There is an ongoing conversation about the worldwide spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to be prepared. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, anyone can get … more

Rotarians are “People of Action,” and Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona are pitching in to help where needed in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic … more

In light of the most recent updates regarding COVID-19, several cities and states have issued a stay-at-home mandate, and more will continue to do so in the days ahead. So what does that mean for … more

To help keep our communities healthy, the need for social distancing is imperative right now. As such, on March 18, two U.S. senators --- Kevin Cramer and Mark Warner --- introduced a bill known … more

Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to let you know the steps we’re taking to help our Medicare beneficiaries cope with the … more

I want to share with you directly what the Town of Paradise Valley is doing in response to the novel coronavirus. The town continues to take all appropriate measures to protect public health and … more

Mayor and Members of Council... At no time in memory have citizens suffered more from disinformation and lack of information. This is true of the national discussions of the COVID-19 virus, as … more

While the media can’t stop reporting on the coronavirus it has been underreporting the devastating impact just starting to be fully realized on tourism communities. more

The elimination of Scottsdale’s food tax conjures up the old American adage, “Penny wise, pound foolish.” It is never prudent to cut $14 million from a city budget without … more

The various debates that had been taking place in Scottsdale now seem so trivial. The Desert Discovery Center, Southbridge 2 and the latest civic issue that may be creating anger or acclaim still … more

Every day, newspaper headlines and online outlets loudly proclaim the latest tragedies, scandals and outrages. But, please remember, your Daily Independent covers more than just hard news; we also … more