David Iversen
David Iversen is a Phoenix-based journalist and digital content editor. He’s a veteran reporter who has covered everything from local politics to national investigations, writing for FOX, The New York Times, Business Insider, and other outlets. David’s previous work is in DuPont-winning podcasts, Emmy-nominated documentaries on Apple, Starz, CNN and Paramount+. Before his documentary work, he was an investigative journalist for ABC.
When he’s not chasing a story, David enjoys hiking, photography and chasing his young daughter around playgrounds.
Expertise
- News gathering & writing
- Broadcast
- Documentary video & photography
- Simpsons trivia
Education
- Columbia University – Master’s in Journalism
- St. Cloud State University – Bachelor’s in Rhetorical Science
Achievements & Awards
- Father to a super cool baby girl
- DuPont Award, The Line
- Emmy Nomination, The Line
- Edward R. Murrow Award
Social Media Profiles
- X: @daviivers
- BlueSky: @daviivers
- Instagram: @welivethere_
- Threads: @welivethere_
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Mar 27, 2026In private meeting, Kolodin admitted bill targets mail-in voting, former AZ GOP chair alleges
Former GOP chair Gina Swoboda alleged that state Rep. Alexander Kolodin privately admitted his election overhaul bill is designed to end mail-in voting.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2026Phoenix police cut ribbon on new 500,000-square-foot headquarters
The Phoenix Police Department celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Mar 26, 2026Chipotle, Einstein Bros. among first tenants at 86-acre Park Algodon development in west Phoenix
Phoenix-based developer Creation completed construction on Park Algodon, a $250 million industrial and mixed-use development in west Phoenix.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2026Arizona gas prices surge $1.37 in a single month as Iran conflict roils oil markets
Arizona drivers are paying $1.37 more per gallon than they were a month ago as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 26, 2026Phoenix’s historic March streak of breaking daily heat records, triple-digit temperatures ends
Phoenix's historic March heat wave showed some signs of cooling down Thursday as the city narrowly missed reaching triple digits for a ninth consecutive day and fell just short of breaking the daily heat record.
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ARIZONA RESTAURANT NEWS | Mar 26, 2026Frozen yogurt shop 16 Handles to open first Arizona location in Chandler this weekend
New York-based frozen yogurt chain 16 Handles is debuting its first Arizona location Saturday, bringing its self-serve dessert concept to the East Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 2026More than 70 No Kings protests planned across Arizona on Saturday
Protesters opposed to the Trump administration are planning "No Kings" demonstrations at more than 70 locations across Arizona on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 26, 20262 Arizona Lottery players hit big in Pinetop, Scottsdale
Two Arizona lottery players won a combined $210,000 in Wednesday's drawings, state lottery officials said.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Phoenix approves oversight of federal immigration enforcement in 8-1 vote
The Phoenix City Council voted 8-1 Wednesday to approve the Community Transparency Initiative, establishing local oversight of federal immigration enforcement activities and how they can use city-owned property.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Phoenix Council votes unanimously to strip Cesar Chavez name from streets, parks, holiday
The Phoenix City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to strip Cesar Chavez's name from 51 city-owned properties and rename a holiday after sexual abuse allegations against the labor leader.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Buckeye man arrested after standoff at apartment complex
A 21-year-old man is facing felony charges after a standoff with police at a Buckeye apartment complex on Tuesday, authorities said.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Phoenix hits 100 degrees as historic March heat wave stretches to 8 days
Phoenix broke another heat record on Wednesday after temperatures reached triple digits for an eighth consecutive day.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Arizona gun store owner indicted on terrorism charges for allegedly arming Mexican cartels
A federal grand jury recently indicted an Arizona gun store owner on terrorism-related charges, accusing him of attempting to supply firearms to two Mexican drug cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Arizona Humane Society warns of scam targeting owners of missing pets
The Arizona Humane Society is warning animal lovers to watch out for a recent spike in scam calls impersonating its employees.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2026SAFE Alert canceled for missing 69-year-old man last seen in Gilbert
Gilbert police are searching for a 69-year-old man who went missing Tuesday night and may be disoriented due to a medical condition.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2026Phoenix speed cameras caught 70,000 violations during grace period. Now, the tickets are real
Speed cameras across Phoenix are starting to issue citations after a warning period ended with the devices capturing more than 70,000 violations.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2026Gov. Katie Hobbs launches $15M utility assistance program for working families
Gov. Katie Hobbs on Tuesday launched a $15 million utility assistance program aimed at helping tens of thousands of Arizona families manage rising energy costs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2026Sky Harbor TSA agent says ICE was escorted like ‘royalty,’ told to shadow unpaid workers
Immigration Customs and Enforcement officers have arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and TSA agents are being asked to show them the ropes. TSA agent Martina Santana explains why working without pay is adding insult to injury.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2026Arizona Broadway Theatre announces 2026-27 season with world premiere, regional debuts
Arizona Broadway Theatre will stage 10 productions in its 22nd season, including a world premiere and three regional debuts, the company announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2026Arizona native Dennis Coyle released after more than a year in Taliban custody
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities released American academic Dennis Coyle on Tuesday after holding him for more than a year, the country's Foreign Ministry announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2026Scottsdale’s Museum of the West set to unveil $12M expansion
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is unveiling a multimillion-dollar expansion featuring the new Louis Sands IV Center this week.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2026Federal regulators say Mexico’s pollution, not Arizona’s, is why Phoenix air fails standards
Federal regulators ruled Monday that pollution from Mexico, not local sources, is why Phoenix fails air quality standards.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 2026Maricopa County launches probe into 207 voters’ citizenship
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is investigating more than 200 people whose citizenship and voter eligibility have been questioned by the county recorder.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 23, 202616 new inspection lanes to open at San Luis border crossing
Sixteen new vehicle inspection lanes will open Friday at the San Luis Port of Entry. The expansion doubles the crossing's northbound capacity at Arizona's second-busiest non-commercial border port.