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Deer Valley Unified, Glendale charter school students among 2025 Flinn Scholars

A Deer Valley Unified School District student and a Glendale charter school student are among 20 Flinn Scholars representing 20 Arizona high schools.
Development

Glendale council approves Broadstone Arrowhead apartments, town houses

All six Glendale City Council members at the April 22 voting meeting - Mayor Jerry Weiers is at a conference - sympathized with The Reserve at Eagle Heights residents and their concerns of greatly …
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Salt River Brass Band announces concert

The 36-member Salt River Brass Band, led by Maestro Julie Des- Bordes, presents “Love Poems,’’ its springtime season finale, 3 p.m. Sun- day, April 13, at American Lutheran …
BLOOD DONATION

Scottsdale Airport hosts blood drive

The Scottsdale Airport will be hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant from 8 a.m. - noon, Monday, May 19. The blood mobile will be parked in the Aviation Business Center parking lot, …
TOWN HALL

Town hall to discuss U.S. Rep David Schweikert’s actions draws over 400 Scottsdale area residents

More than 400 Scottsdale area residents turned out May 21 to tell their stories of how the Trump Administration’s policies have affected them, and what they want U.S. Representative David …
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How tinnitus treatments have improved for the better

Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone— and you’re not without hope. According to the American Tinnitus Association, …

Who's who in Lori Vallow Daybell's trial?

PHOENIX (AP) — It's a complex case that led investigators from Arizona to Idaho and Hawaii, to unravel a twisted plot built on bizarre claims that the victims were possessed by evil spirits and …
Government

Arizona Legislature advances bill to protect utilities from wildfire liability

PHOENIX — A deal has been reached over a measure that initially gave sweeping and potentially unconstitutional liability protections to the state’s electric utilities if their equipment …
SCIENCE

Active earthquake faults around the Phoenix area under study

Southern California was rocked by a significant earthquake this past Friday, and the state continues to rumble.
Government

Arizona debuts new plan for prison job training

PHOENIX — Arizona is going to use federal funds to provide more job training for inmates in a plan to reduce recidivism — and, as the state’s prison chief says, to cut down on …
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Stacy Rakowitz MC, LPC

When the silence breaks: Therapist reflects on sexual assault awareness

When someone tells me they’ve been sexually assaulted, time seems to pause. What they’re offering isn’t just information — it’s courage, trust, and unfiltered …
Co-mingled recyclables waiting to be picked up by a waste hauler in Sun City.

Single-stream recycling — how Arizonans’ choices can make it better

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life. But what …
Kelly Schultz, DNP, AGNP-C

Safeguarding geriatric health in Arizona: Concierge medicine’s role in addressing primary care

In today’s health care landscape, geriatric primary care faces significant challenges. Aging populations require more complex, personalized care, yet the current system often struggles to …
Peoria Mayor Jason Beck

BECK: The State of Peoria – Investments in our public safety future

During my time as mayor, I have made it clear that my top priority will always be the safety of our residents and our first responders.
Ignacio Herrera Jr.

A fun guide to teaching Arizonans money smarts at any age

Talking about financial literacy is never more important than during a time of economic uncertainty. With so many finance topics in the news lately — from inflation to tariffs to trade wars …
Marc Lamber

Built for men, deadly for women — She DRIVES Act aims to level the playing field

Our state’s roads are perilous, especially for women. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, nearly half of all traffic injuries involve women . Yet, for decades, automotive …
Afi Like Taffy

How Arizona fashionistas can go tropical with ‘White Lotus’-inspired looks

With fan favorite “The White Lotus ” season 3 based in tropical paradise in Thailand, it’s inspiring resort wear looks like flowy dresses, skirts, light-weight accessories, …
A copy of an 1846 Sarony & Major lithograph shows American colonists dressed as Native Americans throwing cargo from British tea ships into Boston Harbor in 1773 during what would come to be known as the Boston Tea Party.

Holy cow! History — Leaking isn’t new, folks. Who blabbed to Ben Franklin?

Washington loves a leaker. An “unidentified source” who’s willing to spill the beans and dish on his boss or colleagues. Sometimes, the motivation is revenge, settling the score for …

Fan wishes he was wrong about Phoenix Suns

When the Phoenix Suns fired Coach Monty Williams a few years, and a few head coaches ago, I wrote that in my experience watching pro sports for the past half century teams who fire a coach because …
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New dining concept to open in north Scottsdale

Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails is scheduled to open in north Scottsdale this summer.

Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails, a modern American restaurant with coastal Mediterranean influences is set to open this summer at 10121 E. Bell Road, Unit 150. The restaurant is founded by …

IKEA ‘Plan & Order Point’ to open at The Promenade Scottsdale

IKEA’s Plan & Order Point will be located at  16451  N. Scottsdale Road, Suite F107. It will be open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

IKEA is set to open a “Plan & Order Point” at The Promenade in Scottsdale, with a planned opening in the spring of this year. Unlike a traditional IKEA store, the Plan & …

New Chandler cafe has chile, pastries, fondue

Bonita “Bonnie” Henderson’s Bonnie’s Bread & Butter opened late last year in a small Arizona Avenue shopping center, just south of Ray Road.

Bonita “Bonnie” Henderson grew up in a military family, sampling food all over the world. Spain, the U.K., Germany, the U.S. East Coast and Albuquerque are some of the places that …

City of Hope Cancer Care Scottsdale now open at One Scottsdale Medical

The new City of Hope Cancer Care Scottsdale will offer medical oncology exams, infusion treatments, radiation oncology, and lab and imaging services, including mammography and ultrasound.

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., is opening it’s newest location at One Scottsdale Medical, 7150 E Camelback Road. The approximate …

Neighbors

Historic Litchfield house to become regional museum and cultural center

The P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center relocates after the Litchfield Park City Council approved its design.

A planned museum and cultural center at the historic La Loma Homestead is moving forward after the Litchfield Park City Council approved a design and engineering services agreement at its April …

Public discussion on dangers of drugs scheduled for May 7 in Scottsdale

The public is welcome to a speech and discussion on the dangers of drugs to kids on May 7.

Vanessa Ayala, a local mother who lost her 17-year-old son, a student at Desert Mountain High School, to opioids will speak at an event at New Covenant Lutheran Church, 15152 Frank Lloyd Wright …

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Constance Patrick

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will welcome Constance Patrick at their April 30 meeting.

Constance Patrick will be the speaker at the April 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Chompie’s, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., …

Emma F. named 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Youth of the Year

Emma F. received a $30,000 scholarship as the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Youth of the Year.

Emma F., a 17-year-old senior at Desert Mountain High School and a member of the Virginia G. Piper Branch for 12 years, has been named the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Youth of …

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Phoenix Art Museum to premiere first Eric Fischl exhibition in nearly a decade

Eric Fischl, “The Bed, The Chair, The Sitter,” 1999. Oil on linen.. Private Collection, New York.

A major exhibition exploring several notable series created by figurative painter Eric Fischl is coming to Phoenix Art Museum.

Bryan Adams to bring arena tour to Phoenix

Bryan Adams will bring his tour to Phoenix later this year, with special guests Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo.

Improv comedy show coming to downtown Phoenix

Comedy streaming service Dropout will bring its tour to downtown Phoenix.

‘Price is Right’ stage show brings live game to Chandler

“The Price is Right Live!” is coming to the East Valley.

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Maureen Catherine Luebke

In Loving Memory of Maureen Catherine Luebke Maureen, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister to 10 siblings, and friend to all, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at the age of 70. She lived …

Ardith L’Hommedieu Carley

Ardith L’Hommedieu Carley, beloved wife entered Heaven on April 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on 10-20-1955 in Milford, Connecticut, coming to Arizona in 1974. She …

Chester “Chet” A. Yon

Chester, 86, of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away on April 12, 2025, with his family by his side. Chet was born on July 13, 1938, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Arthur (Art) and Fern Yon. He grew up in …

Mary Beth Lee

Mary "Beth" Lee, 04/19/1950 - 04/08/2025, passed in Surprise, AZ. Service details will be announced at a later date.

Gisela Irmgard Lindner

Gisela Irmgard Lindner, age 88, of Medford, Oregon passed away Wednes April 2, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born October 21, 1936 in Dresden Germany to Irma & Kurt Schmiegelt. Gisela survived …
News to Use

National forests with campgrounds open year-round in Arizona

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Arizona.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Arizona stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Arizona

Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in some states. Here's how Arizona compares.

Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and how Arizona compares.

Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix.

How gas prices have changed in Phoenix in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Phoenix using data from AAA.
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