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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It's opening day in the NFL!

Four-Down Territory Ep. 3 – Sports Are Back

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
May 14, 2020
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House Coronavirus Taskforce, addresses his remarks at a coronavirus update briefing Monday, March 16, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci offers live, online testimony to Senate health committee

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 12, 2020
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to action on Saturday.

Sports return with UFC slate of events but no fans

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 12, 2020
Arizona sports teams are offering prize packages for COVID-19 relief.

Arizona sports organizations team up for COVID-19 relief

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 9, 2020
California Wildflower

Creative ideas for Mother’s Day during Self-Isolation

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 8, 2020
Brown County Courthouse, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice, Patience Roggensack, widely criticized for statement implying that meat-packers are not among Brown County’s, “regular folks”

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 7, 2020
Some businesses are monitoring their employees work from home with specialized software

Some businesses using monitoring software to supervise at-home workers

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 7, 2020
Orleans Parish Prison

Prisons becoming nation’s biggest coronavirus sources

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 6, 2020
Jared Taylor is scheduled to speak at ASU on Sept. 2

ASU, UA, NAU all plan for in-person classes fall semester, Scottsdale CC to continue remotely

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 5, 2020
NASCAR will resume racing on May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina.

NASCAR, UFC announce return to action, MLS to allow individual workouts soon

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 2, 2020
Protestors gather at the Phoenix State Capital to Reopen Arizona

Protestors against the Stay at Home order showed up at the Arizona State Capitol

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 2, 2020
President Donald J. Trump, seated next to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, listens as China’s President Xi Jinping, right,

Trump administration pursues investigations on Chinese government

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
May 1, 2020
new phone apps could help trace coronavirus contact

Phone apps could aid automated coronavirus tracking

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 30, 2020
Wall Street Sign

Some large companies receive relief loans meant for small businesses

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 30, 2020
President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un rumored dead…or possibly just fine

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 30, 2020
Businesses in some states are starting to reopen, but concerns over feasibility persist.

More states begin to reopen as stay-at-home orders expire, lack of testing, treatment a concern for many

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 28, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - CG Illustration.

COVID-19 is proving to be a very difficult virus to treat

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 28, 2020
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been cancelled.

Scripps National Spelling Bee cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak, event linked directly with journalism

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 25, 2020
Governor Tim Walz speaking at the Fitzgerald Theater after being sworn in as Minnesota's 41st governor, St Paul MN

Minnesota Governor announces breakthrough strategy to combat the spread of COVID-19

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 23, 2020
There's always surprises during the NFL draft.

NFL virtual draft begins tonight, Draft-a-Thon live-stream raises money for COVID-19 relief

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 23, 2020
The U.S. Open Tennis center near New York City, pictured here last summer, has become a field hospital during the battle against COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreak causes major sporting events to cancel or reschedule, leagues discussing possible ways to resume seasons

Ole Olafson and Michael Russell
April 22, 2020
A City of Phoenix Police Department supervisor squad car parked outside City Hall in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 6, 2020. In the far background is the Phoenix Municipal Court building.

Phoenix Police seeking any tips from witnesses

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 21, 2020
Gas station signs

As oil prices diminish, concerns over oil production increase

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 21, 2020
The Capitol Building in Columbia, South Carolina

Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee make plans to reopen, South Carolina already lifts restrictions

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 21, 2020
Austin Texas Capital Building

Protests start after growing fear of economy not opening soon enough

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 19, 2020
World Wrestling Federation released over 20 wrestlers and numerous production staff on Wednesday.

Sports entertainment giant World Wrestling Federation cuts wrestlers, producers, office staff

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 17, 2020
A new variation of COVID-19 has U.K. researchers and others concerned

Despite President Trump being eager to open economy again, Health specialists and politicians say it will be a slow recovery

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 16, 2020
A lighthearted interview between Todd Walsh and Bob Melvin also spotlights MusiCares COVID Relief Fund

Valley Broadcaster, Todd Walsh, with sports, entertainment and nostalgia

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 16, 2020
SAT/ACT college entrance exams will likely be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak

SAT/ACT college entrance exams affected by COVID-19 outbreak

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 16, 2020
08' political cartoon

Political ad campaigns will be blow for blow from both parties

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 15, 2020
Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker won the recent NBA 2K Players Tournament.

Suns players Booker, Ayton take over NBA 2K Players Tournament, $100,000 to go towards COVID-19 relief

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 15, 2020
Arizona was among several NHL teams to begin laying off workers

Arizona among NHL teams laying off workers while season remains suspended

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 14, 2020
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaking with attendees at the Presidential Gun Sense Forum

Democratic Nominee Joe Biden receives endorsement from many of his competitors including Senator Bernie Sanders

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 14, 2020
Businesses face new challenges with increasing demand on every-day products

Businesses face new challenges with increasing demand on every-day products

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 11, 2020
SCC guard Xavier Fuller was named 1st team All-American.

