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Phoenix music museum announces fall concert series

The Musical Instrument Museum has announced its Fall 2026 Concert Series, bringing more than 70 performances to the MIM Music Theater, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., in Phoenix. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 8/25/26

Rent in the Phoenix area is dropping, according to multiple reports. (The Associated Press/Paul Sakuma)

Phoenix renters get some breathing room as prices continue to fall

PHOENIX — For Phoenix renters who have spent the past few years watching their monthly housing costs climb, the latest numbers offer a little breathing room. more

By Matt Loeschman
Mail | X: @MattLoeschman | 8/25/26

Record ESA enrollment intensifies Arizona’s staffing challenge

Staff struggle to keep up with purchases in Arizona’s ESA program as a record 101,000 students join, leaving a limited DOE staff to process thousands of pending applications and millions of annual purchase orders. more

By Stacy Mantle
Mail | 8/25/26

“Science of the Mansplain” will be part of Phoenix artist Bob Allen’s new solo exhibition, “Romeo, Whiskey, Charlie & more.”

Phoenix artist brings new solo exhibition to Grand Avenue

Phoenix artist Bob Allen will open his new solo exhibition, “Romeo, Whiskey, Charlie & more,” during First Friday, on Sept. 4, at Five15Arts @ Chartreuse. more

Special to Independent Newsmedia | 8/25/26

Over 900 kids were provided things like books, clothes and shoes and dental screenings as part of the City of Scottsdale’s Back to School program.

Scottsdale’s Back to School Program helps 920 students start the year

Hundreds of Scottsdale-area students headed back to the classroom this month with the supplies, resources and support they need to succeed thanks to the city’s annual Back to School Program. … more

8/25/26

Kathleen Richards ran for the Higley Unified School District Governing Board in 2024 and now is a write-in candidate for a two-year seat in the November election.

Contender disputes claims surrounding Higley school board write-in candidacy

Higley school board write-in candidate Kathleen Richards says she learned of Scott Glover’s resignation the morning it happened and rejects suggestions of a coordinated effort to secure a spot on the November ballot. more

By Tom Blodgett
Mail |
X: @sp_blodgett | 8/25/26

Police ID victim in fatal shooting at Tempe apartment complex, arrest suspects

The man fatally shot early Saturday morning at a Tempe apartment complex has been identified at Tyrone Rios Jr., police said Monday. Two suspects, who have not been identified, have … more

INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA | 8/25/26

The U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 order overturned a lower court injunction that had been issued and blocked a presidential executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service to set up new rules about voting by mail.

Fontes lashes out at U.S. Supreme Court over 'convoluted' mail-in ballot order

PHOENIX - Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on Monday criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's “convoluted order” that allows the Trump administration to advance the president's plan to implement … more

By Howard Fischer
Mail | X: @azcapmedia | 8/25/26

Republican Kimberly Yee, left, and Democrat Terry Leyba Ruiz are competing to become Arizona’s next superintendent of public instruction in the Nov. 3 general election.

Ruiz pushes back on Yee’s claims about Arizona schools

A campaign speech by Republican superintendent of public instruction nominee Kimberly Yee prompted a sharp response from Democratic opponent Terry Leyba Ruiz, highlighting the candidates’ competing views on academics, school choice, teacher support and culture-war issues. more

By Stacy Mantle
Mail | 8/24/26

Lifeguard training will be available the Valley of the Sun J Sept. 26-27.

Lifeguard Training Offered at Valley of the Sun J in Scottsdale

The Valley of the Sun J community center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Unit 201, will offer a two-day, American Red Cross Lifeguarding course Sept. 26-27 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This course equips … more

8/24/26

Owner offer $1,000 reward for missing beloved pet

A seven-year-old neutered male Chihuahau named Prince has been missing in the Arrowhead Ranch area of Glendale since May 2026. "He is incredibly important to me, and I have exhausted all … more

8/24/26