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The Craftsman mixed-use development will include apartments, retail and possibly upscale dining.

Mesa aims for upscale dining with tax incentive deal on mixed-use property

A proposed mixed-use development at the northwest corner of Hawes and Elliot roads could bring upscale restaurants to the area if the city of Mesa and a developer forge a retail development tax …
Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board member Amy Carney wants a district-wide policy that limits all students through the second grade to no screen time at school.

SUSD looking at student screen time rules

The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board is looking to limit how much screen time students can have for school purposes. The board discussed the issue during its Oct. 27 meeting …
FILE - Civil rights leader Dolores Huerta speaks during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Dolores Huerta's death sparks an outpouring from allies and admirers

Dolores Huerta's death has sparked an outpouring of emotions from activists, including many who credit the civil rights icon with inspiring them to become public servants and community organizers. …
Works by Lynda Schlosberg, an exhibiting member of the Five15Arts collective, will be among those on display at the upcoming “Plush Plastic Pop.”

Phoenix art exhibition celebrates Grand Avenue’s colorful legacy

Five15Arts @ Chartreuse will present “Plush Plastic Pop,” a November group exhibition celebrating Beatrice Moore, whose colorful artwork and longtime support of artists helped shape Phoenix’s Grand Avenue Arts District.
Higley USD Superintendent David Loutzenheiser discusses the next maintenance and operations budget with the governing board.

East Valley school district faces deeper cuts as reserves dwindle

Higley Unified faces more budget cuts and possible layoffs as its M&O override expires and district savings could run out by fiscal 2029.
FILE - Dolores Huerta, the labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, is seen at the California Democratic Party's 2025 State Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Dolores Huerta has died. Her family says the United Farmworkers co-founder, civil rights icons and feminist activists in the United States died Wednesday at the age of 96. As a school teacher in …
Guests will be treated to free wine, wellness shots and food at the Stella Capri Wellness Fall Open House Nov. 7.
ENTERTAINMENT

Stella Capri Wellness sets open house in Scottsdale

The public is welcome to a morning of beauty, wellness and self-care at an open house event 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Stella Capri Wellness, 7324 E. 6th Ave., in Scottsdale. The …
INVESTIGATION

Caregivers booked on child abuse charges in West Valley case

Two caregivers face child abuse charges after school officials alleged a 7- and 8-year-old suffered nutritional neglect and physical abuse, Goodyear police said. Goodyear detectives arrested and …
Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Education Solutions

Arizona board approves school accountability scores

Arizona education officials approved new school accountability measures Oct. 26 focused on giving families a clearer picture of student achievement, even as board members questioned whether the state's A-F grading system remains too complicated for parents to understand.
Low water levels at Wahweap Bay at Lake Powell along the Upper Colorado River Basin are pictured, June 9, 2021, at the Utah and Arizona border at Wahweap.
Water

Central Arizona Project to join Nevada's lawsuit over Colorado River water rights

The Central Arizona Project on Tuesday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Arizona Department of …
The Terrible’s will be built near the southwest corner of South Crismon Road and East Hampton Avenue.
Development

Mesa council approves first Terrible’s convenience store in the East Valley

A Terrible’s convenience store with a fuel station has received the OK from the Mesa City Council to go up near the southwest corner of South Crismon Road and East Hampton Avenue in Council …
The City of Scottsdale has renovated Monterra at WestWorld by installing a new heating and cooling system and roof, replaced indoor and outdoor flooring, painted the interior and exterior, and upgraded restrooms to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Monterra reopens at WestWorld

Monterra at WestWorld of Scottsdale is welcoming a new chapter after city renovations transformed the longtime venue into a fully climate-controlled space for weddings, corporate gatherings and …
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Join Dr. Leisa for an evening on regenerative medicine

I’m excited to now be able to have my articles posted in the Town of Paradise Valley Independent Newspaper. My articles have been posted in The Cave Creek Carefree Independent, formally The Sonoran …
In September, a slowdown in sales continued in greater Phoenix.
real estate

West Valley housing markets remain cool in September

Have an opinion on this issue? Want to get in on the conversation? Send your letters to AZOpinions@iniusa.org. Peoria New Listings: 283 (−7.5%) Pending Sales: 101 (−49.5%) Closed Sales: 182 …
The WESTMARC team, including incoming CEO Kristin Allen, third from left, being given
AWARDS

Westmarc announces 2026 Best of the West Award winners

The Western Maricopa Coalition (WESTMARC), a public-private partnership of business, education, and government leaders dedicated to promoting economic development, workforce advancement, and quality of life in the West Valley, announced its Best of the West Award Winners at a dinner held Oct. 22 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Scottsdale Farmers’ Market vendors say they are seeing lots of new faces at their booths after the market moved to the City Hall parking lot on Oct. 3.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale Farmers’ Market move a success story

The Scottsdale Farmers’ Market’s move to the City Hall parking lot seems to be a success. “I love it!” said Ryan Poteet, who recently spent a Saturday morning with his girlfriend at the …
A mural, designed by the winner of a contest between students in the Cholla Library service area, will be added to the side of Phoenix's Cholla Library.
Libraries

Mural designed by student contest winner will be added to Cholla Library

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture is inviting young artists to participate in a mural design competition for Cholla Library, located near Interstate 17 and Peoria Avenue. The competition …
Students roam around the campus at Cactus Shadows High School. An incident involving a firearm being brought on campus on Sept. 11 is still under investigation from the Scottsdale Police Department and the Cave Creek Unified School District, according to e-mails obtained by Independent Newsmedia.
ON-CAMPUS INCIDENT

Cave Creek Unified, police investigation into athletic director's handling of gun incident still ongoing

