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Waves hit a walkway in front of homes in Long Beach, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Flash-flood risk lingers across the Southwest after Rachel’s remnants swamped Nevada

The National Weather Service has issued more flood watches and is warning of more showers and isolated thunderstorms in the Southwest after the remnants of tropical storm Rachel caused severe …
Adam Russo, right, serves food to Rabbi Sholom Lew, of the Chabad of the West Valley, at the third annual Jewish Expo on Oct. 11 at the new Surprise Community and Resource Center.

Surprise expo draws together West Valley Jews

This year’s Jewish Expo attracted Melanie Shiraz, who was Miss Israel 2025, Jewish goods, Jewish philanthropy groups, a Judaica store and even an educational game to help children learn Hebrew.
Gabriel L. Anderson

Rafi Law Group promotes Gabriel L. Anderson to Supervising Attorney

Rafi Law Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Gabriel L. Anderson from Associate Attorney to Supervising Attorney, recognizing his outstanding results for clients, commitment to personal …
Players will journey through time in fully themed missions designed to challenge both the mind and body in the Time Mission theme room set to open in late spring or summer of 2027.

Time Mission to open first Arizona location in Scottsdale

Time Mission, an immersive, team-based time-travel adventure experience, is expanding to Arizona with plans to open an approximately 10,000-square-foot venue in Scottsdale, 15745 N. Hayden Road in …
A new bucket truck is one of the expensive hardware purchases that are on a list of dozens of items the Chandler City Council will be asked to approve and/or address the week of Oct. 12.

Utility rates, vehicle purchases, park contractor on East Valley council's agendas

In addition to many other actions, the Chandler City Council will be tasked with some tough decisions this week on utilities, vehicle purchases, a major parks contract and one for the rebuild of a …
Erika Kirk speaks at Turning Point USA’s “America: Love It or Leave It” tour at the Grand Canyon University Antelope Gym on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Election 2026

As midterms loom, Turning Point reflects on concerns GOP is losing ground with young voters

PHOENIX – At Turning Point USA’s “America: Love It or Leave It” tour stop at Grand Canyon University, CEO Erika Kirk called out one particular group: those who don’t plan to vote in the …
Mel Martin poses with one of his cars at the Martin Auto Museum at 43rd Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Phoenix.
Mel Martin Mile

Phoenix honors founder of Martin Auto Museum with ceremonial street sign

The city of Phoenix is dedicating a ceremonial street sign to the founder and owner of the Martin Auto Museum. Mel Martin is the founder of the Martin Auto Museum at the northwest corner of 43rd …
Barney Gonzales.
NEIGHBORS

Scottsdale resident Q&A: Barney Gonzales

In an effort to create a stronger sense of community, the Daily Independent is asking residents to share a little about themselves with some standard questions. Here are Barney Gonzales’ answers. …
SUNLAND AVENUE

Police shoot, kill armed man at Phoenix apartment complex

A man armed with a gun and knife died at a hospital Saturday after he was shot by Phoenix officers at an apartment complex on Sunland Avenue. Police received a call about 12:45 p.m. Oct. 10 that …
Seven Arizona cities have signed a national antitrust class action against fire truck manufacturers and private equity firms. The list includes Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Mesa and Peoria.
HIGH COST

Phoenix and East, West Valley cities sign antitrust action against fire truck firms

PHOENIX - High prices, delivery delays and alleged monopolistic market control by fire truck manufacturers have Arizona cities and fire districts seeing red. Seven Arizona cities have signed a …
Chandler City Council member Christine Ellis speaks during a recent meeting. Ellis, a former nurse and probably the council’s most vocal supporter of health screenings for the city’s first responders, applauded those who helped arrange an expansion of types of cancer screenings for Chandler Police Department employees that council approved in September.
FIRST-RESPONDER SAFETY

East Valley police dept. to get more cancer screening

During her nearly six years on Chandler City Council, Councilmember Christine Ellis has often praised the efforts to get more cancer and other health screening done on as many first-responders as …
In this Sept. 19, 2026, photo, the National Park Service Bison All-Hazard Response Crew works near the Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park as part of the recovery from the Aug. 29 flash flood.
Tourism

Grand Canyon tourism slumps after 2025 fire as businesses wait for Congress to speed rebuilding

