Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

OPINION — I was extremely disappointed in your article “Peoria Unified prohibits literature works based on ‘No DEI’ policy” in the recent August/September 2026 Peoria Independent. more

OPINION — Every election season, political signs begin appearing at busy intersections, along neighborhood streets, and outside local businesses. Some people see them as visual clutter. Others see … more

There are so many divisive issues competing for our attention: unaffordability of basic necessities; distrust of professionals/educated citizens; multiple assaults on (previously) close allies; urgency for dealing with climate change; continuous attempts to undermine confidence in elections’ processes/outcomes and long-held constitutional principles; and more. more

OPINION — Phoenix has a strong economy. It’s at risk of drying up with long-term water cuts and an uncertain future. Phoenix needs municipal leaders who understand that conservation alone is not enough. We cannot save our way to a water surplus. We must invest in new supplies, new technology and infrastructure that allow us to reuse the water we already have. more

OPINION — Readers, notice the recent GOP attacks on socialism, the enemy of America. You may not notice but several candidates are saying, “the system is broken.” What people don’t realize is … more

To those who have expressed concern regarding my health issues, thank you. more

OPINION — As an Arizona citizen, I believe we should recognize public officials who demonstrate genuine servant leadership. Congressman Abe Hamadeh deserves that recognition. more

Data centers are a very controversial topic. I believe the city of Dover needs to approach this issue with extreme caution and concern. more

As part of a recent $18 billion settlement that Meta Platforms reached with 48 states, the company will strengthen its age estimates to keep individuals under 13 off its sites and keep older teens in age-appropriate accounts. It will also enact stronger duration limits for users under 18 and block children from the apps from midnight until 6 a.m., among other changes. Do you think these rules will protect youth from some of the dangers of social media? more

OPINION — The Tempe Bicycle Action Group Board of Directors is strongly in favor of the Tempe’s transit-tax increase. We ask voters to support this measure and vote yes. If Proposition 424 does not pass, planned bike, pedestrian and transit improvements will be halted for years. more

OPINION — Artemis II’s crew inspired us all, flying farther than any humans before, looping the moon ahead of a future landing. Among them was Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first non-American to reach the moon. He likely won’t be the last. “Foreign policy” conjures embassies and negotiating tables. But our era’s most consequential competition is unfolding in a domain without borders or rules. Space is not an afterthought, it is an arena of geopolitical power. more

OPINION — Nearly half of school-age children living within SUSD boundaries are enrolled elsewhere. At the same time, recently rebuilt or renovated district facilities provide up to over three times … more

OPINION — Welcome September and “Team Family” too! Everyone is on a family team, and now is the time for all the teams to get ready for fall. “Goal” is the key word, and anyone on any team … more

I recently read an article about “Making Disciples,” a subject that is near and dear to my heart as well as the heart of any Christian who loves Jesus. more

OPINION — Let’s take a look at the hard data from the recent town elections. The numbers don’t lie. And we can certainly debate causes and conclusions. But this is my take. Brenda … more

OPINION — In August 2026 the nation’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, both on the Colorado River, hit their lowest levels since they first began to be filled in 1936 and 1963, respectively. more

Micheal Alexander Smith’s Opinion was very interesting and scary (“Trump is selling Wall Street a head start”). more

OPINION — The majority of elected officials who spend our tax dollars are debt addicts. Their reckless policies, if continued, will destroy the nation. more

William Shakespeare noted that a rose by any other name is still a rose. Poet and philosopher Maya Angelou advised that, when people tell you who they are, believe them. more