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Scottsdale home remodeling company achieves premier accreditation

TraVek, Inc., one of Arizona’s leading home remodeling companies, announced its accreditation by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The NARI Accredited Remodeling Company …
water

Practice pool safety, help Phoenix achieve #DrowningZero

Pool safety is a concern every summer as dozens of Phoenix residents will die of drowning. A situation can dangerously change within two seconds. Maricopa County has already counted 18 deaths …
business

New affiliate with Scottsdale at 101 Office of Coldwell Banker Realty

Nicolette Norton has associated with the Scottsdale at 101 office of Coldwell Banker Realty as an affiliate agent. Previously, she worked as a nanny and household assistant. “I have been …
government

What's on the Town Council agenda tonight

Paradise Valley Town Council meets in Town Hall today at 3 p.m. for a study session 6 p.m. for a regular meeting The study session agenda includes discussions of police pension funding, the …
education

PCDS students tour 12News

This week, Phoenix Country Day School’s fourth grade journalism committee had the opportunity to visit the 12News studios in Phoenix. A student’s father is a reporter for the news station …
safety

Be alert for snakes in desert, around homes

As the weather warms, snakes become more prevalent and will seek out warm areas like driveways, pool decks and sidewalks when they are cold, and cool areas like garages, when they are hot. The …

Correction to May 6 letter regarding Tim La Sota

A letter ran online May 6 from Tim Dickman incorrectly stating Tim La Sota is the attorney who represented Kari Lake in her bid to overturn the last gubernatorial election. That letter has been …
neighbors

Long-lost dog found in Paradise Valley

After slowly constructing a custom trap on a property in the Town of Paradise Valley, Humane Animal Rescue and Trapping Team (HARTT) recently rescued and returned to its family a dog that ran away 18 …
Baseball

Notre Dame Prep reaches baseball semifinals

The Notre Dame Prep Saint’s baseball team reached the playoff semifinals for the first time since 2019. The No. 4 Saints (13-5) beat No. 5 Mountain Pointe (13-5) 8-0 in a double …
Concerts

Desert Mountain alum reflects on music journey

Scottsdale Community College (SCC) began their music week with a jazz showcase May 6. Desert Mountain High School (DMHS) joined in the outdoor concert at the SCC Amphitheatre. The DMHS Jazz I …

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Joe Smyth (Submitted photo)

Smyth: Civility over bedlam

Another reader expresses her concern about the Independent’s civility checklist for opinions, arguing that it can constrain free speech. I respectfully disagree.  There are plenty of …

Watson: We would be in good hands with Thomasson as mayor

As a Paradise Valley resident for over 37 years, I write to express my unwavering support for Anna Thomasson for mayor of Paradise Valley. With a successful business background and an unwavering …

Bengert: Is SUSD training the next generation of radical activists?

Over the past weeks, we have observed protests on college campuses across the nation. These events, which I believe are orchestrated and funded by external radical activists, have exploited the …

Milton: Concerning recent letters on election integrity

I read with interest the recent opinion piece from Mr. Timothy La Sota. The image that ran with the letter stated, “All Sides of an Issue.” We appreciate Mr. La Sota’s tutorial on …

We support Anna Thomasson for mayor

In the upcoming election for the Town of Paradise Valley mayor, voters have an unique opportunity. In the current election cycle, many voters find themselves holding their noses and choosing the …
Entertainment & Things to Do
Fore the Future is set for May 18 at Talking Stick Golf Club.

Golf to support Valley Presbyterian Church, school, foundation

Residents are invited to For the Future, a golf scramble and lunch that supports Valley Presbyterian Church, Valley Day School, and Valley Presbyterian Foundation. For the Future is 7:30 …
Scuba "diving into friendship with God" is the theme of Valley Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School this June.

Bible school, musical camp options at Valley Presbyterian Church

This summer, Valley Presbyterian Church is offering an extended day musical camp in addtion to its scuba-themed Vacation Bible School. Scuba VBS — for children three years old to those …
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia Prado will be offering a Mother's Day brunch from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Enjoy brunch at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa for Mother's Day

This year, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia has curated a brunch for Mother’s Day. Prado will be offering a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a wide …
Photo booth set up at OH Pool.

Start summer activities at these two resorts

Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows have summer happenings starting Memorial Day weekend. Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 E. Main Street, Scottsdale. Mountain Shadows is located at 5445 E. …
Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5.

Different ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your town

A wide array of events for Cinco de Mayo that bring out the best of the Valley are happening this weekend May 3-5 in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Sun City and Surprise. There will be live …

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