Log in
SUSD
Four Scottsdale schools qualify for free meals
photos
Empowered Theater wraps up first season with 'Cinderella'
real estate
'The church is not the building'
Local News
retirement

President/CEO leaves legacy at STARS

STARS, a Scottsdale nonprofit organization, bids farewell to a visionary leader, David Henderson, whose compassionate stewardship has left an indelible mark on the organization and the hearts of all …
Legend

Steve Nash on how to live the good life, longer

NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash was the only 40-year-old player in the league in 2013. An eight-time NBA All-Star with two league MVP awards under his belt, it took years for Nash to find his …
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

Some claim opposition to sustainability plan is manufactured

Politics are afoot when it comes to Scottsdale’s sustainability plan, according to Scottsdale Environmental Advisory Commission Vice Chair Andrew Scheck. The council voted unanimously on …
Legal

EEOC sues Scottsdale, Chandler companies over data reporting

PHOENIX — Two Arizona firms are being sued in federal court by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission over paperwork violations. In one legal action, the EEOC sued Taylor Morrison …
Summer Camp

JCC summer camp open to all Scottsdale youth

The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center (JCC), 12701 N.   Scottsdale Rd., has openings available for all age groups in the Shemesh and Kochavim camps this summer. Campers do not have …

E-edition

Read the latest Daily Independent print edition here.


View this issue

Browse other issues

E-newspaper

Read the latest print edition here.


View this issue

Browse other issues

Race Amity Day celebrates 'Unity through Music'

The Baha’i Communities of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills will be observing Race Amity Day 2 p.m. June 8 at the Baha’i Faith Community Center, 6910 E. Shea Boulevard in …
Opinion

Bengert: Scottsdale Unified failing many graduating students

In a recent piece, Superintendent Menzel of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) highlights what he considers a list of accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year. According to him, this …
ELECTION

Scottsdale candidates take part in Q&A: Part one

The field has been set for the 2024 Scottsdale City Council race, with three candidates vying for mayor’s office and nine candidates for three city council seats. All candidates were invited to …
education

Students receive thousands in scholarships from Desert Financial Foundation

Desert Financial Foundation announced $192,000 in college scholarships to 60 Arizona students. The scholarship program includes Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors who …
EVENT

Scottsdale Independent to host candidate forum June 11

A forum organized by the Scottsdale Independent for city council and mayoral candidates running in the July 30 election is set for noon to 1:45 p.m. June 11 at Town Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater …
business

Concierge Home Services nationally accredited for fifth year

Concierge Home Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the fifth year. The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry …
WILDLIFE

Game and Fish removes two coyotes from Scottsdale neighborhood after attack

Wildlife officers from the Arizona Game and Fish Department removed two coyotes from the vicinity of Thomas and Hayden roads in Scottsdale Wednesday evening after receiving reports of an attack on a …
HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness on the rise in Scottsdale

While the number of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness appears to be declining across the Valley, according to one key indicator, it is going up in Scottsdale. The Maricopa Association …

Read more

Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

Goldberg: Modern times are tricky when raising kids

Technology has changed, and keeps changing, but no one changed the babies, young children, teens and adults. They all still need the same tender loving care they always did. There is nothing …
Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, as well as a Paradise Vally resident.

Sacco: Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week will be celebrated May 19-25 this year. The week spotlights travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating …
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 …
Joanna Peyton (Submitted photo)

Peyton: Consider applying for Scottsdale Leadership

What’s the secret to growing, thriving, healthy community? A pipeline of forward-looking leaders who are motivated to unite our community, preserve what makes us unique and innovate to keep us …

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 …

Shaler: Voters should provide proof of citizenship

People registering to vote who do not provide adequate proof of citizenship are allowed to vote a “Federal Only” ballot. So, what prevents all of these recent immigrants from voting for president and U.S. Congress in November?

Read more

Calendar of events
SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

SUSD superintendent: school year 2023-24 a success

The Civic Center Library will offer free lunches and plenty of other programs and events this summer. (Metro Creative Circle)

Free meals offered in Scottsdale this summer

The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Summer Food Service Program is providing free meals to youths this summer at two Scottsdale community locations. The SUSD catering service, Oak …
Scottsdale resident Jake L. Sanders has been appointed chief development officer of the Jones-Gordon School in Paradise Valley.

Jones-Gordon School appoints Scottsdale resident chief development officer

The Jones-Gordon School, an innovative private school in Paradise Valley, dedicated to providing individualized and innovative education to students in grades 1-12 with language-based learning …
Jake L. Sanders is now chief development officer for The Jones-Gordon School.

The Jones-Gordon School appoints first-ever chief development officer

The Jones-Gordon School, an innovative private school in Paradise Valley, announced the appointment of Jake L. Sanders as the first-ever chief development officer of the school. The Jones-Gordon …
Jackson Washburn receives his certificate of Award from Valley Metro’s Dolores Nolan and Chaparral Principal Joshua Pantier. (Independent Newsmedia/George Zeliff)

Scottsdale student wins Valley Metro art contest

Jackson Washburn, a junior at Chaparral High School, won Valley Metro’s 24th annual Design a Transit Wrap contest. Valley Metro brought the bus with Washburn’s wrap to Chaparral for …
The Desert Mountain softball team poses for a photo May 13 just after beating Canyon View 3-1 in the 5A softball championship game at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, and just before they were presented with its trophy. The Wolves won their second straight state title.

Scottsdale Desert Mountain defends 5A softball title

TEMPE - The next two years will provide plenty of time to enjoy Lilly Goodwin's pitching career and determine where she ranks among Arizona's legends. For now, two years and two titles in, the …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Promotional image of Empowered Theater + Arts' "Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition."

Empowered artists take the stage for 'Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition'

Artists of Empowered Theater + Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Scottsdale, will perform Rodger and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition” at Phoenix Center for the Arts, …
The Molina Fine Jewelers Scottsdale Jazz, Blues & Brews Festival drew a record crowd this year, with approximately 2,700 people attending the one day event.

Scottsdale Jazz concert draws record crowd

Taking center stage for a combination of cool jazz and blues, The Molina Fine Jewelers Scottsdale Jazz, Blues & Brews Festival presented by Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale proved a record-breaking …
Tomaso Maggiore.

Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation to hold inaugural legacy gala

The Tomaso Maggiore Culinary Arts Foundation is proud to introduce its inaugural legacy gala, with the mission to provide cultural immersion and educational opportunities for aspiring chefs in …
Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for the 11th year. Festivities will include dining, a snowball fight, a bull riding rodeo, a sliders eating contest and, of course, fireworks.

Scottsdale 4th of July returns to WestWorld for 11th Year

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for the 11th year, Thursday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices will not increase for the popular, family friendly patriotic …
Scottsdale resident Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Connie Mariano to speak will speak May 25 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale resident Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Connie Mariano to speak

Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Connie Mariano will be the speaker for the Saturday, May 25, breakfast sponsored by the Veterans Ministry at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. …

Read more

Thank You For Supporting Local Journalism