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 BUSINESS | Aug 3, 2026Taiwan to open Phoenix cultural office amid TSMC growth
The office will support Taiwanese residents and companies in Arizona and New Mexico, expand education and trade ties, and connect with TSMC’s growth.
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ARIZONA WATER WATCH NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Central Arizona Project president says feds ‘bought the lies’ on Colorado River plan
Terry Goddard says Arizona should be outraged that the plan requires lower basin states to cut water use by 20% while upper basin states face none.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Arizona joins 22-state lawsuit to block federal insurance rule that would gut ACA protections
The Trump administration's own estimates project the rule will cause two million people to lose insurance coverage in 2027 and five million by 2030.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 31, 2026Surveillance video captures two armed robberies before Chandler police make arrest
Chalina Harrison, 39, faces four felony charges after Chandler police used license plate technology to track her to a second armed robbery on Arizona Avenue.
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ARIZONA TRAFFIC | Jul 31, 2026Weekend Valley construction closes lanes on Loop 101, Loop 202 and SR 51
Widening and paving projects will close lanes Friday night through Monday morning. ADOT has posted detours.
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ARIZONA WILDFIRES | Jul 31, 2026Pocket Fire burn scar keeps Slide Rock swimming area closed through September
Flash flooding and Pocket Fire debris will keep Slide Rock's swim area closed through September, but trails and picnic areas remain open.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Katie Hobbs won’t debate Andy Biggs in governor’s race
Hobbs' campaign says direct voter engagement is more effective, but the governor hasn't debated an opponent since 2018. Biggs has also skipped debates.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Man indicted on murder charge in fatal shooting at Phoenix gas station
Jaheime Brown faces a second-degree murder charge after a confrontation at a Phoenix gas station left Julio Osife Diaz dead. He is being held on a $1 million bond.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 30, 2026Phoenix tourism hits record $13.4 billion in visitor spending in 2025
The Phoenix metro welcomed 47.7 million visitors in 2025, with total economic impact reaching $23.6 billion, a Tourism Economics report found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 30, 2026Scottsdale bistro Campo to close permanently after 5 years
The restaurant and bar was best known for its house-made pastas and cooking classes. It's final service is Friday night.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2026Wrongful death lawsuit alleges Arizona ignored 19 abuse reports before killing of 10-year-old
The mother's wrongful death lawsuit says DCS returned the girl to her abusers even after she fled to a gas station for help and a hospital reported suspected abuse.
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ARIZONA BORDER AND IMMIGRATION NEWS | Jul 29, 2026Yassamin Ansari calls for closure of Texas ICE detention center after oversight visit
The Arizona congresswoman visited the Texas ICE facility and called conditions for detained women, children and families "nothing short of horrific."
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2026Phoenix’s Rhythm Room to close after 35 years as owner announces retirement
The beloved blues venue will host a farewell season of shows starting Aug. 27 before shutting its doors for good on May 30, 2027.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 29, 2026Man in medical distress dies after Phoenix police respond to apartment disturbance
The 42-year-old had self-inflicted injuries and a body temperature of 107 degrees. The Homicide Unit is investigating.
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ARIZONA HEALTH NEWS | Jul 29, 2026Maricopa County drives nation-leading West Nile virus outbreak with 47 cases, 5 deaths
Arizona has recorded 61 infections statewide, nearly double last year's pace. Peak mosquito season doesn't arrive until August.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 28, 2026Katie Hobbs dodges debate question twice, says she’d rather meet voters face to face
"I am not going to make any news about debates today," the governor said.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 28, 2026Katie Hobbs won’t rule out Republican as her pick for Arizona’s 1st lieutenant governor
The governor says party won't disqualify anyone from the historic pick. Both Katie Hobbs and Andy Biggs face a Sept. 4 deadline to name their running mates.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 28, 2026APS sets all-time electricity demand record as extreme heat strains Arizona power grid
APS hit 9,053 megawatts of demand Friday but says it had enough reserves to keep up. A federal emergency order did not affect the utility.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 28, 2026Judge kicks anti-union measure off Arizona ballot, citing constitutional violation
The Republican-backed proposal would have banned collective bargaining for government workers and blocked school districts from supporting union activities.
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ARIZONA BUSINESS | Jul 28, 2026Arizona unemployment rises despite faster job growth
Economist Zach Milne says Arizona’s 4.9% unemployment rate may reflect more workers entering the labor market as key sectors add jobs.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 27, 2026Meghan McCain says brother has ‘no interest in public office’ after turning down Lt. governor role
Meghan McCain laughs off brother's lieutenant governor offer from Hobbs as Biggs courts McCain Republicans in the general election.
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ARIZONA WEATHER NEWS | Jul 27, 2026Arizona utilities shatter energy demand records amid extreme heat
SRP and APS both hit all-time peak energy demand on July 24 as extreme heat pushed the Phoenix metro area to record electricity consumption.
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ARIZONA ELECTION NEWS | Jul 27, 2026Republican Jay Feely courts independents with affordability pitch in House race
In the northeast Valley race, Jay Feely says independents are key as he pushes tax cuts while Amish Shah targets tariffs, housing and health care costs.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Jul 24, 2026Marine veteran Senator Ruben Gallego warns Iran war has no endgame
The Arizona senator says a conventional victory would cost tens of thousands of lives and faults Trump for a strategy built on hope.