I have only lived in Arizona, and in particular Peoria, for slightly under three years and enjoy reading the Peoria Independent newspaper to find out what is going on in my new community. more

OPINION — When Raoul Zubia talks about Scottsdale, you can tell right away that this isn’t just a city to him. It’s home. Raoul was born and raised in Scottsdale and he has seen it change … more

OPINION — A small local retail shop here in Sun City West has started charging 3% for credit card transactions. When I was told, “several other places are doing it,” I got a little upset about my purchase. more

OPINION — We need to respect the sovereignty of the Native American tribes, especially when it comes to building something as useless and ridiculous as this wall. more

You do not need a planning study to see what is happening in Kent County. It is visible from the windshield. more

OPINION — The recent article on electric leaf blowers begins with the fact that gas-powered blowers have been a big quality of life question recently, and the next eight paragraphs, detail that … more

OPINION — In preparation of the forthcoming midterm election, I reviewed the voting record of my 8th District Congressman and disappointingly found he had voted or “rubber stamped” every Trump-backed expenditure. more

Lawmakers are once again entertaining the idea of permanent daylight saving time. The concept resurfaces every few years, usually wrapped in the appealing promise of “more daylight” and “more evening activity.” more

OPINION — This Sept. 11, we bow our heads to the many we lost on that fateful day. Anyone who was alive that morning remembers not only what they were doing but the emotional toll it took on our entire nation. more

OPINION — I am writing to express my concern regarding the city of Peoria’s continued failure to provide public records concerning the proposed Amkor Technologies project. more

Mark Mix’s Labor Day Opinion touts right-to-work claims and urges us to remember the “injustice of forced unionism” (“On Labor Day, remember injustice of forced unionism”). more

OPINION — This fall, Dysart Unified School District is attempting to obtain funding for their schools via Proposition 421. I am not against a good-quality education, and I recognize it takes money for a good-quality education. more

OPINION — Response to Why Republican candidates won’t get my vote in November: The Trump administration wants to lower corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% for domestic manufacturers only, while excluding companies that outsource or offshore jobs. more

It’s been 25 years since terrorists attacked the United States. Aside from the U.S. mainland’s vulnerabilities, what have we learned? The answer is that we’ve learned both a lot and not enough. more

It’s been 25 years since terrorists attacked the United States. Aside from the U.S. mainland’s vulnerabilities, what have we learned? The answer is that we’ve learned both a lot and not enough. more

It’s been 25 years since terrorists attacked the United States. Aside from the U.S. mainland’s vulnerabilities, what have we learned? The answer is that we’ve learned both a lot and not enough. more

Technology has made many parts of our lives easier, but I’m increasingly concerned that, in our rush to move everything online and modernize our services, we’re leaving some of our older adults behind. more

What is a true Christian? Some people think it’s about being baptized, showing up at church... more

OPINION — Frustration with political institutions and the current state of affairs in America is running high. A Gallup report shows that confidence in most of our institutions is at a low 27%. A Pew Research poll revealed that six in 10 Americans think the country’s best days are behind us. The frustration is real, and it helps explain the otherwise inexplicable appeal of the Democratic Socialists of America. more

OPINION — Affordability has become one of the defining issues in national politics. Families are understandably concerned about the cost of housing, transportation and everyday necessities. In Arizona, those concerns have been amplified by bad decisions and policy failures from our state leaders. more