PINETOP-LAKESIDE – The majority of the people who attended the June 18 council meeting were there for a last ditch effort in hopes of dissuading the council of accepting Planning and Zoning’s recommendation to approve 25.5 acres on Vallery Lane from Open Space (OS) to Recreational Vehicle Pa… Read more
SHOW LOW — When one takes into account the high level of support law enforcement typically gets from local residents, it is not surprising tha… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS — There is a new COVID-19 order: “Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger.” This order has heralded the slow re-opening … Read more
Protesting what they called “the outrageous Executive Order from Gov. Doug Ducey,” the Truck Stop in Wagon Wheel invited vendors from the Show… Read more
Kicking off the Back the Blue event on July 4 at the Pinetop-Lakeside Police Department, the crowd gathered before 9 a.m. to show support for … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — On the heels of a zoning approval on Vallery Lane in Lakeside from Open Space (OS) to Recreational Vehicle Park (RVP), owne… Read more
WAGON WHEEL — A press release from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) stated there was a deputy-involved shooting in Wagon Wheel which … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The town of Pinetop-Lakeside issued a proclamation mandating the use of masks starting on June 24. In just one day, the pol… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Representatives for Smith Bagley, Inc. d/b/a Cellular One of North East AZ, appeared before the Planning and Zoning Commiss… Read more
UPDATE: Support for the police officers, Sat., July 4, 2020. The walk will be from Lakeside Police Department to the Show Low Police Departmen… Read more
Judging by the long line of traffic going into Mountain Meadows Recreation Complex in Lakeside on Saturday evening, June 27, the Balloon Glow … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Though many anticipated they should arrive extra early for the June 18 council meeting in order to secure one of the 24 sea… Read more
NAVAJO COUNTY — So, let’s say the lot next door’s piled with junk, construction debris, broken down cars, abandoned washing machines, discarde… Read more
June 4 — Pinetop-Lakeside Police in the 2900 west block of White Mountain Boulevard arrested Michael Paul Wilson, 31, of Lakeside, on an Apach… Read more
Social distancing at the Pinetop-Lakeside council meeting on June 18 allowed 24 residents, along with a few outside waiting their turn, to exp… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS – Being a parent during COVID-19 is nothing new on the home front for Myles Erdmann. He and the love of his life, Roxann, had … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Kids of all ages need a safe space. A place to feel part of a group — a place to belong. It comes easy for some and, for ot… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS — For over seven years, Anthony Hancock, owner and dispatcher of the ride share service Saferide, has been helping the communi… Read more
PINETOP LAKESIDE & VERNON — Multiple communities throughout the White Mountains and the US celebrated Flag Day on Sunday, June 14. Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Although the usual retirement party could not be held this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions, five retirees and the 202… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — COVID-19 did not stop residents and neighbors of the Blue Spruce Heights subdivision from coming out on June 11 to once aga… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Meet Gretchen Knox, recent Blue Ridge High school graduate. Among her many titles — outdoor enthusiast, sports competitor, … Read more
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PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Answering the call for the RE:center’s plea for masks for Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center and Whiteriver Hospital… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS – “You can do something big, or you can do something small. Because whatever you do ... it’s better than nothing at all. Foste… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – Appearing telephonically for the June 4 council meeting, Public Works Director Matt Patterson explained staff's recommendat… Read more
PINETOP–LAKESIDE – Three graduating seniors from Blue Ridge High School who have served as members of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MY… Read more
LAKESIDE — Navajo County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) deputies arrested a 56-year-old man living in the 3000 block of Birch Drive after he allegedl… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS — After 3 months of dealing with stay-at-home orders and restrictions, the economy is slowly opening up again. Many businesses… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE & SHOW LOW – The City of Show Low, Navajo County and the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside are partnering to help our neighbors l… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – Navigating events during COVID-19 has been extremely difficult for event planners as they hope against hope that their even… Read more
May 12 — Pinetop-Lakeside Police arrested Jeremiah Spencer Beavers, 35, of Show Low, on a warrant out of Show Low for failure to comply on ori… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – The Town of Springerville rescinded it’s Declaration of Emergency regarding COVID-19 on May 20 and the Navajo County Board … Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS — It may say food trucks and Margaritas on the marquee at The Truck Stop in Wagon Wheel, but on Sundays it is gospel music and… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – Around 2007 the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside began charging development impact fees which are a one-time charge that developers… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Blue Ridge Junior High School in Lakeside was named one of 20 National Finalists across the country in the 10th annual Sams… Read more
SHOW LOW – Almost seven decades after he was born in Upstate New York, John “Cisco” Francisco, who attended grade school in Pennsylvania, high… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – With Gov. Doug Ducey’s announcement last week regarding the general reenergizing of Arizona’s economy, Mayor Stephanie Irwi… Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Short-term, school districts statewide have created graduation ceremonies to incorporate social distancing in the the time … Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS — The Independent has been following a number of high-interest criminal cases, some for more than one year now. The pandemic h… Read more
WHITE MOUNTAINS – Just like everybody who isn’t Irish celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, it is somewhat like that with Cinco de Mayo, whether peopl… Read more
Built in 1982 and purchased by the Pederson Group of Phoenix in 2018, remodeling of the White Mountain Village in Pinetop-Lakeside is in full … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE – If you are a recycler and have been accustomed to dropping off your old newspapers at the recycling shed located near the L… Read more
Pinetop-Lakeside Senior Center's is hosting a Welcome Back Summer Social at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the White Mountain Nature Center, 425 … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Former Gov. Jane Dee Hull died last week at the age of 84. She and her husband, obstetrician Dr. Terry Hull, kept a summer … Read more
PINETOP-LAKESIDE - Mimicking Capt. Kirk from the Star Trek Enterprise, Paramedic Charles Rose brought a bit of levity to Pinetop Fire this wee… Read more
PINETOP — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds residents and visitors that black bears are already moving through the forest a… Read more
In continuing their college education, students at Northland Pioneer College will benefit from $29,883 raised by NPC Friends & Family on A… Read more
The Blue Ridge Unified School District Fab Lab has an urgent need for donations. Students working at Fab Lab have been building items needed f… Read more
PHOENIX — Jane Dee Hull, whose tenure as the first woman governor led to major and lasting changes in Arizona government, died Thursday, with … Read more
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