The Tempe Independent offers a nonpartisan daily covering the community of Tempe with a primary focus on City Hall and school board coverage. The Tempe Independent is a part of the Daily Independent at YourValley.net.

Tempe, a community known across the nation as the home of Arizona State University, offers a unique blend of business, residential and college life amidst the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert. Home to world-class research efforts a part of the ASU network and a world-class destination city, the City of Tempe offers a unique experience for visitors and residents alike.

Tempe has a population of 195,805, according to a 2019 Census estimate, and offers world-class outdoor activities ranging from hiking and mountain climbing to destination golf, entertainment, and culture.

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