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The City of Scottsdale was named one of the 2026 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers.

Scottsdale named one of 2026 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

The City of Scottsdale has earned national recognition as one of the 2026 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers, an awards program recognizing organizations that prioritize …
Guests at The Other Art Fair interact with John Paine’s huge color-in mural.

The Other Art Fair makes Phoenix debut in November

The Other Art Fair, presented by Saatchi Art, will make its Phoenix debut Nov. 12-15 at On Jackson in the downtown Warehouse District.
Rachel Hanna will serve as interim executive director as Executive director Ashley Berg prepares to leave the ASBCS after a decade of service.

Arizona charter school board names interim director as Ashley Berg departs

Executive director Ashley Berg prepares to leave the ASBCS after a decade of service. Rachel Hanna will serve as interim executive director.
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Craig Scrimpshire receives 2026 Five Star Wealth Manager Award

Craig Scrimpshire, CFP®, ChFC® a financial advisor with The Haugland Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services in Chandler, was named a recipient of the 2026 Five …
A child reads a book at a Phoenix Public Library branch.

See which name won the vote for Phoenix’s new library branch

The public vote is in for the new Phoenix Public Library branch at the Estrella Civic Space. Manzanita was the winner of a public poll to name the library, Phoenix Public Library spokesperson …
Bernadette Greene-Placentia (D) is running for Congressional District 8 in Arizona.
Crime

MCSO conducting investigation into rape of Democratic Congressional District 8 candidate

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a rape investigation involving Democratic Congressional District 8 candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia.
Attending the City of Hope ribbon cutting in Prescott were, left to right, Dr. Donn Marshall Davis, Dr. Allan Espinosa-Morazan, Dr. Aleksandar Sekulic, Laurie Sicaeros, President, City of Hope Arizona, Dr. Iyad Hamarneh, Dr. Alan H. Bryce and Dr. Alan Langerak. (Photo courtesy Scott Foust)
HEALTH

City of Hope Cancer Center Prescott celebrates grand opening

More than 150 community members, physicians, patients and local leaders recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of City of Hope Cancer Center Prescott.
Tyler Johnston
FIRST RESPONDERS

Scottsdale Police arrest suspect in Valley-wide residential burglary investigation

Scottsdale Police detectives have arrested 41-year-old Tyler Johnston following an extensive investigation into a series of residential burglaries occurring across Scottsdale and other Valley …
This photo provided by the National Parks Service shows Chiricahua National Park in Arizona on April 5, 2006. (Ron Kerbo/National Parks Service via AP)

A rocky 'wonderland' in Arizona is poised to be the next US national park

An area of towering rock spires in southeastern Arizona known among Native Americans as the Land of Standing-Up Rocks is poised to become the nation's newest national park. Legislation to create …
The recently opened East Valley Medical Clinic is at 2352 W. Main St. in Mesa.
Business

St. Vincent de Paul opens medical clinic in East Valley for uninsured patients

St. Vincent de Paul recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of its new East Valley Medical Clinic in Mesa, which comes as thousands of Arizonans get priced out of steeper …
Candidates for Arizona’s governor race, Republican nominee Andy Biggs and “No Labels” candidate Teri Hourihan debate at Sneaky Big Studios in Scottsdale on Oct. 6, 2026.
Arizona Elections 2026

Biggs, Hourihan go head-to-head as Hobbs skips gubernatorial debate

Republican Rep. Andy Biggs faced No Labels candidate TeriAnn Hourihan Tuesday night in a Clean Elections Debate, where Hourihan spent much of her time questioning Biggs instead of answering questions …
Visitors to a Phoenix Public Library Branch on Saturday, Oct. 10 will receive a free Let Freedom Read Day
Phoenix Public Library

Banned Books Week: See the 11 most challenged books of 2025

The Phoenix Public Library is taking a stance to “protect the freedom to read” during Banned Books Week this week. The library system is supporting the American Library Association’s …
The Tucson-based nonprofit Watershed Management Group teaches a class on rainwater harvesting.
Water conservation

Make the most out of a rainy day: Phoenix teaches how to harvest rainwater

The city of Phoenix is promoting and teaching residents how to harvest rainwater as an option to help conserve water and replenish underground stores of water. The Phoenix Water Services …
Pala Pothupitiye’s “Erasing Emerging,” from 2021, is acrylic on canvas. From the collection of Dr. Sukumar Nagendran.
ARTS

Phoenix Art Museum receives $5M gift to expand Asian art program

Phoenix Art Museum has received a $5 million gift from Arizona philanthropist, physician and biotechnology executive Sukumar Nagendran to establish a permanent initiative devoted to Sri Lankan and South Asian art.
City Attorney Emily Jermu speaks about Councilor Jennifer Crawford's residency at the Peoria City Council public meeting Oct. 6.
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Peoria city attorney sides with council member in residency dispute

The Peoria city attorney has found that allegations of Jennifer Crawford’s residency are unfounded.
Cave Creek Unified School District bus fleet supervisor Ken Doss looks on near the bus lot diesel pumps on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Cave Creek, Ariz.
Education

Diesel price spike pushes Arizona school districts to rethink transportation costs

CAVE CREEK – On a typical early weekday morning, the bus lot at Cave Creek Unified School District comes to life with drivers positioning their vehicles at diesel fuel pumps and patiently waiting …
The University of Arizona announced Tuesday it was suspending all fraternities on campus.
On Campus

University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities as reports of misconduct persist

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The University of Arizona has suspended activities at its fraternities following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing and drug and alcohol-related …
Carrie Masters is the new chief impact officer at the Scottsdale nonprofit Thurston Family Foundation.
NEIGHBORS

