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Arizona appeals court rules man who contracted COVID at work entitled to workmen's comp

Development

SmokeTree earns Planning Commision approval

FIRST RESPONDERS

Police remove animals from Chandler home

Public Transit

Light rail extension into West Valley requires detour around State Capitol

WEST VALLEY PREPS

2023 West Valley Preps Week 5 football scoreboard

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Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks

Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers on Friday, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant …

Israel strikes Gaza for the second time in two days after Palestinian violence

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli airstrikes hit a militant site in Gaza on Saturday for the second time in as many days, the Israeli army said, after Palestinian militants sent incendiary balloons into …

At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — If you listen to the African leaders addressing the U.N. General Assembly this year, the message is emphatic and unanimous: The continent is done being a victim of a …

Valley & State

CLUB

New club forms in Sun City West

The Sun City West Forward Club is a new club dedicated to supporting the Forward Party.

SAFETY

Officials promote reflective strips for Sun City West golf cars

A Sun City West organization continues to advocate for residents with a current plan to improve safety for drivers.

NEW ROLES

MAG names chief of staff, transportation officer

The Maricopa Association of Governments has named Audra Koester Thomas as its new chief of staff and John Bullen as the agency’s chief transportation officer. The two staff members will …

Breaking the lowrider stigma

Phoenix is a hub for American cars from the 1950s through the 1970s driving along in the Phoenix area, covered with intricate paint jobs with murals and designs.

BUSINESS

Sneak peak shows off perks at Chandler Scheels

Thursday evening's sneak peek gave about 40 people the chance to see what one of Arizona's biggest and newest retail stores looks like. Located on the northwest corner of the main Chandler …

NEIGHBORS

Glendale native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Petty Officer 2nd Class Kapri Besser, a Glendale native, serves aboard a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California.

ON STAGE

TobyMac bringing 2024 tour to Glendale Desert Diamond Arena

TobyMac’s Hits Deep 2024 Tour will include a Glendale stop.

TRAVEL

The booming trend of adventure tourism at popular destinations

In 2022, the adventure tourism market raked in $366.7 billion worldwide. By 2032, experts say it will scale Everest level heights — gaining more than 28% a year hit $4.6 trillion.

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Opinions: Highlighting Valley Voices & Encouraging Civility

Andrews: Resident stands by political view

Thank you for publishing a recent letter of mine criticizing President Biden’s America last policies (Sun City Independent, Aug. 20, 2023). If I had sent this piece to a left-leaning newspaper …

Fimmel: Recreation Centers of Sun City need residents’ help

We have the opportunity of a lifetime to shape our community and to chart a course that will prepare us for the future. The key to meeting the challenges ahead that we face is the willingness of our …

Yankun: More issues with mail

On September 22, 2023 you printed an opinion from K. Clifford. Ms. Clifford questions where some of her mail has gone and wonders if more than theft from USPS employees is happening.

Clifford: Not happy with mail service

I get daily USPS scans of my mail. Was out of town a few days and reviewed the emails and noticed I didn’t get any of the mail scanned on September 11. I have a locked mailbox. In the past …

Carfield: Kitchen design trends for the end of 2023

As we head into the final stretch of 2023 many home design trends have come and gone. Luckily, home design trends never stop and as we head into fall a few trends are starting to take shape for the …

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West Valley

Arrowhead Mall in Glendale to host job fair for upcoming holiday season

Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale is hosting a hiring fair to meet holiday season demand.

Today in Sports - Washington ends Miami’s NCAA College Football-record home winning streak at 58

Today in Sports, September 24 - Washington ends Miami’s NCAA College Football-record home winning streak at 58

Yankees and Diamondbacks rained out. More bad weather forecast for Sunday

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ game at the New York Yankees was postponed because of a forecast of sustained rain. The Yankees made the announcement more than four hours before the scheduled first pitch …

Yankees take on the Diamondbacks after Judge's 3-home run game

The New York Yankees host the Arizona Diamondbacks after Aaron Judge hit three home runs on Friday in a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Local sports

Historic NHL preseason game under way in Australia after solving apparent ice issues

The National Hockey League’s first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere got underway after officials apparently solved some issues with the quality of the ice at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, …

Judge hits 3 homers for 2nd time in a month as the Yankees slow down the Diamondbacks, 7-1

Aaron Judge became the first player in Yankees history with two three-homer games in one season, and New York cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona’s five-game winning …

Judge hits 3 home runs, becomes first Yankees player to do it twice in one season

Aaron Judge became the first New York Yankees player to hit three home runs in a game twice in one season when he connected in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Judge hit a …

Playoff-bound and injury-depleted Rays put 2B Brandon Lowe on IL with fractured right patella

