Mesa Independent

Mesa Independent Your source for unbiased news in Mesa —keeping residents informed and connected. Published by Independent Newsmedia

The Mesa Independent, which started in 2021, is mailed for free monthly to ZIP codes 85209 and 85212, serving Eastmark and Sunland Springs Village. Earlier versions of the newspaper — including when it was known as the East Mesa Independent — were distributed for 58 years, with the last weekly issue on April 27, 2016. Editorial coverage focuses on hyper-local news including neighborhood issues, sc

hools, city government and the myriad events and activities that make Mesa unique. The digital daily newspaper at https://www.yourvalley.net/mesa-independent/ covers the entire city of Mesa, delivering readers stories on issues affecting their quality of life and promoting involvement in their local neighborhoods through activism, entertainment and business news.

Kenneth Brauer, 34, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being found guilty of 13 counts for a domestic-violen...
08/18/2026

Kenneth Brauer, 34, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being found guilty of 13 counts for a domestic-violence incident in Mesa. Link in first comment.

A private company will now be managing the Mesa Convention Center and the Mesa Amphitheatre. Link in first comment.
08/18/2026

A private company will now be managing the Mesa Convention Center and the Mesa Amphitheatre. Link in first comment.

Cancer Support Community Arizona is expanding its programs to HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, bringing ca...
08/18/2026

Cancer Support Community Arizona is expanding its programs to HonorHealth Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, bringing cancer support and connection to more individuals and families across the East Valley. Link in first comment.

A 155,597-square-foot industrial building to be constructed south of the southwest corner of North Greenfield Road and E...
08/18/2026

A 155,597-square-foot industrial building to be constructed south of the southwest corner of North Greenfield Road and East McDowell Road in Mesa is to consolidate Phoenix and Mesa operations at a new headquarters for ER2, an IT services and technology company. Link in first comment.

In case you missed it: A 4,689-square-foot Terrible’s convenience store and 4,156-square-foot fuel canopy are planned ab...
08/17/2026

In case you missed it: A 4,689-square-foot Terrible’s convenience store and 4,156-square-foot fuel canopy are planned about 1,500 feet south of the southwest corner of South Crismon Road and East Southern Avenue in Mesa. Link in first comment.

A 43-year-old Mesa man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor, authorities said. Lin...
08/16/2026

A 43-year-old Mesa man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor, authorities said. Link in first comment.

Gas prices rose 2 cents a gallon in the Valley during the past week to settle at $4.44 a gallon, according to AAA Arizon...
08/15/2026

Gas prices rose 2 cents a gallon in the Valley during the past week to settle at $4.44 a gallon, according to AAA Arizona. Link in first comment.

A Mountain America Credit Union with a drive-thru is to be constructed on 1.5 acres at the northeast corner of East McKe...
08/15/2026

A Mountain America Credit Union with a drive-thru is to be constructed on 1.5 acres at the northeast corner of East McKellips and North Recker roads in Mesa.

It includes a 5,434-square-foot financial institution building and 2,397-square-foot facilities building. Link in first comment.

The 233 Suites, a 76-room boutique hotel operating under the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, anchors a redevelopment project ...
08/14/2026

The 233 Suites, a 76-room boutique hotel operating under the Unscripted by Hyatt brand, anchors a redevelopment project alongside Crust Simply Italian, Bombolino’s Caf and The Nightingale speakeasy plus 13,000 square feet of new class A office space. Link in first comment.

A 78-lot attached single-residence development is planned on 5 acres about 270 feet east of the northeast corner of Sout...
08/14/2026

A 78-lot attached single-residence development is planned on 5 acres about 270 feet east of the northeast corner of South Power Road and East Guadalupe Road in Mesa. Link in first comment.

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