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Lil Mike & Funny Bone will be the headliners and emcees for the second Indian Frybread & Arts Festival, set for Saturday, Nov. 22,at the Rawhide Event Center in Chandler.
Chandler Frybread Fest: Emceed by 'Reservation Dogs' actors
For the second year, the Rawhide Events Center presents its Indian Frybread & Arts Festival  — a celebration for guests to experience traditional Native American culture. The … more
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EVIT has two campuses in Mesa, drawing students from neighboring communities.
Districts gear up for legal battle with EVIT
For decades, EVIT has been the East Valley’s model for regional workforce training . Funded through a combination of state JTED allocations and member-district agreements, it’s often … more
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Chronic Absenteeism
Chandler High cuts chronic absenteeism by 5 points in one year
Helios’ new report highlights Chandler High School, where nearly one in three students (31.9%) were chronically absent in 2023–24, underscoring the scale of Arizona’s attendance crisis and the urgent need for solutions.… more
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Prop 123’s expiration is more than a budget shift. It reopens Arizona’s broader debate over school funding, teacher pay and the role of vouchers in public education.
Arizona schools wait on Prop 123 renewal plan for funding
Proposition 123 was approved by voters in 2016 to settle a lawsuit alleging the state failed to account for inflation when funding schools between 2010 and 2013. The measure boosted the annual … more
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Ninety-nine new American citizens, from a total of 31 nations of origin, were sworn in during a naturalization ceremony held Jan. 18 before the start of downtown Chandler’s 30th Multicultural Festival.
Chandler naturalization event included 99 smiles
It wasn’t immediately known if Jan. 18 was the first time court had been held on the grass of A.J. Chandler Park. It might be the first time an outdoor court session in Chandler left 99 … more
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MEET THE CANDIDATES: A Q&A with Chandler City Council hopefuls
​Here are responses from the Chandler City Council candidates who replied to the Chandler Independent’s questionnaire. The five challengers and two incumbents are vying for two seats in … more
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City of Chandler seeks development partner for affordable housing
The City of Chandler’s Housing & Redevelopment Division is seeking qualified developers to co-develop two sites utilizing federal initiatives such as the Rental Assistance Demonstration … more
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Chandler Nature Center to host fun Earth Day event
The Chandler Nature Center invites you to celebrate Earth Day by learning about the world around you. An environmental-friendly morning takes over the  center and Veterans Oasis Park on … more
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GRIC, US officials reach deal to save Colorado River water
A Native American tribe in Arizona has reached a deal with the U.S. government not to use some of its Colorado River water rights in return for $150 million and funding for a pipeline project. The … more
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Chandler high school students take advantage of culinary program
When Bethany Johnson stepped into a room in Scottsdale in March for a cooking competition, she brought her Perry High School experience with her. “Timed competition is about impressing the … more
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Chandler high school students take advantage of culinary program
When Bethany Johnson stepped into a room in Scottsdale in March for a cooking competition, she brought her Perry High School experience with her. “Timed competition is about impressing the … more
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Chandler Police make murder arrest near Hunt/Cooper
The Chandler Police Department says it's investigating an incident in a residential neighborhood and has a suspect in custody, but hasn't provide much more detail yet. As of Tuesday morning, the … more
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