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DATA DRIVEN

Arizona ranks third in the nation for spam call complaints

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Rob Sarver will deliver the keynote address. at the City of Scottsdale’s Veterans Day ceremony.

NEIGHBORS

Scottsdale honors veterans with ceremony

Troon at Kierland II has opened its new headquarters.

BUSINESS

Corporate workspace finished in Scottsdale

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky says the city missed out on a more appropriate site for a controversial parking garage being built at First Street and Brown Avenue.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Mayor: Scottsdale missed out on alternative site for Old Town parking garage

Questers Four Peaks #1207 members Kay Hatcher, Tonie Lindenberger, Betty Crisanti, Nell Bigley, Alice Helton, Sandy Stafford and Betsy Stambaugh standing by the new signage panels added in 2025 surrounding the Merci Train at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale.

Entertainment

Scottsdale railroad park to unveil updated Merci Train exhibit

How to Prepare for Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is underway, giving families a chance to review their health coverage and choose a plan that best fits their needs. Among the many factors to consider, comprehensive pediatric …

Scottsdale businessman Dave Smoot has received funding for sustainable aviation fuel.

Scottsdale businessman secures funding for aviation fuel plant

A new partnership will help finance the development of one of the nation’s largest sustainable aviation fuel projects, a woody biomass-based biorefinery planned for Washington State. This week, …

Scottsdale resident Q&A: Andrea Aker

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 Andrea Aker’s answers: Name: …

Jeanne Beasely (left), Amy Carney (center) and Dr. Jennifer Johnson (right) are running for two seats opening up next year on the Scottsdale Unified Scottdale Unified School District Governing Board.

Jennifer Johnson leading money race in SUSD Governing Board race

Dr. Jennifer Johnson was the clear leader in fundraising efforts in the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board race in the third quarter of the year, which ran from July 1 to Sept. 30. …

Gas prices are seen at the Chevron at 91st Avenue and Bell Road in Peoria on Oct. 30, 2026. Gas prices dropped another 9 cents a gallon this week to settle at $4.41 a gallon, AAA Arizona reported.

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Gas prices took another drop this week as people head out on Halloween weekend.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Fire crews rescue drivers, passengers from flooded roads in Phoenix, Scottsdale

Drivers drove into flooded roads Friday night in Phoenix and Scottsdale, requiring fire crews to rescue them and their passengers from swift-running water. Phoenix Fire Technical Rescue crews …

Francesca and Krizia Ayoub hold rescue dogs at an adoption event at Electric Pickle on Sept. 15, 2025, in Tempe.

community news

Heart of Infinity rescue gives Valley shelter dogs a second chance

A local rescue is helping dogs at risk of euthanasia in Maricopa County shelters find foster homes and permanent families, giving them a chance to adjust outside the shelter environment. Krizia …

Friday’s showers could produce localized rainfall totals of one to two inches, with rainfall rates reaching one to two inches per hour in stronger storms. A second weather system is expected to bring another round of widespread rain Saturday night through Sunday, with additional totals of one to two inches possible across the watch area.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale urges residents to prepare for heavy rain, flood risk

Scottsdale residents are encouraged to prepare for additional rain and possible flooding as two weather systems move through the Phoenix area Oct. 30 and Nov. 1. The National Weather Service has …

The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Scottsdale can continue collecting a 0.15% sales tax to pay for improvements to the city’s parks and preserve.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Scottsdale wins lawsuit over Prop. 490

The current parks and preserve tax can stay on the books ... at least for now. The Arizona Court of Appeals denied a claim Oct. 27 saying voters did not pass the tax, known as Proposition 490, …

New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal.

Education Solutions

Arizona could gain $11B by increasing education after high school

New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal.

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Question of the Week: How often do you fly for pleasure or work?

A new terminal is coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport west of Terminal 3 by 2033, the airport’s first new terminal since 1990. That suggests anticipated continued increase in …

My town passed a data-center moratorium, and yours can, too

OPINION — I’m the mayor of Lochbuie, Colorado, and my residents are worried about our water supply. So, we passed a five-year moratorium on AI data centers. Your town can, too. Like many other parts of the country, our state is facing a serious water-supply problem.

Savor the season of connection

OPINION — Welcome November, the “Month of Connection.” At least that is what I call it, because people tend to get together all month long. Then the culminating event for most of us will be on …

Jon Kyl: Remembering a lifelong friend and leader

OPINION — Jon Kyl was a close friend for all of my adult life. Prior to becoming a journalist, I was also part of his political team, serving, for example, as general chairman of his first campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1994.

A call for refugee support

OPINION — In this fraught time when so many freedoms are endangered, this letter calls for support for vetted refugee immigrants. This October, the Department of Homeland Security cut the …

SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Arizona board approves school accountability scores

Scottsdale Unified School District offers students five separate learning communities to choose from.

SUSD opens enrollment for next school year

Scottsdale Unified School District is opening enrollment for the 2027–28 school year beginning 8 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2. With five distinct learning communities named after the high schools they …

SUSD voters are being asked to consider a $375 million bond in the Nov. 3 election.

SUSD bond would target aging facilities as parents see problems firsthand

When the air conditioner stopped working at Cocopah Middle School on a 105-degree day, Rebecca Ryerson and her husband had to leave work to pick up their children. The HVAC failure disrupted …

Desert Canyon Middle School theater students performed “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” last year.

Desert Canyon students take theater to the next level

Desert Canyon Middle School used to have a full and thriving theater program for years, but it started to wither when its beloved theater teacher Kelly O’Rourke passed. A few people tried to …

Arizona educator discipline cases surge as state clears backlog

Arizona educator disciplinary cases have more than doubled since 2022, but state officials say expanded oversight, additional investigators and efforts to clear a backlog, rather than a documented surge in misconduct, are driving much of the increase.