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

Ole Olafson, Senior Audio Producer/Assistant Managing Editor

All content by Ole Olafson

German soccer, the Coyote’s exodus, UFL spring football and NBA playoffs

Ole Olafson, Thomas Bonvehi, Ethan Cohen, Michael Brown, and Josh Bleimeyer
April 16, 2024
Taliesin West

Weekend creative writing workshop to be offered at Taliesin West

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 29, 2024
Mesquite trees like these will be given out to SRPMIC members during their Earth Day celebration.

Tree propagation event to start Mesquite trees for Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community land restoration

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 19, 2024
J.D. Hill answered questions about composting and his business, Recycled City, following showings of "Kiss the Ground" at Scottsdale Community College.

Recycled City turns food waste back into food while helping the environment

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 10, 2024
Maricopa Community Colleges Main Office

Maricopa Community Colleges employees, including minor children’s information, compromised by health insurance data breach—Social Security numbers, other personal data at risk

Ole Olafson, Nicole White, and Araceli Montiel—Investigation
February 4, 2024
A composting bin outside of CNUW's greenhouse at Scottsdale Community College

Screening of documentary film “Kiss the Ground” highlights sustainable techniques to possibly reverse climate change

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Chico, the World's best Chuckwalla entertains visitors at Toad Hall

Reptiles, amphibians, bugs…oh my!

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 19, 2024
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is hoping to reduce the Salt River horse herd to 100-200 animals

Bureau of Land Management begins planned removal of 1,000 burros near Kingman while Arizona Department of Agriculture seeks to significantly reduce Salt River horse herd size

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 11, 2024
Interim SCC baseball coach Ty Gavin

New coach…new season

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 4, 2024

Fantasy Football or Gridiron Nightmare

Ole Olafson, Thomas Bonvehi, and Ethan Cohen
December 12, 2023

The Four Best Teams

Ole Olafson, Chance LeBlanc, Michael Brown, and Ethan Cohen
December 5, 2023

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Sports Side Dishes

Ole Olafson, Ethan Cohen, Preston Grace, and Matt Roberts
November 28, 2023

Foot + Ball = Soccer

Ole Olafson, Kira Caspers, and Thomas Bonvehi
November 14, 2023

Grudge Match Grievance

Ole Olafson, Thomas Bonvehi, and Ethan Cohen
November 7, 2023

NBA poor and primo

Ole Olafson, Thomas Bonvehi, Ethan Cohen, and Preston Grace
October 31, 2023

College Football Playoff Profusion

Ole Olafson, Chance LeBlanc, Ethan Cohen, and Preston Grace
October 24, 2023

Major League Baseball Bonanza

Ole Olafson, Josh Bleimeyer, Tank Hanna, and Ethan Cohen
October 17, 2023

Rules for Fools-NFL rules we’d like to see changed

Ole Olafson, Michael Brown, Ethan Cohen, Thomas Bonvehi, and Tank Hanna
October 10, 2023

The Good the Bad and the Ugly…Takeaways from the first quarter of the NFL season

Ole Olafson, Thomas Bonvehi, Mike Brown, and Josh Bleimeyer
October 3, 2023
baseball bracket breakdown

This Day In Sport Ep 4-23 Baseball Bracket Breakdown

Ole Olafson, Chance LeBlanc, Preston Grace, Ethan Cohen, and Tank Hanna
September 26, 2023
The women's team on the practice ground at Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale Community College women’s soccer team ranked nationally

Ole Olafson, Reporter
September 23, 2023
pro vs college football...we knew this would get ugly, just like the end of the Florida/Tennesse game!

This Day In Sport Ep 3-23 Pro vs College Football…That Is The Question

Ole Olafson, Thomas Bonvehi, Mike Brown, Ethan Cohen, and Marcus Reichley
September 19, 2023
HE'S HURT! (Professional actors. Do not attempt to recreate without a life guard)

This Day In Sport Ep 2-23 NFL’s Most Shocking…Week One

Ole Olafson, Preston Grace, Thomas Bonvehi, Tank Hanna, and Josh Bleimeyer
September 12, 2023
A portion of the non-perishable food items available at Artie's FIT Market Resource Pantry.