The playoff-bound and injury-depleted Tampa Bay Rays have put second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right patella. Lowe was hurt Thursday when he hit a foul ball off …

Lots of dignitaries but no real fireworks - only electronic flash - as the Asian Games open

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games in China offered all the staples of a major international sports event. Dignitaries greeted General Secretary Xi Jinping, fans packed the 80,000-seat Olympic …

Team World sweeps opening three matches against Team Europe at Laver Cup

Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-3, helping Team World win the first three singles matches of the Laver Cup international tournament. Ben Shelton and Francisco Cerundolo also …

Europe stays close after splitting foursome matches against United States in Solheim Cup

Swedish rookies Maja Stark and Linn Grant have kept it close for Europe at the Solheim Cup by making crucial birdie putts on their final two holes to help the hosts split the morning foursome matches …

Ludvig Åberg dealing with lofty expectations as Europe's widely admired Ryder Cup rookie

Ludvig Åberg is the world’s most talked-about young golfer and is about to play in his first Ryder Cup less than four months after the 23-year-old Swede turned pro. It’s not just his long and …

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National Cathedral replaces windows honoring Confederacy with stained-glass homage to racial justice

The landmark Washington National Cathedral has unveiled new stained-glass windows with a theme of racial justice. The windows fill the space that had once held windows honoring Confederate Gens. …

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Valley business

Chandler Council approves adjustment to Intel agreement

This week, the Chandler City Council approved some changes to a major contract. The city may pick up 20% of the cost of infrastructure at or near Intel’s expanding Ocotillo facility, with state …

Landmark Camelback Corridor buildings in Phoenix sell for $72.1M

Office buildings at the corner of 32nd Street and Camelback Road, in the heart of the Camelback Corridor, sold for $72.1 million.

Tempe business owner wins national floral artistry event

Renee Potter, owner of Fred's Flowers in Tempe, has been recognized for her floral designs at a national competition. Potter, who lives in Ahwatukee, won the Mid America Invitational Cup at an …

Stream Realty office adds to Phoenix leasing team

Stream Realty Partners has recruited a four-broker office leasing team with decades of combined commercial real estate experience.

Neighbors

Gilbert chief digital officer finds dream job in hometown

Dana Berchman is the chief digital officer in Gilbert, where she manages all internal and external communications, public relations, marketing and digital government initiatives, government innovation, and open data and storytelling efforts.

Stand Up for Veterans coming to Glendale to aid those who served

The 10th annual Stand Up for Veterans event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Arizona Christian University, 1 W. Firestorm Way, in Glendale.

‘Project Connect’ event in Avondale to offer services, resources for unsheltered

Unsheltered individuals living on the streets in and around Avondale and those on the verge of homelessness will have access to services and resources during an upcoming event.

Duet, a Phoenix nonprofit serving older adults, earns Congressional honor

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging earned a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Arizona’s 8th Congressional District.

Things to do

Billie Holiday musical opens Phoenix Theatre Company’s new season

The Phoenix Theatre Company’s 104th season is underway with a tour-de-force portrait of iconic jazz songstress Billie Holiday.

Dandy Warhols to open new fall tour in Tempe

The Dandy Warhols will kick off a fall tour in Tempe in support of their upcoming new album.

Glendale Chamber to host military appreciation ceremony

The Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s Military & Veterans Affairs Committee will recognize service men and women, and their family members, in an upcoming event.

Peoria event will display classic British cars, cycles ‘on the green’

The Arizona MG Club, in partnership with the city of Peoria’s Arts and Culture Department, will host the sixth presentation of the British Wheels on the Green charity car show.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Edith F Bahls

3/31/28 – 7/31/23 Edith is preceded in death by her husband of almost 74 years, William H. Bahls in 2019. She is survived by two sons, Daryl and Dale, a daughter Dawn Walters; three …

Robert E Heath II

Sun City, AZ - Robert E. Heath II, known affectionately as Bob, peacefully passed away at Hospice of the Valley on April 8th, 2023. He was born in Auburn, New York, on October 14, 1942, the eldest …

Herbert Marshall Carl

Herbert Marshall Carl, age 77, died peacefully in Sun City West, AZ on 9/18/23 with his wife and 3 children by his side. Herb was born in Milwaukee, WI on 4/13/46, to parents Leonard and Norma. He …

Wayne R. Roades

At this second anniversary of the passing of Wayne Roades, we recall him fondly. Wayne was ready to help when asked. He performed small repairs, trips to and from the airport, grocery shopping, …

Marcia Dasenbrock

Marcia Dasenbrock passed away unexpectedly at her home in Apache Junction, Ariz., on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. She was 68 years old. She was born July 11, 1955, to Jerry and Barbara Pfeiffer in …