OPINION — For more than 30 years, I've called west Phoenix home. I raised my children here, and throughout my life in this community I've met countless families who share the same concern: finding affordable, quality childcare that allows parents to work and children to thrive. more

OPINION — For more than 63 million Americans, daily life includes providing ongoing care for adult or minor family members with a medical condition or disability. This extraordinary act of service provides much-needed support for a loved one, but it can also lead family caregivers to put their own well-being to the side, leading to burnout that affects physical and mental health. more

OPINION — Choosing a running mate of the alternate party by Katie Hobbs is just a political ploy to get more votes. What a scam. more

OPINION — Attacking Christianity directly is still a little awkward in America. So secular progressives have found a workaround: give traditional Christianity a sinister new name. “Christian … more

OPINION — I finally had a free day and sat down to watch the news on TV and discovered the president and Congressional District 8 Rep. Abe Hamadeh appear to think I have a fatal personality disorder just because I do not believe anything they say and I will not follow their every whim and fancy. more

Labor Day weekend is here. For many Americans, this is a time to relax – a time to take a break from normal work, and enjoy leisure ... more

Nine years ago, I lost my 23-year-old son, Vincente, to an overdose. I quickly realized several things. more

OPINION — I am writing in response to Jason Stone’s front-page article in the Aug. 12, 2026, edition of the Surprise Independent titled: About 21% of eligible voters in Surprise cast a ballot. more

OPINION — The federal government recently issued new operating guidelines to reduce Colorado River deliveries to the Lower Basin states by 1.25 million acre-feet in both 2027 and 2028. Under the state’s proposed sharing agreement, Arizona would take the largest reduction. That is serious. It requires continued conservation and smart investments. more

OPINION — Regarding Jason Stone’s article, Massie still waiting for closure 2 years after Surprise arrest :  I’m sorry, my vantage point is a little different. I saw this as a … more

The current Republican administration has passed a bill for no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime and no taxes on Social Security, which put money back in Americans’ pockets. more

OPINION — About the selection of a lieutenant governor: What is the reason for cross-party candidates? If this is the case, the lieutenant governor should run completely separate from the governor. more

OPINION — Throughout time, humans have searched for a way to stop the clock, stay forever young and erase the signs of aging. But rather than search for that mythical fountain of youth, there are more realistic ways to evaluate what it means to age well and build a wellness portfolio that can help us preserve our strength, our vitality and our ability to live fully as we grow older. more

One of late country singer Dolly Parton’s enduring legacies will be her Imagination Library, through which she mailed free books to participating children each month. Did your kids or grandkids take part in this literacy initiative? If so, how do you feel it made a difference? more

OPINION — About 90 miles north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road. Phoenix, a sprawling city of more than 1.6 million people, has one physician for every 2,407 people. But in Yarnell and other rural areas in Arizona, the ratio is one for every 3,896. more

It appears that the powers-that-be will shoot down a proposal, sponsored by Councilmembers Dr. Roy Sudler and Brian Lewis, that attempts to address and correct our budget woes in the city of Dover. more

OPINION — In her letter, Arizona deserves the full story on Abe Hamadeh, Analyn Megison demands the “complete story” about the congressman, yet her letter largely repeats Hamadeh’s own talking points while attacking the press. more

OPINION — I have lived in South Scottsdale for many years. One issue that continues to concern me is what short-term rentals have done to our neighborhoods. Apparently, the city has roughly 4,000 … more

In my lifetime, I have seen many inventions, such as TV, the internet, cellphones, nuclear power, space exploration and many others. more

OPINION — At our first council meeting following the primary election, City Hall was filled to standing room only with residents from across Scottsdale and every political affiliation celebrating … more