WASHINGTON – A House bill to speed repairs at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim after the huge Dragon Bravo Fire in July 2025 is inching forward. But businesses dependent on tourism are getting …
Phoenix native Lewis Nash, the acclaimed drummer for whom the club is named, will perform Friday, Nov. 6, with The Nash Collective.
ENTERTAINMENT

The Nash marks 14 years of jazz in Phoenix

The Nash will celebrate its 14th anniversary with three days of jazz Nov. 6-8 at its downtown Phoenix club, bringing together nationally recognized musicians and local performers for concerts and a closing-night jam session.
Phoenix Office of Homeless Solutions Director Rachel Milne, left with scissors, and then Phoenix City Councilmember Carlos Galindo-Elvira, right with scissors, are joined by city and nonprofit leaders at the ribbon-cutting for the Phoenix Navigation Center in March 2025.
Homelessness

Phoenix plans $5.9M to help lift people out of homelessness

The city of Phoenix is planning to spend $5.9 million toward programs to lift people out of homelessness. On Wednesday, Phoenix City Council voted 8-0 for the city to apply for a $500,000 grant …
The Arizona Coyotes played their final game in the Valley on April 17, 2024, closing out a 28-year tenure in Arizona with an emotional 5-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. The game was held in front of a sellout crowd of 4,600 fans at Mullett Arena in Tempe. After the game, the team saluted the fans.
Sports

Coyotes’ legacy endures 30 years after first Valley game

PHOENIX – Thirty years ago, the idea of staging hockey – a game played on ice – in the desert sounded ridiculous.  The Winnipeg Jets had just completed their final season in Manitoba …
A shooting early Saturday involving an off-duty Mesa police officer injured two.
INVESTIGATIONS

Off-duty officer, security guard shoot armed suspect outside East Valley reception hall

Two people were injured early Saturday morning after being shot during an altercation with an off-duty Mesa  officer and security guard outside the Versalles Reception Hall, police said. …
Online pet scams are increasing around the state. The Better Business Bureau recommends several steps to avoid getting scammed.
Scam alert

Pet selling scams increasing in Arizona

She wanted a Chihuahua puppy and thought she found it online. The woman paid half of the $425 price, and would pay the other half when she received the dog. It seemed fair. Then she got the …
REAL ESTATE

Scottsdale housing market holds year-to-date Gains through soft August

Greater Phoenix’s single-family housing market held onto year-to-date sales gains through September, but the month brought a sharper slowdown in new contract activity, according to data from the …
HSI

Homeland Security agents arrest Mexican national for harboring 12 in Phoenix stash house

A 30-year-old man was arrested this week and charged with “harboring illegal aliens” in Phoenix, federal officials said Friday. On Oct. 7, 2026, agents with Homeland Security Investigations …
Store associate Dalia Rangel, store manager Paloma Flores and CEO Luis Quiroz pose for a portrait at the Mission Loteria store on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Akash Pamarthy)

Latino nonprofits start their own shops to make helping small businesses their business

Despite both a rise in costs and fears around immigration crackdowns, some Latinos are committing to championing other Latino entrepreneurs by offering access to a storefront. But beyond just shelf …
The Scottsdale Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement since 1994.
FIRST RESPONDERS

Scottsdale Police seek feedback

The Scottsdale Police Department is inviting community members to provide comments and feedback as they enter the Year 3 re-accreditation review with the Commission on Accreditation for Law …
M. Pokora, a French pop singer, carries the Olympic torch, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Strasbourg, eastern France.
Olympic Games

The Olympic torch could pass through Phoenix in 2028

The Olympic torch for the 2028 Los Angeles games will be first lit as it always is in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. It will then travel through all 50 U.S. states for the first time …
Bus and rail services will operate through the weekend as normal.
Things to Do

Tempe closes roads for Oktoberfest

This weekend in downtown Tempe, thousands of patrons are expected to attend either Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park or the Arizona State v. Hawaii football game at Mountain America Stadium.  …
The S’edav Va’aki Museum is hosting a two-day immersive art installation this weekend in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Arts & Culture

S’edav Va’aki Museum hosting two-day Indigenous art installation this weekend

The S’edav Va’aki Museum recently announced its partnership with Cahokia PHX to host an immersive art installation in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. See this pop-up exhibit for …
Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt watches his solo home run for the Peoria Javelinas against the Salt River Rafters on Monday, Oct. 5 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.
Baseball

Orioles, Rangers prospects among top performers in first week of Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League is a week into its 2026 season. He is a look at some of the top performers so far in a league known to be a steppingstone into MLB stardom. Top hitters Orioles …
Arizona Water

Glendale will discuss water plan specifics at workshop

The lower Colorado River flows through Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1964 by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in the floodplain between Arizona and California.

