Transportation officials are conducting a survey to find out what Valley residents think of the rubberized asphalt that was put on freeways to reduce traffic noise. A pilot program started in 2003 to pave over concrete with asphalt, and more than 200 miles of Valley freeways now have the asphalt.

A report on noise that the proposed South Mountain Freeway stretch of Loop 202 would generate and how the Arizona Department of Transportation plans to reduce the impacts on Ahwatukee Foothills homes is on the agenda when the South Mountain Citizens Advisory Team meets Thursday.

David Wayne: When I retired from American Airlines after more than 30 years as a pilot, I knew I could never live too far from an airport. It's one reason we built our home near Falcon Field 19 years ago. I've enjoyed the airport and sounds of planes flying overhead.

Feeling a bit slow and depressed? It just might be the air.

More than two years after Mesa began cracking down on noise, the city is getting complaints about more than blaring music, barking dogs and boisterous parties.

A line the state Department of Transportation should put in its policy manual is: “There is no such thing as too little freeway noise.”

A little over a decade ago, the East Valley was embroiled in a ‘mini’-scandal surrounding the sale of homes by unscrupulous realtors which were directly in a ‘high noise area’ of what is now called Phoenix/Mesa Gateway Airport. At that time, buyers were told that the ‘air base’ was closed and there were no plans on the ‘books’ to re-open it.

The Maricopa Association of Governments is calling for an eight-lane Loop 202 running 22 miles and connecting Chandler with west Phoenix.

At least someone’s getting hired in Mesa these days. Goats. 80 of ‘em.

Tempe officials said Thursday they likely will drop one of three lawsuits lodged to calm the environmental and noise impacts of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

A brand new aviation agreement between Phoenix and East Valley cities holds out the promise of limiting noise pollution from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport while spurring development of Williams Gateway Airport as an air-freight hub.

Mary's condo is in a nice neighborhood, attractively decorated, and offers killer views from a wall of windows.

After a series of problems at parties in Tempe, city leaders are taking steps they hope will cut down on the escalating issues.

The railroads are some of the oldest businesses and neighbors in the East Valley. So it’s fair to say that practically everyone who lives near a set of railroad tracks knew — or should have known — what the environment would be like.

Atroubling cloud has been cast over the future of Williams Gateway Airport as a regional travel hub and economic growth engine, calling into question Mesa’s commitment to fulfill a vision supported by the entire East Valley.

HONG KONG - Batman was in the spotlight again in Hong Kong as the movie's producers came under fire for asking tenants along a waterfront to keep their lights on all night for a week to better show off the city's glass and steel skyline.

Henry Becker, a Wall Street-made millionaire, continues his long fight today to build commercial developments on dozens of acres he owns in the north Scottsdale desert.

Henry Becker, a Wall Street-made millionaire, continues his long fight today to build commercial developments on dozens of acres he owns in the north Scottsdale desert.

Henry Becker, a Wall Street-made millionaire, continues his long fight today to build commercial developments on dozens of acres he owns in the north Scottsdale desert.

Two zoning issues go before the Fountain Hills Town Council tonight.

Allowing a commuter airline to launch from Scottsdale Airport would flood neighborhoods in the flight path with jet engine noise and drain value from their property, dozens of residents argued on Tuesday night.

Allowing a commuter airline to launch from Scottsdale Airport would flood neighborhoods in the flight path with jet engine noise and drain value from their property, dozens of residents argued on Tuesday night.