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‘Sled Dogs in America: Alaska & Beyond’ exhibition on display at Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
Dink and Rally
Indoor pickleball franchise coming to Scottsdale
SPORTS
Rally opposing legal changes to female sports held June 13.
Local News
EVIT Nursing Degree

EVIT to offer associate degree in registered nursing starting in August

The East Valley Institute of Technology will be offering a new associate degree program in registered nursing in August. Starting in August, the five-semester program will combine lecture, lab …
Treatment

HonorHealth performs procedure for patients at risk of foot, leg amputations

HonorHealth is the first healthcare system in Arizona to treat patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia using a minimally invasive technique to bypass blocked arteries in the leg and restore blood flow to the foot. 
ELECTION

Scottsdale City Council candidates face off in Scottsdale Independent hosted forum

Eight of the nine candidates running for three open seats on the Scottsdale City Council participated in the Scottsdale Independent’s forum June 11 to a standing room only crowd at the …
Women in Sports

Scottsdale sports podcaster recognized

Scottsdale resident, author and podcaster Sasha Graham recently announced that her podcast “Sports Will Save Us All” has been shortlisted for the International Women’s Podcast …
Election

Scottsdale mayoral candidates face off in Scottsdale Independent hosted forum

All three candidates for the Scottsdale mayor’s office took part in the Scottsdale Independent’s forum June 11 to a standing room only crowd at the Scottsdale City Hall. They …

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Opinion

Kurland, Baker and Cieniawski: Let’s elect O’Callaghan to congress

We are educators and activists for public schools in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. The three of us have all endorsed Conor O’Callaghan for congress because he came up from the Scottsdale …
Election

Scottsdale mayoral candidates face off in Scottsdale Independent hosted forum

All three candidates for the Scottsdale mayor’s office took part in the Scottsdale Independent’s forum June 11 to a standing room only crowd at the Scottsdale City Hall. They …
Education

Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale honor Ellie Ziegler

Ellie Ziegler passed away a little more than two years ago, but her impact will always be felt around the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS). Ziegler and her late husband, …
nonprofit

Blue Cross Blue Shield foundation awards critical health projects in Scottsdale

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Foundation for Community & Health Advancement has awarded more than $1 million to 28 organizations addressing Arizona’s most pressing health …
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 …
ELECTION

Scottsdale candidates take part in Q&A: Part Three

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 …
Neighbors

Scottsdale clinics are evolving behavioral health care

Alicia Shipman has seen evolvedMD grow exponentially over the past six years and is helping transform behavioral health care in Arizona. According to evolvedMD.com, the organization …
business

National accreditation granted to Advanced Home Watch Services

Advanced Home Watch Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the third year. Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

Hart-Wells: Gratitude and grace for our 2024 graduates

Celebrations are in order, but first I want you to take a moment to be grateful.  For the caregivers and loved ones, family members and friends who are family in every way it matters to …

Swoope: We have to elect competent representation

This year we have witnessed legislators and courts, totally ignorant of female reproductive biology, impose their ideological beliefs on women’s bodies, unfazed by the suffering that has …
Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, as well as a Paradise Vally resident.

Sacco: Supporting Scottsdale’s hospitality businesses throughout the summer

Another exciting high tourism season has come and gone, and that means Scottsdale’s streets will quiet down as residents begin their annual hibernation into air-conditioned homes and as some …

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 …

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 …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Scottsdale resident named to dean's list

Craig Miller, left, of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale, presents certificates to six of the club's 2024 eight scholarship recipients. Rotary Club of Scottsdale President Gretchen Kinder is on right.

Rotary Club of Scottsdale presents annual scholarships

The Rotary Club of Scottsdale has announced the winners of the club's annual scholarship program, with six of the eight recipients graduating from Saguaro High School. Club President Gretchen …
Scottsdale resident Michael James Greenwald was formally rewarded his master’s of fine arts in screenwriting from Hollins University on May 19.

Scottsdale resident earns M.F.A.

Michael James Greenwald of Scottsdale, received a M.F.A. in screenwriting on October 1, 2023, and was recognized during Hollins University’s 182nd commencement ceremony on May 19, 2024. …
Students at four Scottsdale schools will receive free meals next school year. (Courtesy Metro Creative Graphics)

Four Scottsdale schools qualify for free meals

Students at Hohokam and Yavapai Elementary School, Tonalea Middle School and Coronado High School will all eat free meals next school year. The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) will …
The class of 2023-24, which graduated last week, was the first class to make it through high school with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel at the helm.

SUSD superintendent: school year 2023-24 a success

The 2023-2024 school year is in the books for Scottsdale’s Unified School District but not everybody is quite ready to close that cover yet. Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel took just a moment …
Desert Financial Foundation treasurer Tom Marlowe (left), scholarship recipient Sydney Swanson of Paradise Valley (center) and Cathy Graham with Desert Financial Foundation (right) are pictured at the scholarship ceremony at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, May 15.

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 …
Scottsdale Entertainment
The Southwestern Amateur Golf Championships is returning to Scottsdale June 12-15.

Amateur golf tournament returning to Scottsdale

The Southwestern Amateur Golf Championships returns to the Desert Mountain Club’s Outlaw Course from June 12-15. This year’s tournament marks the 109th year for the Men’s Division …
Fatima Mazmouz, “H.EROS, Portraits of Moorish Women,” 2023, is among the works featured in the upcoming “transfeminisms” exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Scottsdale Arts receives two grants for exhibit “transfeminisms”

Scottsdale Arts received two grants for an upcoming exhibition at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The Terra Foundation for American Art will support the museum exhibition with a $60,000 …
Artist and art editor Joshua Rose will bring his expertise to Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week.

Art editor Joshua Rose brings expertise to Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week

Distinguished art editor, renowned artist and culture connoisseur Joshua Rose will serve as a consultant for Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, March 20-23, 2025. The 3-day international modern and …
Tracy Laasch is a sculptural mixed media artist and co-owner of The Felted Desert.

Scottsdale gallery features needle felting artist

When sculptural mixed media artist Tracy Laasch began creating her needle-felt designs nearly four years ago, her husband Brian enjoyed them so much that he began bringing them to work with him to …
More than 85 Arizona State University football players will be at the Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Chase Field location during the Diamondback’s game June 5. Fans are invited to meet the players.

Meet and greet ASU football players at Cold Beers and Cheeseburger’s Chase Field location

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will hosts more than 85 Arizona State University football players Wednesday, June 5, at its Chase Field location to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San …

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