For years, the city of Glendale has prepared for a reduction in its water allocation from its Colorado River basin allocation. Now city officials have a specific number to attach to the cutbacks …

2026 Preps Football Previews

2026 Preps football preview: Ironwood

Ironwood

Ironwood coach Tony Stillings did not have to say much to his current seniors in January, when they gathered for the first time after a 1-9 season in 2025. No one wanted another fall like that. …

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Valley business

Verrado Marketplace’s dining district set for Oct. 15 debut

A sign marks the entrance to Verrado Marketplace at the northeast corner of Interstate 10 and Verrado Way in Buckeye. The shopping center’s dining and entertainment area, The District, is scheduled to debut Oct. 15.

Verrado Marketplace’s dining and entertainment area, The District, is scheduled to debut Oct. 15, with more businesses expected to open at the Buckeye shopping center before year’s end, according to developer Vestar.

Public welcome to grand opening of French Crêperie in Scottsdale

French native Natacha Douglas is bringing the French Crêperie from Missouri to Scottsdale.

The public is welcome to attend the grand opening of the French Crêperie, at 10 a.m., Oct. 24 at 4225 N. Marshall Way, Suite 2. The cafe is an authentic French restaurant concept that began in …

Neighbors

Gigi’s Playhouse in Scottsdale offers those with Down syndrome skills, camaraderie

Gigi’s Playhouse Phoenix member Sofia Ramirez (right) prepares the cash register for a busy day at the achievement center’s cafe.

Chris Mays knows what’s wrong with the world. “The world needs more people with Down syndrome,” said Mays, the executive director of GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, which is actually located …

Scottsdale’s Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children receives surprise $250K

The Dahmen Family Foundation recently surprised the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children staff with an unexpected $250,000 donation.

The Scottsdale-based Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children recently received a surprise $250,000 donation from the Dahmen Family Foundation during a special check presentation. The gift will support …

Things to do

Leon Bridges bringing Happiness Anytime tour to Phoenix

Leon Bridges, left and Trombone Shorty perform at Trombone Shorty

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Leon Bridges will bring his Happiness Anytime Tour to Phoenix on Sept. 29, 2027, at Arizona Financial Theatre.

Paranormal Festival opens Oct. 17 at Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum

A celebration of all things paranormal is planned Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum, 4087 E. Apache Trail, northeast of Apache Junction.

A spine-tingling day is planned at the Paranormal Festival where history, legends and the unexplained collide beneath the shadow of the Superstition Mountains. Long associated with mysterious …

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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Ronald W. Fett Sr.

On September 20th, The Lord Called Ron to join Him in Heaven. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Janet, his six children; Debra (Dan), Kevin (Sherry), Tracey (Bob), Brain (Donna), Ken (Candi), Ron …
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Marti Alice Murphy

Marti Alice Murphy, 82 recently of Cielito Lindo Assisted Living, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15th where she lived with her husband Douglas Murphy. They had moved there …
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Sally Jo (Lovelace) Brown

Sally Jo (Lovelace) Brown died peacefully at her group home residence in Surprise, Arizona on Sat., Sept. 26, 2026. The former resident of Davenport, Iowa, who had lived most recently in Sun City …
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Shirley Wright Wagner

Shirley Wright Wagner, née Dripps, was born in Oregon on February 10, 1932. She passed away peacefully at home, resting in her favorite chair in the loving arms of family. Shirley lived with an open …
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Mary Helen Jones

Mary Helen Jones, 86, passed away on September 20, 2026, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on December 7, 1939, in Racine, WI to parents, Joseph Edward and Alma Veronica (Goebel) Cumicek. Mary married the …
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