Reporting from the Northeast Valley, Phoenix, and surrounding communities. State, National and International coverage- from the campus of Scottsdale Community College.

Northeast Valley News
Reporting from the Northeast Valley, Phoenix, and surrounding communities. State, National and International coverage- from the campus of Scottsdale Community College.

Northeast Valley News
Reporting from the Northeast Valley, Phoenix, and surrounding communities. State, National and International coverage- from the campus of Scottsdale Community College.

Northeast Valley News

Cynthia Tapia

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Former Vice President Joe Biden was officially named the 2020 Democratic nominee. Shown here at a pre-pandemic forum.

Joe Biden officially named Democratic candidate for President, Bill Clinton, Jill Biden voice support

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 19, 2020
Podium for former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden at a community event at Sun City MacDonald Ranch in Henderson, Nevada.

Monday kickstarted the first virtual Democratic National Convention

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 18, 2020
Suns coach Monty Williams at a previous press conference

Suns go undefeated in NBA seeding tournament, still fall short of playoffs

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 17, 2020
The PAC-12 Conference postponed all fall sports until at least Jan, 1, 2021

PAC-12, Big Ten Conferences ‘postpone’ fall sports seasons

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 13, 2020
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a press conference Friday, Jan. 3, 2020,

Mistrust over Trump’s views, speeches and executive orders high among Americans

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 13, 2020
Sen. Kamala Harris becomes the first Black woman to be included on a presidential ticket

Joe Biden announces selection for Vice-Presidential candidate

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 12, 2020
Coyotes mascot Howler is definitely excited about the team's new draft picks

Arizona Coyotes end eight year playoff drought, will face Colorado Avalanche in Western Conference quarterfinals

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 11, 2020
Protestors gathered infront of CIty Hall in Downtown Phoenix

An anniversary march in downtown Phoenix over the 2014 police killing of Michael Brown Jr., is met with 8 arrests by Phoenix police

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 10, 2020
Junior Flemmings scored a hat-trick against New Mexico United

Junior Flemmings scores hat-trick as Phoenix Rising roll against New Mexico United

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 9, 2020
Taylor Hall scored a goal and had three assists is the Coyotes qualifying series win over Nashville.

Coyotes advance through qualifying round with series win over Nashville

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 8, 2020
School Sign to cross road

Data shows that Arizona schools shouldn’t reopen yet

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 7, 2020
An explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday left an estimated 300,000 people homeless.

Deadly Beirut explosion looks to be caused by ammonium nitrate shipment impounded in 2013

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 6, 2020
Vice President of the United States Mike Pence speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.

Pence spreading the word on SCOTUS rulings that don’t line up with Christian conservatives

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 6, 2020
The Arizona primaries were Tuesday.

Arizona primary elections establish state, local political candidates for general election

Ole Olafson and Ivana Venema-Nunez
August 5, 2020
Empty classrooms have become a pandemic symbol, as remote learning gained a firm foothold during the 2020-21 school year.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issues executive order allowing school districts and charter schools to reopen on-site learning at their own discretion

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 4, 2020
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a press conference Friday, Jan. 3, 2020,

President Trump threatens executive action if Democrats and Republicans fail to agree on second stimulus package

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 4, 2020
President Donald J. Trump walks across the South Lawn of the White House to board Marine One in January

Joe Biden leads President Trump in Michigan, Republicans vow to defend red states

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
August 2, 2020
Rising are back home after a two game road trip.

Rising return home, won’t be denied against El Paso Locomotive

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 1, 2020
The Suns continue to hold the NBA's best record at 39-9.

Phoenix Suns get second chance at playoffs during ‘Race for No. 8’ to restart NBA season

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 31, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - CG Illustration.

Arizona COVID-19 numbers gradually improving, percent of positives and hospitalizations down during July

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 30, 2020
County Recorder is in charge of mail-in ballots

Stephen Richer battles Clair Van Steenwyk for County Recorder in August 4 primary

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 30, 2020
The Marlin's season is on hold after multiple positive COVID-19 tests among players and staff

MLB pauses Miami and Philadelphia’s seasons following positive COVID-19 tests of several Marlins players

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 28, 2020
Maricopa County Court House

Body of Junseok Chae found in landfill On July 17, two arrests made, charges filed

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 28, 2020
The Arizona senate special election is a three party race

Arizona Senate special election has a candidate for everyone

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 25, 2020
Lots of choices await Scottsdale voters in Aug. 4 Primary Election

Early accessibility for voters in Maricopa County starting on July 25

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 23, 2020
MLB starts their pandemic-shortened season today with no fans. Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the season.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw ceremonial first pitch to begin pandemic delayed MLB season

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 23, 2020
Travel restrictions are in place in many U.S. states

Summer travelers should take note of varying state travel restrictions

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 22, 2020
voting booth

Republican Allister Adel challenged by three democratic candidates for Maricopa County Attorney

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 21, 2020
Sports broadcaster Todd Walsh joins the show. Pictured with Coyotes Coach Rick Tocchet and D-Backs Manager Tory Lovullo left to right in a prepandemic interview.

