Keyword: Arizona

Statement from Maricopa County Chairman Jack Sellers …

9/24/2021
Members of the Board of Supervisors watched the Senate/Cyber Ninja hearing and the County’s social media team, working with elections professionals, responded to allegations in real time.  …

Leaders selected for business, economic partnership

5/10/2021
A local Phoenix organization announced the names of various new team members who will work together to solve common problems that arise in government and business settings.

St. Joseph the Worker committed to coronavirus …

5/5/2020
According to the Arizona Housing Coalition, more than 300,000 Arizonans will lose their jobs in the coming months as a result of businesses responding to the For 30 years, St. Joseph the Worker …

Arizona students receive Flinn Scholarships to local …

4/28/2020
For the 35th straight year, a cohort of Arizona’s highest-achieving high-school seniors has chosen to forego attending out-of-state universities and accept the Flinn Scholarship.

Thunderbird School of Global Management offering …

4/23/2020
As the historic events and effects of the global novel coronavirus outbreak continue to send shock waves through all levels of modern life --- two business management experts offer insights to what …

COVID-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on traditional …

4/22/2020
A commercial real estate brokers forecast provides illustration to what many Arizona business leaders are realizing: a deep recession appears imminent.The forecast was created by The Center for Real …

BCBSAZ waives cost-sharing for COVID-19 care

4/6/2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona announces that it will waive cost sharing for insured members receiving care for COVID-19 related treatment from in-network providers through May.

Beware of COVID-19 investment schemes

4/3/2020
The Arizona Corporation Commission offers tips on how to safeguard yourself from fraudulent investment schemes amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal, state tax deadline shift doesn't include …

3/31/2020
Arizona nonprofit leaders are sounding a collective alarm as the Arizona charitable tax credit deadline provided to aid qualified nonprofit organizations did not move with recent federal tax deadline …

HEARTS for Arizona 24-Hour Virtual Telethon to be …

3/27/2020
Arizona Citizens for the Arts has organized a 24-hour virtual telethon with live-streamed performances and appearances by Arizona artists, celebrities, business owners and elected officials statewide from 5 p.m. Friday, April 3 to 4:59 p.m. Saturday, April 4.

Arizona Charter Academy reopens Monday as K-8

8/5/2017
Arizona Charter Academy students, from left, Brenaysha Ross, Elizabeth Rosales, Zion Brown and Genisis Aguirre talk as they walk down a hallway of the Surprise school. Independent Newsmedia The …

Foster families give Valley animals hope

7/27/2017
  Lisa Futo with Pippin, one of 52 animals she has fostered for over the past 10 years. Besides providing love and care, she also provides training such as housebreaking a dog or breaking a …

Two groups are claiming to be the rightful Peoria …

7/25/2017
Two groups have emerged claiming to be the real Peoria Arizona Historical Society, which is tasked with operating the museum. Both groups haverecently elected their own slates of board members. One …

West Valley club soars over Arizona destinations

7/11/2017
From left, Surprise resident Mike Gordon, Glen Bigelow, Kevin Stokes, Weston McEwan and Brian Baker of Sun City enjoy a breakfast buffet July 6 at the West Valley Flying Club’s weekly meeting. …

Surprise Council OKs Bell Pointe II development

6/27/2017
Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia During its June 20 meeting, the Surprise City Council unanimously approved the second phase of the Bell Pointe development on the city’s western …

Underwood enjoys induction into Arizona coaches hall …

6/23/2017
Bart Underwood receives his Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame ring June 7 at Gila River Arena. Underwood has coached for 24 years at Centennial and Cactus, winning one state and 13 …

Dysart staring at steep funding decrease

6/20/2017
By Jennifer Jimenez Independent Newsmedia The 2017-18 proposed budget for the Dysart Unified School District has been set, almost. Prior to July 15, the budget for the next school year will …

Higher Sun Cities sewer rates likely

5/30/2017
By Rusty Bradshaw Independent Newsmedia If the Arizona Corporation Commission follows the advice of an administrative law judge, Sun Cities residents will see a large increase in their sewer …

New sports offer choices for Sun Cities active …

4/18/2017
From left, Recreation Centers of Sun City West Governing Board President Wanda Schnabel, RCSCW General Manager Mike Whiting and Sun City West Pickleball Club President Donna Maloney, along with club …

‘Superstar’ playing at Arizona Broadway Theatre

4/9/2017
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” plays through April 16 at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane. According to Arizona Broadway Theatre’s website, “Jesus …

Arizona Charter Academy explores Europe for last time

4/8/2017
ACA students pose for a photograph at the Quirinal Palace in Rome. (Courtesy of Emily Holdaway) By Emily Holdaway, SPECIAL TO INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA Students and staff at Arizona Charter …

Dysart tries to connect with students leaving Arizona …

3/31/2017
When Arizona Charter Academy converts to a K-8 school from K-12 next year, this building will change from the home of the high school to the sides of the grades six through eight middle school. By …

Valley fire districts team up to cut costs

3/9/2017
From left, Battalion Chief Brad Cohen, Battalion Safety Officer T.J. MacKay, Firefighter Matt Licardi, EMT Jacob Tocco and Capt. Andy Skinner of the North County Fire & Medical District discuss …

Things to do in the West Valley: March 3-5

3/3/2017
Below is a listing of events being held this weekend in the West Valley. Dates, times, and details are subject to change. Contact the host site to verify information. 3/3 FRIDAY LANDSCAPE SHOW: …