SuElen Rivera is a web content editor and writer for KTAR.com employed with Bonneville Phoenix since March 2021. As a Valley native she covers numerous topics, including local crime, business, border security, immigration and politics. SuElen focused her digital journalism degree around international relations, which she obtained from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism in 2019. Outside of the newsroom, she is passionate about global politics and high-profile U.S. court cases.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 27, 2021Tempe launches digital passport unlocking discounts, specials to local businesses
Residents and visitors of downtown Tempe now have a new way of supporting local businesses while also getting discounts and specials.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 26, 2021Downtown Glendale launches mobile app to navigate city, benefit merchants
The Glendale Chamber of Commerce on Thursday launched a mobile app intended to help visitors in Downtown Glendale navigate around shops and merchants promote their products.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2021Parts of Valley sees light showers, more chances of rain this weekend
As monsoon season wraps up, parts of the Valley received some rain Friday evening heading into the weekend.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 25, 2021Peoria police officer catches man who jumped from 2nd story of burning home
Police in Peoria said one of their own rescued a man who jumped from the balcony of a burning home on Friday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 24, 2021Macayo’s in Ahwatukee aims to achieve Guinness World Records with 25-foot long chimichanga
Staff at Macayo's Mexican Food in Ahwatukee will attempt to earn the Guinness world record title for the longest chimichanga on Saturday with a 25-footlong deep-fried burrito, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 20, 2021Phoenix study finds cool pavement makes significant difference
The city of Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona State University, recently announced the results of the first year of its cool pavement pilot program.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 18, 2021Arizona Gov. Ducey allocates over $1M in federal funding to assist survivors of crime
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday announced over $1 million in American Federal Rescue Plan funding toward helping hundreds of residents who are victims of crime and require financial support.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 17, 2021Multiple Valley museums offering free admission tickets this Saturday for Museum Day
A variety of Valley museum's will offer free entry as part of Museum Day on Saturday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2021Developers buy 585 acres for industrial project in Goodyear
Developers on Tuesday announced a 585-acre purchase in the West Valley for a development called Goodyear AirPark.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2021Press Coffee to open another downtown Phoenix location in October
Press Coffee is expanding in the Valley with the addition of a new shop located in downtown Phoenix scheduled to open in October, officials announced Tuesday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 16, 2021
Tempe buys motel for homeless, gets grant to fund shelter beds
The city of Tempe on Tuesday announced the purchase of a 40-room motel to provide temporary housing to the homeless.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 2021Phoenix nonprofit partners with app for gardeners to donate food for hunger relief efforts
A nonprofit that works to overcome poverty in Phoenix has partnered with a mobile app that will allow gardeners to donate food to support local hunger relief efforts, officials announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 14, 202171 Arizona nonprofits receive grants totaling $123M, trustees announce
In surprise individual presentations, 71 Arizona nonprofits were informed they will receive one-time grants totaling $123 million, officials announced Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2021Ducey announces plans to work with educators, lawmakers to require 9/11 education
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday announced plans to work with educators and lawmakers to pass legislation guaranteeing 9/11 education in K-12 schools.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 11, 2021Arizona Department of Revenue returns $48M in unclaimed property
The Arizona Department of Revenue announced Thursday $48 million in unclaimed property has been returned to owners for the 2021 fiscal year.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 10, 2021Gov. Doug Ducey orders flags at half-staff in honor of 9/11 victims
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags at half-staff in honor of the men and women who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attack 20 years ago.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 9, 2021Arizona politicians react to President Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine plan
President Joe Biden announced Thursday a extensive COVID-19 action plan that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, and Arizona politicians on both major political parties were quick to share their thoughts on the new federal vaccine requirements.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Sep 7, 2021Study with Waymo shows riders prefer self-driving vehicles, report finds
Seniors and the disabled in the East Valley find self-driving vehicles preferable over conventional taxis and rideshare options, a recent study found.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2021Metro Phoenix home values up nearly 30% over past year, report finds
Phoenix has become the second-leading major market in the nation in housing prices with a year-over-year increase of nearly 30%, according to Zillow's latest market report.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 23, 2021Ducey rolls out program to aid small businesses affected by COVID, weather
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday announced $5 million in funding to launch a program aimed at helping small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires and flooding.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 21, 2021Van Buren multi-use path in Avondale now open to the public
Residents and visitors of Avondale can now walk or jog along a new multi-use path in the city that was completed on Monday, officials announced.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 20, 2021Phoenix Union to prioritize health, safety; will follow CDC guidance
Superintendent Chad Gestson on Thursday said Phoenix Union High School District will continue to prioritize students' health and safety and follow Center for Disease Control guidance past Sept. 29.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 15, 2021Ballet Under the Stars returning with 4 free Valley performances this fall
Ballet Arizona recently announced the return of its free outdoor ballet performances set to land this fall across the Valley.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Aug 3, 2021Lou Malnati’s pizza announces 5th Valley location will open in September
A Chicago-based deep dish pizzeria announced it will make Mesa home to its fifth Valley location.