Scottsdale basketball player selected as 1st-team All-American

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 10, 2020
A new variation of COVID-19 has U.K. researchers and others concerned

Research shows the lineage of COVID-19 and its mutations and how this helps with making vaccines.

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 9, 2020
Details about a COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the public on Dec. 5

Biotech firm testing possible treatment for COVID-19, coronavirus antibodies

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 9, 2020
Valley Metro Light Rail Train - Downtown Phoenix

City Council votes to cap the number of passengers on public transportation

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 8, 2020
White House Coronavirus Update Briefing

Memos sent to National Security Council in January and February warned of worst-case scenarios of COVID-19 outbreak

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 7, 2020
A plan under consideration by MLB could bring all 30 teams to the Valley for the remainder of the season

MLB considering plan for all 30 teams to play remainder of season in Phoenix area

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 7, 2020
Large cats with COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo raise questions about pet safety.

Zoo animals infected with COVID-19 raise concerns for pet owners

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 7, 2020
former students may get some relief from loans during COVID-19 outbreak

Two recent actions offer temporary relief from federal student loan debt

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 4, 2020
10 million Americans file for unemployment, record numbers continue to grow

10 million Americans file for unemployment, record numbers continue to grow

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 3, 2020
Responding to the 2020 Census affects federal funds, Congressional seats

Responding to the 2020 Census affects federal funds, Congressional seats

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
April 2, 2020
The NFL draft will continue, but the public event scheduled for Las Vegas was cancelled.

NFL draft to continue as scheduled with changes to protect against COVID-19

Ole Olafson, Reporter
April 2, 2020
A recent executive order restricts evictions from hardships caused by COVID-19

Executive orders could help unemployed renters

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 31, 2020
Joann Fabric department store

Some Non-Essential businesses argue to stay open

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 31, 2020
Life coach Kamilla Benforte and Podcast Host Ivana Venema-Nunez

In The Closet: Monday Blues with Life Coach Kamilla Benforte

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Producer/Host
March 27, 2020
If the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl at home this year, Tom Brady will have helped two different cities to hold multiple pro sports titles

NFL free agency in full swing, Brady joins Arians in Tampa Bay

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 27, 2020
U.S. Capitol in Monochrome

$2.2 Trillion Aid passes 96-0 in Senate, awaits approval in the House of Representatives

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 26, 2020
An image from the United Kingdom urging people to help protect health workers by self-isolating

Many states mandate shelter-in-place restrictions to slow spread of COVID-19

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 26, 2020
Toilrt tissue has become an unusually sought after item during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toilet paper shortages and limits on consumer consumption

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 25, 2020
A California teenager has died of COVID-19. Experts urge young people to avoid infection.

California teen dies from COVID-19, youngest reported fatality in U.S.

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 24, 2020
India will lock down for 21 days in hopes of slowing down spread of COVID-19

India will lock down for 21 days in hopes of slowing down spread of COVID-19

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 24, 2020
Grocery delivery apps are becoming popular during COVID-19 outbreak

Mobile Application downloads mirror changing economy during COVID- 19 pandemic

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 24, 2020
A MCCCD student tested positive for COVID-19

MCCCD student tests positive for COVID-19

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 23, 2020
Teachers had to become online instructors when the COVID-19 pandemic struck

In-person/hybrid classes at Maricopa County Community Colleges to be taught online for remainder of semester

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 20, 2020
President Donald J. Trump joins Vice President Mike Pence as he addresses his remarks at a coronavirus (COVID-19) update briefing Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.

Republicans propose $1 trillion in emergency aid for businesses, individuals experiencing income loss from COVID-19 outbreak

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 20, 2020
Reading a book can increase your knowledge and pass time during self isolation

Creative ideas for self-isolating

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 19, 2020
Bars in Phoenix have reopened with special restrictions and limited capacity

Phoenix, other Valley cities declare states of emergency in COVID-19 outbreak, some forcing businesses to close

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 19, 2020
Former Vice President, Joe Biden at a campaign rally in Des Moines.

Joe Biden wins in Arizona, Illinois and Florida, Ohio delays voting

Ivana Venema-Nunez and Ole Olafson
March 18, 2020
Department of State Seal

China expels U.S. journalists from three major publications

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 18, 2020
Bad weather, as well as high infection rates from the omicron variant of the coronavirus are causing holiday travel issues.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport remains open despite travel restrictions, Coronavirus concerns

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 17, 2020
The NCAA DI Men's and Women's basketball tournaments, among others, will not be played this year.