Artie’s FIT Market Resource Pantry offers help to hundreds in need

Ole Olafson, Reporter
September 12, 2023

This Day In Sport Ep 1-23 College Football Realignment

Ole Olafson, Preston Grace, Thomas Bonvehi, and Ethan Cohen
September 5, 2023
A baby desert tortoise in Toad Hall nibbles at a skull for calcium.

Preserving and protecting desert animals

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 25, 2023
Farewell Coach Bunker! You will be missed.

Mark Bunker named head men’s basketball coach at Western New Mexico University after bringing consistent success to Scottsdale Community College

Preston Grace and Ole Olafson
May 8, 2023
Kermit -- a Konica Minolta digital printing press in the SCC print lab

Visual Communication program, print lab, find new homes in Language Communications department

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 13, 2023
Main entrance to SCC campus

Council of Student Leaders at Scottsdale Community College accepting applications for new members until Jan. 20

Ole Olafson, Reporter
January 10, 2023
Counseling Services is located at SC-108

Mental health disorders rise among young people-including stressed out students

Ole Olafson, Reporter
November 24, 2022
Fighting Artichokes men's basketball are looking forward to a new season

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep 22-4 Meet Jalen and Tanner

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
October 7, 2022
Left to right Jason Cousineau, Preston Grace, Alex Keeler (Your producer apologizes for cutting you out...I blew it)

[Photo] 4-Down Territory Ep. 22-4 Wild In or Wild Out?

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer, Preston Grace, and Jason Cousineau
October 5, 2022
left to right Josh Deakyne, host Adam Vjestica, Braxton Hyatt

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep 22-3 Meet Braxton and Josh

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica – Host
September 29, 2022
left to right: Cash Scott, host Adam Vjestica, Greg Giles

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep. 22-2 Meet Cash and Greg

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
September 22, 2022
left to right Jake Smith, host Adam Vjestica, Rafe Canale

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep 22-1 Meet the New Guys

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
September 15, 2022
Message to all space aliens...return Alex Keeler or else!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-17 PAC 12 Preview Show

Ole Olafson, Jared Heath, and James Mackey
August 18, 2022
Artichoke volleyball players listen to Head Coach Regina Mannix during practice on Tuesday

Nationally ranked Artichoke volleyball open regular season Aug. 19

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 17, 2022
SCC soccer have begun practicing in earnest leading up to Friday's exhibition game.

Scottsdale Community College soccer launches new campaign

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 11, 2022
Water Users Recreation Site has been closed since July 30

Water Users Recreation Area on Lower Salt River to reopen August 12

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 10, 2022
Two affordable housing communities are slated for construction in Phoenix

Maricopa County and Chicanos Por La Causa partner to provide two new affordable housing communities in Phoenix

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 2, 2022
Hard to argue with this line of thinking!

Unique journalism program at Scottsdale Community College teaches reporting, production skills to students of all ages

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 26, 2022
AZ SR 87 remains closed between Mesa and Fountain Hills as crews work to repair downed transmission lines

Summer monsoon storms damage property, down power lines, outages remain in Eloy, Arizona City

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 19, 2022
The D.O.J. is investigating the PGA Tour

Department of Justice investigating PGA Tour for antitrust violations

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 14, 2022
It's Ginny Dickey vs. Joe Arpaio for Fountain Hills Mayor

Incumbent Ginny Dickey opposed by former Sheriff Joe Arpaio in Fountain Hills Mayor race

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 12, 2022
Arizona voters will be selecting a new attorney general this fall

Three women among six Republican candidates for Arizona Attorney General

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 5, 2022
Some Arizona cities won't have fireworks for reasons other than the pandemic

Chandler, Flagstaff, Phoenix, Tempe celebrate July 4 without fireworks

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 30, 2022
NEVN reporter Ole Olafson interviews Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega at the Vortex awards at SCC

Now is the right time to make a difference in your community by enrolling in JRN 210, News and Media Production, at Scottsdale Community College

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 28, 2022
This group of campaign signs at E. McDonald and Pima Rd. seem relatively safe.

