Goodyear Local News – Thursday, April 30th, 2026

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Thursday, April 30th, 2026

Good morning, Goodyear. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Harry Paxton of Buckeye Economic Development was honored with Arizona's top economic award for over 35 years of work — his efforts helped shape local growth in Goodyear and Buckeye — and he now mentors rising professionals. West Valley View

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Isabella Pettet, a Litchfield Park senior from the Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center at Estrella Mountain, was named a 2026 Flinn Scholar today after being selected from 1,150 statewide applicants, earning her a full scholarship to any public university. She will decide her college choice later. Goodyear Independent

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

➤ Goodyear has opened scheduling for household hazardous waste pickups for residential sanitation customers. Residents must make appointments by May 1 for curbside collection from May 4 to May 15 using the Waste Wizard on the Trash and Recycling Services page. Goodyear Independent

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Estrella Foothills finished West Valley play 9-1 and secured a 12-0 win at Cactus on April 22, and they will compete in a play-in rematch in Goodyear at 4 p.m. Wednesday after an 8-2 April run that has them ranked No. 11 in 4A. Goodyear Independent

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GOODYEAR REAL ESTATE

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GOODYEAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

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