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Gilbert Town Council unanimously approved a three-year extension of its partnership with Arizona State University, allowing students to research local sustainability challenges.

Gilbert, ASU extend partnership on sustainability programs

Gilbert Town Council unanimously approves a three-year extension of its partnership with Arizona State University, allowing students to research local sustainability challenges.
Rafters make their way down a closed Animas River Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Durango, Colo. (Jerry McBride/The Durango Herald via AP)

More flooding possible in Four Corners region after days of heavy rain

A rain-soaked swath of the Southwest U.S. braced Sunday for another round of potentially heavy showers and thunderstorms after days of rain forced evacuations and water rescues. The National …
Karen Cahn.

Scottsdale resident Q&A: 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: …
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Impairment suspected in fatal Phoenix crash

A 51-year-old died Friday afternoon after his vehicle crashed into a barrier wall near Orangewood Avenue and the northbound Black Canyon Highway access road, police said. Preliminary information …
FILE - Toby Leary, a gun shop owner and Second Amendment advocate, announces that firearms activists have collected enough signatures to place a question on the Massachusetts 2026 ballot that would repeal the state's new sweeping gun law, Oct. 8, 2024, outside the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston. (AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File)

Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor them

Parked in his truck along a rural Idaho highway on his way to an elk hunt, Neill Goodfellow pondered a question that will appear on his November ballot: which of six historic firearms to choose as …
Willow Canyon volleyball seniors Shia Chancellor, left, and Emory Scogin smile outside the Ironwood High School gym in Glendale Oct. 21. The Wildcats played the Eagles that night.
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Volleyball duo leads program revival in Surprise

Shia Chancellor and Emory Scogin have played volleyball together long enough to have reversed their roles on the court. They have played together since they were 12, and in those days of club …
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.
development

East Valley city council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

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. …
The 117-year-old Seargeant-Oldaker House in Phoenix is being relocated just a few dozen feet to the corner of the property it sits on so that the property owner can build multifamily housing on the rest of the property.
Historic Preservation

After 117-year-old house is relocated, Phoenix redraws its historic preservation lines

You can’t change history, but you can move it. The 117-year-old Seargeant-Oldaker House in Phoenix is being relocated just a few dozen feet to the corner of the property it sits on so that the …
Floodwaters surround trailers at the Fun Valley Family Resort campground and RV part in South Fork, Colo., early Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (South Fork Fire Rescue via AP)

More rain is expected after bad flooding in the Four Corners region led to rescues and evacuations

Hundreds of people have lost power and have been told to evacuate in the Four Corners area. Emergency crews staged overnight rescues, and roads and bridges remained closed Saturday because of severe …
Volunteers for Humane Borders refill a water barrel in the desert.
Immigration

Migrant death toll at Mexico-Arizona border remains high despite fewer crossings

PHOENIX – Apprehensions along the Arizona-Mexico border have fallen, but in the Sonoran Desert, the migrant death toll remains disproportionally high.  In July 2026, recorded migrant …
A Scottsdale police bicycle officer was injured Oct. 24 in Old Town. The suspect driving the vehicle in the crash has been arrested, police said.
POLICE

Vehicle hits Scottsdale bicycle officer in Old Town

A Scottsdale officer was injured early Saturday after being struck by a vehicle after police said they were attempting to stop the driver in Old Town Scottsdale. Officers saw a vehicle driving …
Two burrowing owls outside an artificial burrow made with concrete blocks next to a solar farm in Tonopah on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Conservation

Phoenix renews effort to relocate protected birds, burrowing owls from construction sites

The city of Phoenix is paying $250,000 to renew an effort to relocate protected species of birds and their nests, including burrowing owls. Phoenix City Council approved the five-year contract …
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors advanced several local irrigation water delivery districts and electrical districts across the county that are canceling their upcoming late-2026 and early-2027 elections after filling open board and trustee positions through direct appointments.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Board approves cancellation of elections, appoints members to water delivery, electrical districts

During its formal meeting on Oct. 21, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors advanced several local irrigation water delivery districts and electrical districts across the county that are canceling their upcoming late-2026 and early-2027 elections after filling open board and trustee positions through direct appointments.
SUSPECT SEARCH

2 critically injured early Saturday at Tempe party shooting

A shooting early Saturday injured three, two critically, at a party on East Pebble Beach Drive, near McClintock Drive and Southern Avenue, Tempe police said. Police were responding to a “loud …
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, Raquel Terán, executive director of Proyecto Progreso, and Karime Rodriguez attend a press conference encouraging Arizonans to take advantage of early voting options Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Grant Park in Phoenix.
Election 2026

Arizona officials, advocates address Latino voter concerns

PHOENIX – With the midterm elections are less than two weeks away, advocates and officials are working overtime to ease concerns from Latino and Hispanic voters to ensure they are educated and …
Barry Graham (left), Michelle Ugenti-Rita (center) and Raoul Zubia (right) are squaring off in the Nov. 3 election for two seats on the Scottsdale City Council.
COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale City Council candidates collect, spend tens of thousands of dollars

Scottsdale City Council candidates Barry Graham, Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Raoul Zubia raised and spent tens of thousands of dollars during the third quarter of the fiscal year in their bids for the …
FILE - A rainbow arches over a Honolulu Skyline train at sunset, Sept. 19, 2024, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin, File)

