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HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte will receive Scottsdale Leadership’s Drinkwater Leadership Award Dec. 11.

Scottsdale Leadership honors local leaders

Scottsdale Leadership will celebrate the winners of this year’s Spirit of the Community Awards 11 a.m., Dec. 11 at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road., according to a …
Amir Eylon, president and CEO of Longwoods International, speaks to  a crowd of about 500 people at Experience Scottsdale’s annual meeting Oct. 29.

Tourism brought $3.7 billion to Scottsdale in 2025

Tourism continues to be a crucial part of Scottsdale’s economy. It contributed $3.7 billion to the coffers in 2025, supporting more than 29,000 jobs and contributing $78.7 million in city tax …
Arizona State guard Jaddan Simmons (2) during a game against Minnesota on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tempe.

Phoenix Public Library offers free tickets to ASU women’s basketball home games

Phoenix Public Library has partnered with Sun Devil Women’s Basketball to offer library patrons two free tickets to each eligible home game during the 2026–27 season. The program begins with …
The state's largest Christmas tree goes up in 2024 at the Outlets North Phoenix in Anthem. This year's Christmas tree will be arriving Nov. 5 at Outlets North Phoenix.

State’s largest Christmas tree to arrive in Anthem Nov. 5

Arizona’s tallest fresh cut Christmas Tree will be arriving in Anthem on Nov. 5.
Elections officials process mail-in ballots prior to first day of tabulation in Maricopa County, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office in Phoenix. Opponents of Proposition 144 believe if the measure passes and the Legislature fails to act on it, it could ban mail-in voting in Arizona.

Prop 144 opponents say lack of Legislature action could kill Arizona mail-in voting

PHOENIX — Arizonans could wind up entirely losing the right to vote by mail if Proposition 144 passes. All it could take is for lawmakers to do nothing. A key provision in the ballot …
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Child Crisis Arizona Installs 18 Free Pool Fences for Valley Families

A pool fence can mean the difference between a child’s safety and a preventable tragedy. This year, Child Crisis Arizona helped 18 Valley families protect their young children from the dangers of …
Andy Biggs (left) and John Giles (right) are both Latter-day Saints members but sit on opposing sides of the leading races in Arizona’s upcoming election.
Election 2026

Hobbs choice in Giles aimed to appeal to Mormons conflicted about the Republican Party

PHOENIX – Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have long been staunch Republicans, but this year’s Arizona governor’s race highlights a minority group of churchgoers who …
The 2026 Women’s Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center in April was the second most watched Final Four in NCAA history. It also set an all-time attendance record for all associated events and boasted the third-most attendance for the games.
Sports

Phoenix out of running for men’s Final Four host sites, but can land women's games

PHOENIX – The NCAA has announced possible locations for the men’s and women’s Final Four basketball tournaments from 2032 to 2036, and the Valley is in the running for only one of them. …
New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal.
Education Solutions

Arizona could gain $11B by increasing education after high school

New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal.
FILE - Labor leader and co-founder of United Farm Workers Dolores Huerta listens to President Barack Obama speak during an appearance at Del Sol High School to talk about immigration reform Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, in Las Vegas. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Worker rights pioneer Dolores Huerta wanted others to feel seen

Dolores Huerta fought for causes even in her golden years, when many others would be enjoying retirement. The labor rights pioneer died Wednesday from cancer at age 96. She lived up to her famous …
Chelsey Faggiano, economic development project manager for the city of Chandler, speaks to the City Council at a study session earlier this month about a contract to help bring more young professionals and families to the city.
local economy

City, school districts invest in drawing young families to East Valley

A year ago, the Chandler City Council was all-in and its largest local school district was almost all-in on a combined contract. On Oct. 15, Council finally picked a vendor to execute that …
FILE - A Kalshi advertisement is displayed at Oracle Park during a baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Utah charges Kalshi and its founders, escalating a fight over who can regulate prediction markets

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Utah on Wednesday filed criminal charges against prediction market operator Kalshi and two of its executives, months after a federal judge rejected Kalshi's effort to prevent …
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Pain Is Not Something You Just Have to Live With “I was losing sleep. I couldn’t get comfortable at night and would wake up constantly. That was the most frustrating part. Everything I was …
Surprise Police responded to a report of indecent exposure on Oct. 21 at The Grand dog park.
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Surprise Police seek nude man seen in senior community

Surprise Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed his genitals to people gathered near the dog park at The Grand in Surprise last week.
Scottsdale leaders were present at the groundbreaking ceremony to build a second Thompson Peak Parkway bridge.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale breaks ground on Thompson Peak Parkway bridge

Scottsdale marked the start of the Thompson Peak Parkway bridge project with a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 27. The project will add a second bridge over Reata Wash as it aims to improve safety …
SUSPECT ARRESTED

Brief lockdown at Broadmor Elementary after stabbing near East Valley school

A stabbing Wednesday morning across from Broadway Elementary school led to a lockdown, Tempe police said. Police received a call around 9 a.m. Oct. 28 about two men fighting across from the …
The Craftsman mixed-use development will include apartments, retail and possibly upscale dining.
Development

Mesa aims for upscale dining with tax incentive deal on mixed-use property

A proposed mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Hawes and Elliot roads could bring upscale restaurants to the area if the city of Mesa and a developer forge a retail development tax …
President Donald Trump arrives at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Oct. 14, 2026, for a campaign rally.
Election 2026