Four-Down Territory Ep 7 – Special Edition with Fox Sports Arizona Broadcaster Todd Walsh

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
July 21, 2020
Protestors walk to Arizona City Hall

President Trump issues executive orders meant to reform policing, protect monuments from vandalism

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 20, 2020
Details about a COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the public on Dec. 5

Oxford University group nears completion of testing for potential COVID-19 vaccine

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 20, 2020
Charleston, S.C. has been hit hard by new COVID-19 cases

Young COVID-19 victims in South Carolina diagnosed with MIS-C

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 16, 2020
Arizona State University

Arizona Universities monitoring COVID-19 cases but continuing to move forward with plans to offer in-person classes

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 16, 2020
Lots of choices await Scottsdale voters in Aug. 4 Primary Election

Stephen Allen faces off against Warren Solomon for San Tan Precinct constable

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 15, 2020
California is one of the states forced to take steps backward in reopening from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

California regresses in COVID-19 recovery, infighting erupts between Atlanta Mayor and Georgia Governor

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 15, 2020
Voter Registration

Voter registration Instructions for upcoming elections

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 14, 2020
The LDS Temple is considered the centerpiece of Mesa's Downtown

Mesa mayoral race pits incumbent John Giles against Verl Farnsworth

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 14, 2020
President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a press conference Friday, Jan. 3, 2020,

Trump demands schools to reopen for fall semester while his approval rates decline

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 12, 2020
Junior Flemmings scored the first goal of the night in a 4-0 victory

Phoenix Rising speak out against racism as season reopens, scoring picks up where it left off

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 11, 2020
Sheriff Paul Penzone

Maricopa County Sheriff part of the 2020 elections ballot, Joe Arpaio among four other Republican candidates

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 9, 2020
The Ivy League has cancelled sports until Jan. 1

Ivy League cancels all sports until Jan.1, over 100 NCAA football players test positive for COVID-19

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 9, 2020
Jared Taylor is scheduled to speak at ASU on Sept. 2

Universities continue plans to reopen, Arizona colleges still scheduled for in-person classes among soaring COVID-19 cases

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 8, 2020
Sweden's lax COVID-19 restrictions don't seem to have worked as planned

Sweden’s nonrestrictive COVID-19 strategy leads to higher death rate, similar economic damage as other countries

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 7, 2020
The NHL is getting ready to drop the puck again on Aug.1

NHL announces return to play, extended collective bargaining agreement

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 7, 2020
Heavy rains caused a deadly landslide at a jade mine in Myanmar

Deadly Myanmar landslide kills, injures hundreds, many still unaccounted for

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 4, 2020
Vanessa Guillen military photo, credited to facebook page Find Vanessa Guillen

One suspect dead, suspect’s girlfriend in custody after Vanessa Guillen disappears

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 3, 2020
Autonomously operated trucks could make drivers obsolete

Self-driving trucks operating in Arizona, truckers fear for jobs, public safety

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
July 2, 2020
Lots of choices await Scottsdale voters in Aug. 4 Primary Election

14 hopeful candidates compete for Scottsdale Mayor, City Council seats

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 2, 2020
Minor League Baseball cancelled their season on Tuesday afternoon.

COVID-19 pandemic causes Minor League Baseball to cancel 2020 season

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 1, 2020
apps on iphone screen.

India bans Chinese apps following bloody border dispute

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 30, 2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifted restrictions on public gatherings Thursday.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey extends legal protection for front-line healthcare workers, pauses some businesses and delays first day of school

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 30, 2020
It's opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 6 – Major League Baseball is back…we hope

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
June 27, 2020
2002 Ford Police Interceptor

Three Tucson police officers and their chief resigned after Carlos Ingram-Lopez dies in police custody

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 26, 2020
Grand Canyon University's basketball team is in quarantine

GCU basketball team quarantined after positive COVID-19 tests, sports stumble on comeback trail

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 25, 2020
City Councilman Guy Phillips is being asked to resign

Scottsdale City Councilman being called to resign after using the words “I can’t breathe” in reference to wearing a face mask

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 25, 2020
Baseball season is back!

MLB to play shortened season beginning in late July

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 25, 2020
Protestor from W.E. Rising Project infront of Riot Police

Trump rally at Phoenix church draws protesters, Phoenix police use non-lethal force to disperse demonstrators

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 24, 2020
Many college football players reported for voluntary workouts earlier this month

Hopes for college football dim as players become infected

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 23, 2020
In The Closet but not "in the closet"

In The Closet – What the heck just happened?

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Producer/Host
June 21, 2020
AZ Gov. Ducey recently quit ignoring rising COVID-19 numbers

Summer Holiday and protests spike Arizona’s COVID numbers. Was Ducey’s reaction too little, too late?

Ole Olafson, Editorial
June 20, 2020
SCOTUS Surrounded by Blossoms

U.S. Supreme Court votes to continue DACA, measure passes by simple majority

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 19, 2020
Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills, Arizona.