Some US transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls

As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well. Despite rail being safer than road travel, most U.S. …
The Goodyear Police Department has concluded its investigation into a Flock license plate reader case.
PLATE READERS

Officer resigns, traffic camera probe ends in West Valley

A Goodyear officer resigned last month as the city’s police department investigated the potential misuse of automatic license plate readers, authorities said Friday. Kristopher Jackson …
Over 100 golfers participated in the fifth annual Rosendin Foundation Golf Tournament and Auction, Oct. 20.
NEIGHBORS

Golfers raise funds for Rosendin Foundation

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 …
Cody Walker, 15, has been located.
Missing

Four teen boys missing from Queen Creek located

Four teen boys missing from Queen Creek for several weeks have been found. The Queen Creek Police Department reports that Cody Walker, Curtis Havneros, Travis Pearson and Charles Freeman have been …
Tammy Caputi, a candidate running on the Democratic ticket in the Legislative District 4 race, has received two threats against her and her family through her campaign website
COMMUNITY

Threats made against political candidates, volunteers in Scottsdale

Being part of the political process is getting dangerous in Scottsdale this election season. Scottsdale resident Tammy Caputi, who is running on the Democratic ticket for the Legislative …
Golf ball-sized hail and powerful wind gusts battered northern and central Arizona, damaging homes and vehicles, toppling trees and prompting tornado watches for the first time in the state since October 2010, as forecasters warned of possible flash flooding. (Video by Armando Penaloza)

Severe flooding in the Four Corners region triggers rooftop rescues and evacuation orders

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Severe flooding in the Four Corners region on Friday led to water rescues — some from rooftops — and impassable roads, with some residents being told to evacuate …
The Maricopa Water District has ended the lease of Tiller & Kites at Lake Pleasant, owned by Victor Felice.
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Lake Pleasant advocates say sailing in jeopardy after business ousted by water district

Lake Pleasant in Peoria is a significant hub for the state’s sailing community, but many boaters say the Maricopa Water District has removed a major part of the operation without providing a comparable replacement, leaving the area without needed support.
Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City. Gas prices fell for the second straight week according to AAA Arizona.
GAS

Gas prices drop for second straight week

Gas prices in the Valley fell 13 cents a gallon this week to $4.51 a gallon as the transition to winter blend of gasoline is underway according to AAA Arizona.
Roque Caza, director of operations for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Tucson Field Office; Greg Tolley, deputy director of the Tucson Air and Marine Operations, and Acting Deputy Chief Border Patrol Agent Stephen Cristinzio present a recap of Tucson Sector operations for fiscal year 2026 on Oct. 21, at Tucson Sector headquarters.
Immigration

Fentanyl seizures, border crossings decline, Border Patrol reports

TUCSON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the Tucson Sector touted what they termed “border security successes,” citing decreases in fentanyl seizures and migrant …
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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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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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.
For people shopping for a home in Arizona, safety is often part of the calculation before the moving truck ever arrives.
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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.

Former Alamo Draft House site in East Valley faces sale to satisfy $10M debt

The Majestic Gilbert 8 is still open but the property is going to auction, according to vizzda.com.

A Gilbert movie theater property operating as Majestic Gilbert 8 has been scheduled for a December trustee sale tied to a $10 million debt notice.

Neighbors

Boys & Girls Club opens Steve & Maria Sanghi Branch in south Scottsdale

Steve and Maria Sanghi cut the ribbon on the new Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale’s branch bearing their names Oct. 21.

The Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale officially cut the ribbon on its new Steve & Maria Sanghi Branch Oct. 21 The branch, which is located on the Tonalea Middle School campus, provides a …

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raises over $100K

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised over $100,000 Sept. 27 for programs like the EVIT Foundation, Scottsdale Community Partners/Human Services, the Scottsdale Food Bank, Jobs for America, the City of Scottsdale youth development program, Scottsdale senior centers, the Together Pink Network, the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and the Vista del Camino Community Center.

Scottsdale Firefighter Charities raised more than $100,000, a new record for its annual Behind the Flames fundraiser, as supporters gathered at Mastro’s City Hall Sunday, Sept. 27, to recognize …

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2hollis brings new album tour to Phoenix in March

2Hollis performs June 13, 2026, at the Seatgeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.

Singer and producer 2hollis will bring his upcoming international tour to Phoenix for a March 1, 2027, performance at Arizona Financial Theatre. The tour supports his new album, "Pirouette," scheduled for release Nov. 11.

West Valley songwriting contest crowns 3 winners

Placing first, second and third, respectively, at the 9th Annual Songwriters Contest in Glendale were, from left, Michelangelo Caggiano, Jerry Scarsbrook and Dianna Garbers.

Winners have emerged in the West Valley Country Music Association’s 9th Annual Songwriters Contest.

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones
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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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Marie E. Conrad

Marie E. Conrad, age 99 of Sierra Winds Retirement Community, Peoria AZ passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2026. She was born in Canton, Ohio on September 3, 1927, to John M. and Pearl …
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Helene Marie Summers

Helene Marie Summers (nee Tullio), passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was surrounded by her daughter, Sharon Summers and grandchildren Ashley Wilson and Mark Bousman. Helene, …
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Pauline F. Nelson

Pauline F. Nelson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 25, 1937, in …
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