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City of Scottsdale ordered to pay $5.25 million in wrongful termination lawsuit

A Maricopa County Superior Court jury sided with former Scottsdale City Prosecutor Shawn Fuller May 14 and awarded him $5,250,694 in damages in a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city. …
neighbors

Long-time Duet volunteer embodies spirit of Older Americans Month

Every May, the United States Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living observes Older Americans Month, recognizing the contributions of aging adults and reaffirming …
Things to do

Scottsdale Gallery Association presents June Days Gold Palette ArtWalk

On Thursday, June 6, the Scottsdale Gallery Association and participating member galleries present the June Days Gold Palette ArtWalk in conjunction with the city of Scottsdale’s June Days …
Baseball

Saguaro-Scottsdale wins 4A baseball state title

The Saguaro Sabercats capped off their undefeated season with a state championship title on Monday, May 13. The No. 1 Sabercats (19-0) defeated No. 3 Canyon del Oro (16-2) 2-1 in a rematch of …
GRANT FUNDING

Scottsdale City Council approves priorities for CDBG money

Scottsdale will soon have a new pot of money to help the city’s most vulnerable population as well as residents looking to upgrade their homes or have emergency repairs completed. The city …

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art exhibit

Scottsdale Arts, Koryn Woodward Wasson flirt with desert in exhibition

Scottsdale Public Art’s newest exhibition, “Flirting with the Desert,” running through July 1 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library, features the artwork of Koryn Woodward Wasson. …
business

Marti Weinstein promoted to partner at Diversified Partners

Diversified Partners, a leading Scottsdale real estate brokerage and development company, announced the promotion of Marti Weinstein from retail leasing and sales associate to partner. Weinstein …
TAX

Save our Preserve sales tax proposal draws opposition/support

Everyone seems to be able to agree that Scottsdale’s parks are old and crumbling, especially in the south part of town. They also seem to agree on things like the McDowell Sonoran …
travel

Construction on Scottsdale Road starting May 13

A crack fill and micro seal project is scheduled on Scottsdale Road between Indian Bend Road and Gold Dust Avenue May 13–June 10. Crews will be working overnight from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. …
health

Learn from experts, earn credit at Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit

Hear from experts in the field about addiction, anxiety, suicide, multicultural mental health and more. Franciscan Renewal Center’s Mental Health Summit: Understanding Today’s …
Western Derby

Kimes Ranch Western Derby returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale

The Kimes Ranch Western Derby, an 11-day showcase featuring a variety of cow horse competition, is returning May 29 through June 8 to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The derby is free and open to the …
Nonprofits

Arizona Diamondbacks give $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale is one of eight nonprofit organization in the too receive funding as part of the Arizona Diamondback’s Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award Grants. This …
Miss Arizona

Miss Arizona set for next chapter in life

Miss Arizona 2023 Tiffany Ticlo (Formerly Miss Scottsdale) graduated suma cum Laude this month with a 3.9 GPA from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU with a degree in computer science …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility
Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, as well as a Paradise Vally resident.

Sacco: Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week will be celebrated May 19-25 this year. The week spotlights travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating …
Joe Smyth (Submitted photo)

Smyth: Civility over bedlam

Another reader expresses her concern about the Independent’s civility checklist for opinions, arguing that it can constrain free speech. I respectfully disagree.  There are plenty of …
Joanna Peyton (Submitted photo)

Peyton: Consider applying for Scottsdale Leadership

What’s the secret to growing, thriving, healthy community? A pipeline of forward-looking leaders who are motivated to unite our community, preserve what makes us unique and innovate to keep us …

Bengert: Is SUSD training the next generation of radical activists?

Over the past weeks, we have observed protests on college campuses across the nation. These events, which I believe are orchestrated and funded by external radical activists, have exploited the …

Shaler: Voters should provide proof of citizenship

People registering to vote who do not provide adequate proof of citizenship are allowed to vote a “Federal Only” ballot. So, what prevents all of these recent immigrants from voting for president and U.S. Congress in November?
Michael Stalter

Stalter: Best ways to cook American wagyu beef

American wagyu is becoming known around the world as one of the top styles of beef. Due to its amazing marbling of fat, tenderness and unique flavor American wagyu beef is demanded by chefs all over …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Scottsdale school celebrates A+ award

Fatimah Amer received the Stella Kiarie Innovation Award at the 2023 Arizona Health Equity Conference. (File photo)

Scottsdale student sparks hope

One of Scottsdale’s brightest young minds recently added another award to her resume. Fatimah Amer was recognized as one of the Arizona Junior Achievement (JA) 18 Under 18 Award recipients …
Five students from Scottsdale area schools were chosen by the Dragon Kim Foundation for it’s fellowship program. The students are Zara Pearce, Nila Kathiravan, Sasha Ana, Maya Ravishankar and Parisa Choudhury.

Five Scottsdale students chosen for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship Program

The Dragon Kim Foundation, an Orange County, California-based nonprofit has announced the selection of 131 teens from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds living in Arizona, California, and Nevada to …
Joshua Richards, a Scottsdale resident studying at the United States Air Force Academy, has been initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

Scottsdale student inducted into honor society

Joshua Richards, of Scottsdale, was recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. Richards was initiated at the United States Air Force Academy. Richards is among approximately …
Thirty five local girls, including eight girls from Scottsdale, earned the highest honor in girl scouting, the coveted Gold Award.

Eight Scottsdale Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

The Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, has been awarded to 35 local girls this year, including 8 girls from Scottsdale, from the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. The …
The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program will put on the Kinetic Connections dance show for free at the schools performing arts center May 3-4.

SCC dance program presents free dance concert

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Kinetic Connections, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. The show …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Israeli war hero Avigdor Kahalani will speak on the current fighting in Gaza at Chabad of Scottsdale, 10215 N. Scottsdale Road at 7 p.m. on May 20.

Israeli war hero to speak on conflict in Middle East

Israeli war hero to speak on conflict in Middle East Chabad of Scottsdale is offering a special lecture event, featuring Israeli war hero and expert on the current situation in Israel, Avigdor …
Scottsdale native Sara Crow was selected as a fellow for the 2024 Sundance Directors and Screenwriters Labs.

Scottsdale native Sara Crow selected for Sundance Labs

Like many filmmakers, Sara Crow applied every year to the Sundance Institute to workshop her feature scripts. When she finally got a phone call to interview, she couldn’t believe it. …
Day Camp at the Princess for kids 6 through 12 this summer will include activities like Lagoon fishing, mini golf and swimming.

Scottsdale Princess offers summer day camp for kids

This summer, kids 6-12 will have the opportunity to enjoy day camp at the Princess. The brand new luxury camp experience at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale, AZ …
Photo booth set up at OH Pool.

Start summer activities at these two resorts

Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows have summer happenings starting Memorial Day weekend. Hotel Valley Ho is located at 6850 E. Main Street, Scottsdale. Mountain Shadows is located at 5445 E. …

Pac-12 Baseball Tournament swings back into Scottsdale Stadium

Nine teams will compete May 21-25, starting with round-robin pool play Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Three games will take place each day. The three pool winners will advance to the Friday …

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