Cave Creek Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Nicole Regan sent a message to parents of Cactus Shadows High School on Oct. 22 regarding an update to an incident that happened on campus on Sept. 11.
ARIZONA LOTTERY

Powerball ticket worth $500K sold in Pinal County

A Walmart in Casa Grande sold a Powerball with 10x multiplier worth $500,000 for the Oct. 24 drawing, Arizona lottery officials said. The ticket was sold inside the store at 1741 E. Florence …
Arizona Cardinals' Anquan Boldin in action during an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday Sept. 28, 2008 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Arizona Cardinals

Larry Fitzgerald honored by Cardinals leaves door open for who is next

PHOENIX – Getting inducted into a team's ring of honor means being forever enshrined among the greats. Leaving a mark on a franchise and seeing that reflected in its legacy is something every …
A teenager has been indicted on attempted murder charges in connection with two shootings Oct. 10 at the Versalles Reception Hall in Mesa.
Grand jury

Teen indicted on attempted murder charges for East Valley reception hall shooting

A 16-year-old who authorities said shot at an off-duty Mesa police officer working security and at a private security guard during an Oct. 10 altercation at the Versalles Reception Hall in Mesa has …
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DATA DRIVEN

Arizona schools face tough choices over education spending

Arizona ranks near the bottom nationally in per-student education spending, while just over half of school districts’ operating budgets go directly toward classroom instruction.
Gov. Katie Hobbs campaigning in front of supporters in August.
Legal

Arizona governor yet to disclose funds used to defend ‘pay-to-play’ scheme

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has yet to tell taxpayers how much of their money she is spending to defend herself in a “pay-to-play” probe — more than two months after being asked to …
TUESDAY MORNING

Police officers shoot, kill armed suspect during East Valley traffic stop

A man, who has not been identified, died at the scene of an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday after he fled during a traffic stop, Mesa police said. Officers conducted the stop about 1:42 …
Austin Miers, an eighth grader at the Center for Online and Innovative Learning in Casa Grande, was recognized for his character, accomplishments and contributions to his school community.
Education Solutions

Arizona Board of Education recognizes students for leadership, perseverance

Austin Miers, an eighth grader at the Center for Online and Innovative Learning in Casa Grande and Anthony Caro, a senior at Brighton Charter School in Maricopa County, were recognized for their character, accomplishments and contributions to their school communities.
Arizona Water

Arizona files to join Nevada's lawsuit against federal government over Colorado River water rights

A view of the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead, along the Colorado River.

The Arizona Department of Water Resources on Friday announced it is filing a motion to intervene in Nevada's lawsuit against the federal government over rights to the Colorado River. The Lower …

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Phoenix is one of the nation’s stronger markets for small-business expansion, but Tucson is facing a more challenging economic outlook, according to a new study comparing 56 major U.S. metropolitan areas.
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East Valley city council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

This diagram shows where landscaping would be planted around most of the planned smaller buildings in the Sun Village Fair shopping center at Alma School and Warner roads. A development plan that allows additional retail-pad buildings in the redeveloped shopping center was approved by the Chandler City Council at its Oct. 15 meeting.

When a hearing was held in September on a complicated commercial redevelopment proposal, one Chandler Planning and Zoning commissioner asked what happened to including housing in a mixed-use plan. …

Scottsdale-based construction company launches new outreach, giving program

A.R. Mays employees are seen at a recent Child Crisis Arizona Lunch for Love event. A.R. Mays Cares launched with a $200,000 commitment to Child Crisis Arizona over the next five years.

Scottsdale-based A.R. Mays Construction announced the launch of a new outreach and charitable giving program on Tuesday in a release.

Neighbors

Scottsdale resident Q&A: Karen Cahn

Karen Cahn.

In an effort to create a stronger community, the Daily Independent is asking residents to share a little about themselves with some standard questions. Here are Karen Cahn’s answers: Name: …

Golfers raise funds for Rosendin Foundation

Over 100 golfers participated in the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20.

Talking Stick Golf Club hosted 140 golfers in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community for the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20, to raise money for the …

Things to do

Joy Huerta bringing Jesse & Joy hits to Phoenix in April

Joy Huerta of Grammy-winning duo Jesse & Joy will bring the group’s music to Phoenix on April 23, 2027, with a performance at Arizona Financial Theatre as part of the 14-date North American “El Amor de México” tour.

Scottsdale Philharmonic ‘thriving’

Scottsdale Philharmonic leaders are hoping to begin paying all of their musicians by the middle of the season.

Scottsdale Philharmonic Symphony Executive Director Joy Partridge was devastated to learn the Phoenix Symphony has shut down and laid off its musicians for lack of funding. “I wish we could …

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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Mimi Michelle Ohms

Mimi Michelle Ohms passed away on May 4, 2026, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born September 15, 1949, in Palo Alto, California. She attended Woodside High School and …
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Phillip Felker

Phillip Felker, 87, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully transitioned from this life to the next October 2025 after bravely facing a lengthy illness. Born in Logansport, Indiana, …
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Barry Stephen Kirschner

Our lives are quieter now, but richer for having known Barry Kirschner, who died in his sleep at the age of 71, on August 19th, 2026. He was born March 19th, 1955 at Turner AFB in Albany, Georgia. …
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Charles Edward Bobbitt, Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Edward Bobbitt, Jr., died June 1, 2026, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born August 23, 1948, in Rainelle, West Virginia, Charlie was the son of Charles and Val-Gene …
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Carlton Jerry Wise

Carlton Jerry Wise of Fountain Hills, AZ passed away 10/13/2026 at the age of 83, Jerry was born September 7, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Pauline (Warner) and Carlton Wise. He is survived by his wife …
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