New wave of campaign signs crowd Scottsdale street corners, state law protects election signage

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 21, 2022
JRN 210 offers real life reporting experience

Work as a reporter or broadcaster through nevalleynews.org at Scottsdale Community College JRN 210 Digital News Production

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 18, 2022
West Nile virus is spread through mosquito bites

As monsoon season approaches, Maricopa County introduces new website to inform public about mosquitoes, West Nile virus

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 7, 2022
South Mountain CC Men's Golf with NJCAA National Championship. Head Coach Chelsea Carroll far right.

South Mountain Community College wins eighth NJCAA DII National Golf Championship

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 3, 2022
Lake Pleasant has been the scene of five drowning deaths and a boating death in the last six weeks

Two more drownings over Memorial weekend add to already deadly summer on Arizona lakes

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 31, 2022
The women's side of the NCAA golf championships were decided on Wednesday at Grayhawk Golf Club

Stanford sweeps 2022 NCAA Women’s golf tournament at Grayhawk Golf Club

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 26, 2022
Campus was closed May 19 as workers switched the water supply.

Scottsdale Community College makes good on decades-old promise to become Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community water customer

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 24, 2022
Cordero Holmes, 2022 Graduation speaker at Rio Salado Community College

2022 Rio Salado graduate Cordero Holmes to receive two prestigious scholarships

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 19, 2022
Outdoor fun also means outdoor safety

Rising temperatures make outdoor safety key for students and families on summer break

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 17, 2022
Climbers get into their safety harnesses at Phoenix Rock Gym

Prospective rock climbing club at Scottsdale Community College awaits approval from Council of Student Leaders

Ole Olafson, Reporter
May 10, 2022
The 2022 Vortex Creative Writing and Arts Journal

[Photo] 2022 Vortex Awards at Scottsdale Community College expand to include visual arts and graphic design

Marshall Baker and Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer
May 5, 2022
Last pod of the regular season. Finals and summer break ahoy!

Incomplete Passes Ep 22-9 MLB Early Season ‘Fair or Foul’

Ole Olafson, Alex Keeler, James Mackey, Jared Heath, and Adam Vjestica
May 4, 2022
A number of players with ties to Arizona were dradfted into the new USFL.

Scooby Wright, Case Cookus among players with Arizona ties drafted by new USFL

Ole Olafson, Reporter
March 27, 2022
Left to right; Tyler Curvey, host Adam Vjestica, Dante Gonzales

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep 5 The Last Dance

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
March 24, 2022
The Suns open the playoffs on Sunday against the Clippers.

Phoenix Suns come back against Sacramento Kings, win in overtime

Daniel Moreno and Ole Olafson
March 22, 2022
Scottsdale CC will hopefully need to make room for more banners after the team returns from the National Tournament

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep 4 The Big Dance

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
March 11, 2022
Your host Adam Vjestica (left) reports from the P.E. complex via Zoom

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep. 3 Special Playoff Edition

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
March 3, 2022
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance can be found at Scottsdale Community College

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offered at Scottsdale Community College

Ole Olafson, Reporter
February 26, 2022
Your host Adam Vjestica at practice.

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep. 2 Win or Go Home

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
February 24, 2022
Adam Vjestica hosts a looks inside SCC basketball

[Photo] Artie Ball This Week Ep 1 Two Games Remaining

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Adam Vjestica
February 18, 2022
We're not talking heads, we're talking skulls...anyone can see that!

[Photo] 4-Down Territory Ep 22-2 Saquon Barkley ruined my season…again

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer, Alex Keeler, and Foday Kromah
January 18, 2022
Bad weather, as well as high infection rates from the omicron variant of the coronavirus are causing holiday travel issues.

Surge of new COVID-19 cases derails holiday travel for thousands, prompts opening of new testing centers

Ole Olafson, Reporter
December 28, 2021
Blue Origin space capsule

First year of space tourism comes to a close with astronaut’s daughter, all-star football player among passengers

Ole Olafson, Reporter
December 16, 2021

Scottsdale Community College holding ‘Sonder’ open mic events

Ole Olafson, Reporter
November 16, 2021
SCC's softball team is gearing up for another season next spring.