Scottsdale’s Thurston Family Foundation names Carrie Masters chief impact officer

The Thurston Family Foundation, a Scottsdale nonprofit, announced that Carrie Masters has joined the organization as chief impact officer. In her new role, Masters will work alongside nonprofit …
A new robotic device being used at Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional medical centers can be more exacting for some surgeries.
Health care

Dignity Health adds advanced robotic surgery systems in East Valley

Mercy Gilbert and Chandler Regional medical centers have added advanced robotic-assisted surgical systems designed to improve precision in minimally invasive procedures and help train future surgeons.
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Meet Franklin Zyriek: A Voice for Kyrene Schools

I am Franklin Zyriek, running for the Kyrene Governing Board to build on our district’s legacy while preparing it for the future. I am honored to be endorsed by the Kyrene Education Association, …
About 150 people came out Oct. 6 to hear the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board vote to close Copper Ridge K-8 School and Laguna Prep next year as a money saving venture.
EDUCATION

SUSD to close Copper Ridge K-8 and Laguna Prep schools

Copper Ridge K-8 School and Laguna Prep will close at the end of the current school year. The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board voted 3-2 on Oct. 6 to close the two schools as …
Axel Rodríguez Olivas, center, and Blanier Bojorquez, left, warm up with other University of Nevada, Las Vegas mariachi students before performing Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

With violins, trumpets and the guitarrón, Las Vegas is training the mariachi educators of tomorrow

In Las Vegas, where Latinos top a third of the population, mariachi music is a much loved and popular staple. The Nevada city is home to one of the largest mariachi programs in the U.S. through the …
FILE - A man enters the Arizona Supreme Court building on April 10, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Personal information for over 1 million people stolen in a cyberattack on Arizona's court system

PHOENIX (AP) — A cyberattack on Arizona’s court system stole personal information for more than a million people and is believed to have started when a court employee clicked a malicious link in …
Three men have been indicted in connection with a Chandler home invasion during which an elderly man was reportedly pistol-whipped and his daughter shot, along with three men accused of helping two of the suspects attempt to flee the country through the southern border They have a February trial date set in Maricopa County Superior Court. On the top row are Jesus Sandoval, Jorge Jurado Martinez and Kevin Tristan. On the bottom are Pete Canez, Robert Rosas and Anthony Rosas.
COURTS

Six to stand trial in connection with East Valley robbery, assaults

Six men accused in a violent June 6 crime at a north Chandler home now have a collective trial date set. Court hearings and filings for the six men have been frequent, but there is more case …
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, at podium, was on hand Tuesday in Florence for Florence Copper's launch of the world’s first commercial-scale, in-situ copper recovery operation.
Florence Copper

Florence Copper’s new operation nation’s first in 20 years

Florence Copper has opened the nation’s first new U.S. copper operation in nearly 20 years. On Tuesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin joined community, …
Arizona Water

Dry wells in rural Arizona force residents to rely on water haulers

Adam Brice fills up a customer’s water tank with his water hauler on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 in Chino Valley, Ariz.

CHINO VALLEY – The gas-powered motor roars as water hits the near-empty trough, alerting cattle it’s drinking time.  Adam Brice moves from one metal trough to the next with a green …

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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Banner Ironwood’s expansion underway in Queen Creek

Mayor Julia Wheatley, far right, attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Banner Ironwood Medical Center

Banner Ironwood Medical Center in Queen Creek has started work on an expansion of its emergency department. Banner Ironwood, 37000 N. Gantzel Road, is adding more than 32,000 square feet to the …

Phoenix industrial real estate market continues growth in Q3 of 2026

The inside of an industrial building at the Park Algodon development is shown.

Arizona’s industrial market continued to grow in the third quarter of 2026 as strong tenant demand met a significant amount of new construction across the Valley. Continued investment in …

Neighbors

Phoenix exhibit explores nature through watercolor, clay, acrylic

“Layered Rock in Zion Arroyo,” by Kimberly Harris, will be part of the “Observations” exhibit coming to Olney Gallery in Phoenix starting Nov. 2.

Artists Kimberly Harris and Annie Waters will present “Observations — two artists’ journeys through nature” Nov. 2-25 at Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Phoenix.

Peoria kids pack meals — and lessons — to fight hunger

Kids help pack food boxes in Vistancia for families facing food insecurity.

Editor's note: This article first appeared in  Sun Life Magazine ,  a Daily Independent publication . Inside Vistancia’s Learning Lounge, bags of canned chicken, rice, pasta, peanut …

Things to do

Childhood Cancer fundraiser set for Scottsdale’s Phoenician

The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children’s 7th Annual Ava’s Treehouse Gala will include cocktails, dinner and entertainment as well as live and silent auctions.

The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children will host its seventh annual Ava’s Treehouse Gala at the Phoenician, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Nov. 7. The event is the signature fundraising event for …

10 things every West Valley resident should do this fall

After sunset the “Gallows, Ghosts & Gunpowder” walking tour in Glendale leads visitors about a mile through the old downtown, using historic buildings and landmarks as the setting for stories about Glendale’s past. Tours begin at 8 p.m. near the street clock at 58th and Glendale avenues.

After months of planning our lives around triple-digit temperatures, hunting for shaded parking spaces, and treating the walk from the car to the grocery store as an endurance event, fall has arrived in the Valley.

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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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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Shirley McAllister

Shirley McAllister Dr. Shirley E. Stauber Friend McAllister was born November 12, 1931 in Noel, MO and passed peacefully in her sleep September 12, 2026 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 94. She was …
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Nancy Hoard Glenn

Nancy Hoard Glenn was born on April 14, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Hal and Betty Hoard. Nancy was the great granddaughter of William Dempster Hoard, who was the governor of Wisconsin. Starting …
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