‘First’ Trump campaign rally set for Saturday in Tulsa, health experts concerned

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 18, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and a masked Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

Governor Doug Ducey announces #MaskUpAZ campaign and signs executive order for contact tracing to be in effect

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 18, 2020
The US Supreme Court

The Supreme Court rules for anti-discrimination against LGBTQ individuals

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 16, 2020
many fear Maria Ressa's conviction an attempt to erode freedoms of the press

Award winning journalist convicted of libel, news site known to be critical of Philippine President Duterte

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 16, 2020
The Bush Fire continues to grow. Stewart Mountain Dam in foreground.

[Photo] Trio of large wildfires continue to burn in Arizona, Bush Fire now largest fire in U.S.

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 14, 2020
A new variation of COVID-19 has U.K. researchers and others concerned

Concerns grow among health care experts as COVID-19 cases increase in Arizona

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 13, 2020
It's opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 5 – All Roads Lead to Disney World

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
June 12, 2020
Protestors walk to Arizona City Hall

Protesters demand funding for Police Departments be redirected to communities and social programs

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 12, 2020
Nancy Pelosi D-California.

The Justice in Policing Act enters revision in the House of Representatives

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 11, 2020
The PGA Tour returned to action today

Professional golf returns with tournament at Colonial Country Club

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 11, 2020
President Trump plans to resume campaigning in two weeks.

President Trump announces plans to resume campaign rallies, mass gatherings could take place in as little as two weeks

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 10, 2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

Arizona hospitals urged to prepare for new wave of COVID-19 patients

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 9, 2020
Major League Soccer plans to restart their season in Florida.

Major League Soccer, United Soccer League announce plans to return to action

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 9, 2020
The NBA plans to restart their season in Disney World near Orlando, Fla.

NBA moves closer to reopening season with help from Mickey and Minnie

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 6, 2020
Scottsdale Fashion Square was the site of looting last week.

Jake Paul charged with Criminal Trespassing and Unlawful Assembly

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 5, 2020
A power plant owned by Norilsk Nickel spilled 20,000 tons of diesel fuel into an arctic river.

Russian diesel fuel spill threatens fragile arctic ecosystem

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 4, 2020
Mojave Desert, California magnitude 6.4 earthquake (10:33 AM, 4 July 2019)

Earthquake of 5.5 magnitude hits Mojave Desert, seismologists expect more aftershocks

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 4, 2020
Photos taken at the Protest in Phoenix, Az.May 28 2020

Protests started in The United States have encouraged more around the World

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 4, 2020
The Robert E. Lee monument in Richmond, Va. before being damaged by protesters last weekend

George Floyd demonstrations damage, cause removal of several Confederate monuments

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 3, 2020
Photos taken at the Protest in Phoenix, Az.May 28 2020

Phoenix protesters being ‘hunted’ on Sunday were shown solidarity on Monday.

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
June 2, 2020
Members of the media have been attacked while covering George Floyd protests

Journalists attacked by police, demonstrators while covering George Floyd protests

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 2, 2020
It's opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep 4 – Creeping back towards the playoffs

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
May 30, 2020
local activist Jarrett Maupin

Phoenix protesters call for Justice on behalf of George Floyd, several arrests made

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 29, 2020
The NHL announced plans for a playoff restart

NHL proposes plan to return to play, Coyotes get chance for playoff berth

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 28, 2020
SpaceX

SpaceX launch postponed until Saturday because of Tropical Storm Bertha

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 28, 2020
Minneapolis police are involved in another officer-involved killing

George Floyd killing sparks more protest in Minnesota, Minneapolis police department under scrutiny again

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 27, 2020
President Trump called for churches to reopen last Sunday

Trump deems churches essential, calls for governors to allow in-person services

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 26, 2020
Yellow crazy ant

Scientists create ant birth-control to eliminate the plague of fire ants and yellow crazy ants in Hawaii

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 26, 2020
NASCAR will race from Charlotte Motor Speedway this week

Memorial Weekend features choices for sports fans

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 23, 2020
TSA PreCheck Signs in Indianapolis

Holiday travelers should expect changes at airports, during flights, as airlines try to keep passengers safe

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 22, 2020
Parts of Michigan and Ohio are experiencing flooding after days of heavy rain

Flooding in Michigan causes evacuations, threatens chemical plant, toxic waste site

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 21, 2020
The Superior Court courthouse of Maricopa County at 201 West Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, part of the Judicial Branch of Arizona.

Suspect in Westgate shooting in custody

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 21, 2020
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, listens to a reporter’s question at the coronavirus (COVID-19

President Trump announces using Hydroxychloroquine

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 19, 2020
The University of Kentucky is among colleges hoping to reopen for fall semester

ASU among universities seeking legal immunity for COVID lawsuits stemming from campus reopening

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 19, 2020
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lifted restrictions on public gatherings Thursday.

Arizona’s stay-at-home order expiring Friday at midnight, state enters phase one of reopening

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 15, 2020
The White House

‘Obamagate’, the alleged undermining of Trump’s presidency

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 14, 2020
Arizona State football opens its season on Sept. 2 against Southern Utah.

Colleges seek to make plans for fall semester, some to reopen in-person classes

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 14, 2020
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