[Photo] SCC softball wants to pile up the victories, on and off the diamond

Alex Keeler, Reporter
November 11, 2021
Hard to argue with this line of thinking!

[Photo] High school students! Begin your reporting career at Northeast Valley News

Northeast Valley News
November 6, 2021
Spencer Rattler was not at Mackeycon. Good dream sequence though Mackey!

[Photo] 4-Down Territory Ep 21-4 Mackeycon Guests Gone Wild

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
October 6, 2021
NEVN reporter Foday Kromah gets set to drop a fire podcast episode.

[Photo] 4-Down Territory Ep 21-2 Nagy is starting Fields

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer and Foday Kromah
September 24, 2021
James Mackey and Foday Kromah in our new, physically distanced recording area

[Photo] 4-Down Territory Ep 21-1 Nagy should start Fields

Ole Olafson – Senior Audio Producer, James Mackey, and Foday Kromah
September 15, 2021
Texas is suing several school districts for imposing mask mandates.

Texas to sue school districts for imposing mask mandates

Ole Olafson, Reporter
September 11, 2021
Health officials and many school districts remain at odds with Gov. Doug Ducey's efforts to eliminate mask mandates at schools.

Health officials see rapid rise in COVID-19 cases among teens and children

Ole Olafson, Reporter
September 6, 2021
A 2020 photo of the front of Hoover Dam which forms Lake Mead

Level 1 water shortage declared on Colorado River, rationing to primarily affect farmers in Pinal County, Ariz.

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 18, 2021
Jared Taylor is scheduled to speak at ASU on Sept. 2

Arizona universities announce new mask usage requirements for fall semester

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 11, 2021
The Herberger Theater will require mask usage and social distancing when the Theater season begins this fall.

Concert venues, theaters continue to reopen amid rising COVID-19 cases; some will require mask usage

Ole Olafson, Reporter
August 3, 2021
Tucson City Hall, which will again require mask-wearing in light of new CDC recommendations.

Peoria, Phoenix, Tucson reinstate mask policy for all city buildings

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 29, 2021
Some businesses and even whole countries are requiring proof of vaccination for certain activities.

Some businesses, countries requiring proof of vaccination before service

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 20, 2021
Peoria Unified School District was warned by Gov. Doug Ducey's office to rescind a policy aimed at unvaccinated students.

Peoria Unified and Catalina Hills School Districts warned by office of Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 15, 2021
The Delta Aquariids and Perseids meteor showers should produce plenty of shooting stars

Delta Aquariid and Perseid meteor showers offer summer sky watchers plenty of shooting stars

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 10, 2021
Rains and cooler weather in the northern part of Arizona has prompted the reopening of Coconino and Kaibab national forests

Tiger Fire grows despite rains, Coconino, Kaibab forests reopen to visitors

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 6, 2021
A number of communities are holding public fireworks displays this July 4

Independence Day fireworks back with a bang, Scottsdale, Goodyear plan largest displays ever

Ole Olafson, Reporter
July 3, 2021
The Suns open the playoffs on Sunday against the Clippers.

Phoenix Suns advance to NBA Finals with decisive Game 6 victory over L.A. Clippers

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 30, 2021
The Tonto National Forest is among the areas closed to visitors because of extreme fire danger.

Forest Service closes five of six Arizona national forests, some recreation areas to remain open

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 29, 2021
Lightning caused several new wildfires in Arizona, including the Backbone Fire

Backbone Fire grows, evacuation orders issued for Pine, Strawberry, Hunt Ranch

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 22, 2021
Rugged terrain, high temps and low nighttime humidity are making firefighting efforts difficult in Arizona

Pinnacle, Slate Fires add to list of active Arizona wildfires

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 16, 2021
The lab company Valisure recently found certain lots of sun care products to be contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen

Testing reveals some sun care products contaminated with carcinogenic chemical benzene

Ole Olafson, Reporter
June 11, 2021
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