Major sports leagues cancel or postpone seasons due to Coronavirus concerns, NBA player infected

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 13, 2020

More than 80,000 protestors gathered in Mexico City on Sunday to proclaim femicide to be rampant in Mexico

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 12, 2020
Maricopa Community Colleges suspend all in-person classes from March 16-20: will assess possibility of temporary district wide online instruction in lieu of in-class instruction

Maricopa Community Colleges suspend all in-person classes from March 16-20: will assess possibility of temporary district wide online instruction in lieu of in-class instruction

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 12, 2020
A MCCCD student tested positive for COVID-19

Latest update from Maricopa County Community College District regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
March 11, 2020

Rising Recap – Phoenix Rising chop down Portland Timbers 2 in 6-1 home, season opener

Cynthia Tapia, Reporter
March 9, 2020
Maricopa Community College's Latest Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Maricopa Community College’s Latest Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 7, 2020
Jackson and Buck work out the details of our first XFL fantasy trade

Four-Down Territory Ep 2 – XFL Fantasy Trade

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
March 6, 2020
Velaserapter as Orange Cassidy

[Photo] Turnbuckle Sandwich Ep 17 – Be Part of the Revolution

Adin Vilasevic - Producer/Co-Host and Humberto Arredondo - Producer/Co-Host
March 4, 2020
Jackson Dungan doing his thing in the studio.

Four-Down Territory Ep 1 – Astros Bean-Ball Fest

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
February 28, 2020
Bernie Sanders at a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, August 2019

Bernie Sanders, Defining and Defending Democratic Socialism

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
February 28, 2020
In The Closet- Energy Healing with Kamilla Benforte

In The Closet- Energy Healing with Kamilla Benforte

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
February 27, 2020
Darcy Kuemper returned to action Tuesday night. #15 Brad Richardson (foreground) scored Arizona's only goal.

Darcy Kuemper back in goal for Coyotes, Brad Richardson scores shorthanded in 2-1 loss

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 25, 2020
Things are starting to look very Dark Orderish in the studio!

[Photo] Turnbuckle Sandwich Ep 16 – The Unforgiven’s Revenge

Humberto Arredondo - Producer/Co-Host and Adin Vilasevic - Producer/Co-Host
February 25, 2020
Young players will be fighting to stake their claim in the Coyotes' future during the 2021/22 season.

Coyotes steal Lightning’s thunder with 7-3 victory, Garland, Keller score two goals each, Kuemper assigned to Tucson

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 22, 2020
Jackson Dungan in the studio. Notes and everything!

Incomplete Passes 3.0 Ep 9 – Our Very Own XFL Fantasy League

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
February 21, 2020

Campaign stop in Phoenix for President Trump draws large crowds of supporters: protestors showed up as well

Monserrat Apud de la Fuente and Ivana Venema-Nunez
February 21, 2020
Students in the computer lab at SCC.

8-week, campus wide, time-compressed courses: Unpopular as the majority proposal offering for Scottsdale Community College students and faculty

Brian Palm, Ivana Venema-Nunez, and Jackson Dungan
February 16, 2020
Mackey wasn't here to take a selfie so this is the original logo...that's Garrett Glynn

Incomplete Passes 3.0 Ep 8 – I’m Sorry For What My Teammates Did

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
February 14, 2020
Line at voting poll

The Latin demographic to be represented in presidential electoral campaigns

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
February 12, 2020
Tim Slone and Jackson Dungan in the house!

Incomplete Passes Ep 7 – No XFL fantasy?!

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
February 7, 2020
Arizona Defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin winds up for a shot

Coyotes fall short against Carolina after big win

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 7, 2020
The Edge is back!

[Photo] Turnbuckle Sandwich Ep 13 – You Think You Know Me?

Humberto Arredondo - Producer/Co-Host, Adin Vilasevic - Producer/Co-Host
February 4, 2020
Iowa welcome sign

Tech glitch delays results of Iowa caucus

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
February 4, 2020
Co-Hosts Timothy Slone and Jackson Dungan. Hey! Are you guys going to The Open?

Incomplete Passes 3.0 Ep 6 – Ole gets “The Box”

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
January 31, 2020
Goalie Adin Hill got the start Thursday night against Los Angeles

Alex Iafallo spoils Coyote’s homecoming with hat trick for Kings in 3-2 win

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 31, 2020
Kobe Bryant #24 Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna, die in aviation accident

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 26, 2020
Podcasting is one of the many skills you can acquire at Northeast Valley News.

Incomplete Passes 3.0 Ep 5 – The Super Show!

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
January 24, 2020
"Join Us"? What is The Unforgiven up to now?

[Photo] Turnbuckle Sandwich Ep 12 – Get Ready to Rumble!

Adin Vilasevic - Producer/Co-Host and Humberto Arredondo-Producer/Co-Host
January 21, 2020
Mackey wasn't here to take a selfie so this is the original logo...that's Garrett Glynn

Incomplete Passes 3.0 Ep 4 – Welcome to Buckland Timothy Slone

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer
January 17, 2020
Donald Trump at a speaking engagement

Allegations from the Lev Parnas interview—one day before Senate impeachment trial of Trump

Ivana Venema-Nunez, Reporter
January 16, 2020
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