NE Valley Times

Goldwater Institute files lawsuit against city of Scottsdale regarding proposed tax hike

By NE Valley Times | Jun 26, 2024

The Goldwater Institute has filed a lawsuit on behalf of three residents of the city of Scottsdale on the basis of the city deceiving voters about the impact of a proposed tax adjustment that will be on the November 5 ballot.

ONE Community receives $100K grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

By NE Valley Times | Jun 26, 2024

ONE Community Foundation receives $100,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation

Local Government Meeting today in Northeast Valley

By NE Valley Times | Jun 26, 2024

Northeast Valley City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Audit reveals gaps in city’s bridge infrastructure assessments

By NE Valley Times | Jun 25, 2024

The audit of Bridge Infrastructure Assessment was included in the City Council-approved fiscal year (FY) 2023/24 Audit Plan. The objective was to review processes and controls relating to bridge inspections, repair, and maintenance, including follow-up on related recommendations from Audit No. 1905 issued in 2019.

Audit identifies critical issues in city's identity and access management

By NE Valley Times | Jun 25, 2024

The City Auditor’s Office engaged Protiviti to conduct an audit of Identity and Access Management (IAM). IAM encompasses business processes, policies, and technologies designed to manage digital identities, ensuring that users access data only with appropriate credentials. The audit aimed to evaluate the City's IAM processes and controls.

City court meets minimum accounting standards, audit finds

By NE Valley Times | Jun 25, 2024

This audit of City Court Minimum Accounting Standards was included in the City Council-approved fiscal year (FY) 2023/24 Audit Plan. The objective was to review the City Court’s compliance with the Minimum Accounting Standards (MAS) established by the Arizona Supreme Court through the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). The review covered the three-year period from 2021 through 2023.

Government event this week in Northeast Valley: June 23-29

By NE Valley Times | Jun 24, 2024

The following event is scheduled to take place in Northeast Valley this week.

Founder of SPPI: ‘We have received considerable pushback from Mesa Public School’ regarding records transparency

By NW Valley Times | Jun 24, 2024

Patrick Brenner, founder, and president of the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI), said that Mesa Public School had resistance and litigation over their use of the Carlson balancing test to deny records and that it is concerning for broad authority and impact on transparency. Burnett was a guest on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times Podcast.

Scottsdale prepares voters with phased polling center openings ahead of primary election

By NE Valley Times | Jun 24, 2024

Maricopa County is preparing for the upcoming primary election on July 30 by opening 224 voting centers through a phased approach starting July 3. This method aims to enhance the reliability of in-person voting and expand voter access. Voters can find their nearest polling location, along with wait times and hours, using an interactive map at Locations.Maricopa.Vote.

Maricopa County prepares for phased opening of voting centers ahead of primary election

By NE Valley Times | Jun 24, 2024

Maricopa County Elections will employ a phased approach to open 224 voting centers by Election Day, starting with its first openings on Wednesday, July 3. This strategy aims to enhance the reliability of in-person voting operations and significantly expand voter access.

NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | Jun 22, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

SparkOffline partners with Heart Agency for exclusive women's workshop

By NE Valley Times | Jun 19, 2024

SparkOffline has announced a partnership with the Heart Agency to offer an exclusive workshop tailored for women navigating post-divorce and loss dating. The event will be held at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia.

Scottsdale detective dies from duty-related injuries

By NE Valley Times | Jun 18, 2024

Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So died Thursday, June 13, after sustaining duty-related injuries. Detective So honorably served the city of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Police Department for nine years, ending his watch as a dedicated member of the Special Assignments Unit.

Scottsdale observes Juneteenth closure; mourns detective's passing

By NE Valley Times | Jun 18, 2024

Most city offices and facilities in Scottsdale will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. However, trash and recycling collection services will remain unaffected.

City offices close for Juneteenth while police mourn fallen detective

By NE Valley Times | Jun 17, 2024

Most city offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Trash and recycling collection is not affected. Residents are advised to place their containers in the usual spot by 5 a.m. on the morning of collection or the night before.

NE Valley Times area weekly mass times

By NE Valley Times | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the NE Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

2 bank failures in Maricopa County since 2012

By NE Valley Times | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, two of which occurred in Maricopa County.

Scottsdale mourns death of Police Detective Ryan So

By NE Valley Times | Jun 14, 2024

Scottsdale Police Detective Ryan So died Thursday, June 13, after sustaining duty-related injuries. Detective So served the city of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Police Department for nine years, concluding his service as a member of the Special Assignments Unit.

From NW Valley Times

Climate and environmental policy expert: Homeless heat related deaths are caused by ‘the urban heat island effect’ not climate change

By NE Valley Times | 5 months ago

H. Sterling Burnett, director of the Arthur B. Robinson Center on Climate and Environmental Policy, said that many heat-related deaths in Phoenix's homeless population are often wrongly blamed on climate change when they are actually caused by the urban heat island effect. Burnett was a guest on a recent episode of the Grand Canyon Times Podcast.

New principals appointed for Coronado High and Mountainside Middle Schools

By NE Valley Times | Jun 12, 2024

The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board has appointed Melinda Splitek as the new principal of Coronado High School and Amy Hardy as the new principal of Mountainside Middle School. The appointments were made during the Board’s meeting on June 11.