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Josh Kristianto

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Oct 2, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Josh Kristianto

    New Surprise report finds proposed ICE facility would use far more water than originally projected (opens the original)

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    SURPRISE, AZ — A new City of Surprise analysis suggests a proposed federal immigration detention facility would require significantly more water than initially anticipated, prompting calls for additional infrastructure investments and renewed criticism from opponents of the project. The proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility has been on hold since April while undergoing environmental review. Now, an updated city water and wastewater evaluation estimates the project's water de

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Josh Kristianto

    Surprise code enforcement activity hits five-year high as city growth accelerates (opens the original)

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    SURPRISE, AZ — As Surprise continues to add new neighborhoods, businesses, and residents, the city's code enforcement division is busier than it has been in years. New city data show code enforcement activity reached a five-year high in fiscal year 2026, with approximately 6,200 cases opened and 6,200 cases resolved, according to city officials. Officials say the increase is largely tied to the city's rapid growth. “Obviously, as we continue to grow, we have more rooftops to inspect, more neighb

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Josh Kristianto

    Flooded roads, school delays highlight challenges of monsoon season in northwest Surprise (opens the original)

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    SURPRISE, AZ — Heavy monsoon rains left roadways flooded and disrupted travel across parts of the West Valley this week, particularly in rural areas of northwest Surprise where limited drainage infrastructure can quickly turn roads into waterways. Residents say the impacts were felt well beyond the morning commute. “All that rain has to go somewhere. Out here, it often ends up on the road,” said Karen, a parent at Desert Oasis Elementary School. On Tuesday, flooding shut down portions of Patton

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Josh Kristianto

    Desert Fall Festival returns to Surprise, bringing in economic potential (opens the original)

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    SURPRISE, AZ — A fall-themed festival that launched just last year is returning to Surprise this weekend, with organizers hoping it can become a long-term tradition for families across the West Valley. The Desert Fall Festival, located across from the Surprise City Hall campus, opens Friday and is entering its second year after attracting visitors from throughout Arizona and beyond. For some residents, events like the festival help fill a gap in the region's entertainment calendar. “I’m fairly n

  5. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Josh Kristianto

    Surprise takes first steps toward fixing decade-old pothole problem on 178th Avenue (opens the original)

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    SURPRISE, AZ — After years of complaints from residents and two separate ABC15 reports highlighting the issue, the City of Surprise is taking steps that could finally lead to repairs on a pothole-ridden stretch of 178th Avenue in northwest Surprise. Residents who live along 178th Avenue near Deer Valley Road say the roadway has been deteriorating for about a decade, forcing drivers to dodge increasingly large potholes and raising concerns about safety. “Actually, I'm excited, you know, we can ge

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