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Herrington: Learn CDC’s latest COVID-19 mask …

2/28/2022
The Arizona Department of Health Services has consistently followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and today’s updated CDC recommendations on mask use are no exception.

Johnson: It’s fashionable to support fashion …

2/28/2022
It’s fashionable to support apparel startups, innovation, sustainability, technology, and domestic manufacturing! You can show your support today by aligning with the nation’s most unique fashion incubator right here in Tempe.

Rediscovering America: A quiz on our national parks' …

2/25/2022
March 1 is the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yellowstone National Park, our country’s first national park. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of America’s National Park System and the National Park Service.

Ross: Learn the benefits of continued education for …

2/25/2022
Lifelong learning has been proven to slow cognitive decline and help older adults live a longer, fuller life. Sagewood, a luxury senior living community in Phoenix, has made it its mission to incorporate a program that promotes continued education.

Navidad: Here’s why you should consider fostering a …

2/24/2022
Last year, the Arizona Animal Welfare League saved closed to 2,000 animals at risk for euthanasia at other shelters, but who were not quite ready to be put up for adoption. Our dedicated foster families help us care for our most difficult medical cases and even bottle-feed neonate puppies and kittens who need round-the-clock care for them to survive.

Join the civil discussion: Independent invites readers …

2/24/2022
You’re invited to join in civil discussions of important community matters. Independent Newsmedia, the publisher of the Daily Independent at YourValley.net, strives to serve the community with accurate, unbiased news through comprehensive coverage of local, regional and national issues.

Hutton: Putin should feel wrath of sanctions now, …

2/23/2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin should suffer sanctions regardless of whether he pulls back from attacking in Ukraine. He has already violated his neighbor and an attack will be additive. His tyrannical bullying has to be addressed now — and later.

Kirsch: Here’s what to do when your child needs help …

2/23/2022
If the child is struggling at all — in school work (academics), making friends, teachers complaining about behavior, almost anything that concerns you or the teachers — the school should be notifying you and suggesting to meet to evaluate the child for a 504 plan (accommodations) or an IEP (special education).

Seed Up Saturday (Feb. 26): The importance of seed …

2/22/2022
The demand for seeds has skyrocketed during the pandemic as home gardening bloomed, resulting in seed shortages. As more people turned to gardening to grow fresh and nutritious food, seeds became treasured assets.

Doctor: The ADHS COVID-19 Data Dashboard is changing; …

2/22/2022
Throughout the pandemic, your state government and Arizona’s hospitals have worked together to provide data critical to understanding and responding to the invisible enemy that is COVID-19.

Flood: March 12 art, food and wine event to benefit …

2/21/2022
What could possibly top an evening of fine art, delicious food and excellent wine? Perhaps enjoying all three while supporting a cause that is near and dear to your heart!

Rediscovering America: A Presidents Day quiz

2/20/2022
Presidents Day, which originated in the 1880s, will be observed on Feb. 21 this year. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of America’s presidents and the American presidency.