Trump’s waning Latino support could tilt balance in Arizona races

WASHINGTON – Latino support for Republicans has thinned since 2024 as President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have dropped. In Arizona, the shift could be crucial in statewide races and …
Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board member Amy Carney wants a district-wide policy that limits all students through the second grade to no screen time at school.
EDUCATION

SUSD looking at student screen time rules

The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board is looking to limit how much screen time students can have for school purposes. The board discussed the issue during its Oct. 27 meeting …
FILE - Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Dolores Huerta's death sparks an outpouring from allies and admirers

Dolores Huerta's death has sparked an outpouring of emotions from activists, including many who credit the civil rights icon with inspiring them to become public servants and community organizers. …
Jonah Williams, 9, and Emmet Williams, 4, browse pumpkins at Apple Annie’s Orchard on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Willcox, Ariz.
Community

Growing pumpkins in the desert takes a different skill

WILLCOX – Once known as a prime place for pumpkin cultivation, Arizona’s harvested acreage of the crop has dwindled over the years. From 125 farms in the state, 56 acres of pumpkins were …
Works by Lynda Schlosberg, an exhibiting member of the Five15Arts collective, will be among those on display at the upcoming “Plush Plastic Pop.”
ARTS

Phoenix art exhibition celebrates Grand Avenue’s colorful legacy

Five15Arts @ Chartreuse will present “Plush Plastic Pop,” a November group exhibition celebrating Beatrice Moore, whose colorful artwork and longtime support of artists helped shape Phoenix’s Grand Avenue Arts District.
Higley USD Superintendent David Loutzenheiser discusses the next maintenance and operations budget with the governing board.
Education

East Valley school district faces deeper cuts as reserves dwindle

Higley Unified faces more budget cuts and possible layoffs as its M&O override expires and district savings could run out by fiscal 2029.
FILE - Dolores Huerta, the labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, is seen at the California Democratic Party's 2025 State Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Dolores Huerta has died. Her family says the United Farmworkers co-founder, civil rights icons and feminist activists in the United States died Wednesday at the age of 96. As a school teacher in …
Guests will be treated to free wine, wellness shots and food at the Stella Capri Wellness Fall Open House Nov. 7.
ENTERTAINMENT

Stella Capri Wellness sets open house in Scottsdale

The public is welcome to a morning of beauty, wellness and self-care at an open house event 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Stella Capri Wellness, 7324 E. 6th Ave., in Scottsdale. The …
Arizona Water

Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas.
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East Valley city council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

This diagram shows where landscaping would be planted around most of the planned smaller buildings in the Sun Village Fair shopping center at Alma School and Warner roads. A development plan that allows additional retail-pad buildings in the redeveloped shopping center was approved by the Chandler City Council at its Oct. 15 meeting.

When a hearing was held in September on a complicated commercial redevelopment proposal, one Chandler Planning and Zoning commissioner asked what happened to including housing in a mixed-use plan. …

Scottsdale-based construction company launches new outreach, giving program

A.R. Mays employees are seen at a recent Child Crisis Arizona Lunch for Love event. A.R. Mays Cares launched with a $200,000 commitment to Child Crisis Arizona over the next five years.

Scottsdale-based A.R. Mays Construction announced the launch of a new outreach and charitable giving program on Tuesday in a release.

Neighbors

Scottsdale resident Q&A: Karen Cahn

Karen Cahn.

In an effort to create a stronger community, the Daily Independent is asking residents to share a little about themselves with some standard questions. Here are Karen Cahn’s answers: Name: …

Golfers raise funds for Rosendin Foundation

Over 100 golfers participated in the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20.

Talking Stick Golf Club hosted 140 golfers in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20, to raise money for the …

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Frank Turner brings farewell-to-touring celebration to Phoenix

Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls performs on day two of Riot Fest on Sept. 16, 2023, at Douglass Park in Chicago.

British singer-songwriter Frank Turner will perform at The Van Buren in Phoenix on March 24, 2027, as part of his Last Evenings Tour, a 45-date international run preceding an indefinite break from touring.

Innings Festival announces lineup for 2027

Festival goers take in the Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park on Feb. 27, 2022, in Tempe.

The Innings Festival returns to Tempe Beach Park with headliners Pitbull, Alanis Morissette and The Strokes to perform Feb. 26-28.  This is the 4th annual festival marking the beginning of …

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones

Janet Louise (Pfander) Barker

Janet Barker, age 91, passed on October 11, 2026, in Mesa, Arizona. Memorial service in Thornton, CO. on November 21st.
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Mimi Michelle Ohms

Mimi Michelle Ohms passed away on May 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 15, 1949, in Palo Alto, California. She attended Woodside High School and …
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Phillip Felker

Phillip Felker, 87, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully transitioned from this life to the next October 2025 after bravely facing a lengthy illness. Born in Logansport, Indiana, …
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Barry Stephen Kirschner

Our lives are quieter now, but richer for having known Barry Kirschner, who died in his sleep at the age of 71, on August 19th, 2026. He was born March 19th, 1955 at Turner AFB in Albany, Georgia. …
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Charles Edward Bobbitt, Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Edward Bobbitt, Jr., died June 1, 2026, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born August 23, 1948, in Rainelle, West Virginia, Charlie was the son of Charles and Val-Gene …
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