News. Some readers may remember that I have writ… Read more
Nearly 200 residents of Pine-Strawberry streamed through the new crew quarters at the Strawberry fire station on Saturday, Oct. 5. Read more
Richard Allen Zeiner, 55, of Mesa, died Sept. 28, at 5:30 p.m. due to head injuries suffered in an accident at milepost 274 on Hwy. 87 north o… Read more
Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris was recognized for his 40-year contributions in promoting improvements in fire-based emergency medical … Read more
The 2019 Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race will be remembered as the race that almost wasn’t. Read more
American flags hang from houses in every little hamlet across this country. Read more
Just a week after officials reopened the Fossil Creek Trail from Strawberry, rescuers were hauling out a hiker Sunday. Read more
The Forest Service has agreed to allow Gila County to clear boulders from the dirt road between Strawberry and Fossil Creek to streamline life… Read more
The woman who built the foundation of the “Finest Library in Small Town Arizona” is stepping down. Read more
Pine-Strawberry Fire Chief Gary Morris is urging residents in need of immediate medical help to call 911 instead of showing up at a Pine or St… Read more
It had been almost three months since Sushi, a 13-year-old terrier mix, slipped through the gate and wandered away from Kurt Huber’s cabin in … Read more
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Looking for ways to celebrate the 4th of July? The Town of Payson has planned a four-day weekend that includes a ceremony, events, games, live… Read more
If fabled ultra-marathoner, author and former Las Vegas engineer Ed Furtaw has his way, Pine-Strawberry will next year add another long distan… Read more
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Visitors to the Pine Firewise Day not only learned how to protect their homes from wildfire, they met a vulture named Voldemort and a Gila mon… Read more
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Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm grew from a simple question, “What won’t elk eat?” It turns out they won’t eat lavender. Read more
Rain, hail, snow and wind — last week had it all before the traditional kick-off to the summer months — Memorial Day weekend. Read more
Proof the Pine Trail Run is gaining both statewide and national recognition surfaced during the post-race awards ceremony when the overall win… Read more
Hard to believe, but the Southwest wildfire season has already launched and Rim Country will have events for the next weeks to prepare citizen… Read more
A Valley man died in Fossil Creek Thursday after swimming into a whirlpool, officials said. Read more
Among Tim Peck’s last wishes was that his celebration of life be held before his death. Read more
Rebecca Sigeti could face up to six years in state prison after pleading guilty to four out of 40 counts of fraud, theft and misuse of public … Read more
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Preparations for fire season have begun — a helicopter now sits at the Payson Airport ready to support the Forest Service. Read more
Unpredicted wind gusts blew a permitted brush burn into the forest around Pine Thursday. Read more
Now is the time to sign up for one of 150 spots in an upcoming trail run in Pine. Read more
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Gila County Sheriff’s Office deputies narrowly missed getting covered by a landslide on the Strawberry side of the Fossil Creek Road recently. Read more
Well, gee. They wrote a letter. Read more
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Don’t get too attached to your internet — or your cell phone for that matter. Read more
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Fossil Creek
Forest Service officials plan to meet this month with emergency and county officials to discuss improving access to Fossil Creek for often-ove… Read more
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The Pine-Strawberry Fire District recently celebrated breaking ground on new crew quarters at the Strawberry Fire Station. Read more
A year or two of spending increase can’t compensate for a decade of neglect when it comes to school financing, according to a just-released Ar… Read more
Payson Mayor Tom Morrissey wants to hear from you. Read more
More than 100 residents of Rim Country attended the first of three meetings that Coconino National Forest officials are sponsoring to present … Read more
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The much anticipated sentencing of Mike Greer, the former treasurer of the Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District and Gila County Mounted … Read more
Editor's note: Due to the ongoing lapse in federal funding, the Fossil Creek Comprehensive River Management Plan public meetings are canceled,… Read more
In a unanimous vote in front of a packed audience on Dec. 20, the Gila County Planning and Zoning Commission supported changing the zoning of … Read more
The plaudits flowed freely as listeners filed out of the Pine Cultural Center after a special Christmas performance by a band of high country … Read more
A Winslow man survived a rollover accident on State Route 87 north of Strawberry Wednesday, Dec. 19. Read more
A writer named Sam Dolnick wrote a fascinating story in the New York Times magazine about a 90-year-old guy who supplemented his retirement in… Read more
This animated PG-rated film can be watched by the wee ones with ease, but adults will just love it, as I did. The style of the film brings us … Read more
Since 2009, local food banks and pantries have joined forces to raise money and collect pounds of food for the annual Payson Area Food Drive. Read more
On its surface, the Pine Tellabration — in its 19th year — looks like a great party. Read more
A quest to rezone a piece of residential property behind the Pine Ice and Kwik Stop gas station from residential to commercial has neighbors steamed. Read more
Identifying where crews should build new trails in Rim Country continues to trek along as stakeholders met last week to work through public input. Read more
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After two years, Mike Greer, former treasurer of the Pine-Strawberry Water Improvement District, has accepted a plea deal on three felony charges. Read more
Customers to Uncle Tom’s Kwik Stop in Pine will no longer see its founder, Tom Weeks, sitting on the bench outside with his dog Abe. Read more
