On the advice of counsel, Dr. Anthony Fauci was instructed to take the Fifth Amendment to any and all questions thrown his way during a recent hearing. Following his attorney’s advice, he did just that. more

OPINION — The recent cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems should serve as a wake-up call. While much of the public attention focused on whether hackers could disrupt drinking water supplies, the larger lesson received far less attention. Water has quietly become one of the most important strategic resources underpinning the American economy, national security and our quality of life. more

OPINION — This story affects everyone who lives in Fountain Hills. When I moved to Fountain Hills, I spent six months living in the dark. Every breaker in my home was turned off. I lived with … more

OPINION — Here are some recent online comments about Chandler Independent election stories: “Mark Lamb wins Republican nomination for Arizona’s Congressional District 5”: “Was … more

OPINION — Seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate will be at stake this fall as both parties vie for control of Congress. As the political jockeying continues, one issue will be a priority for millions of voters, even though it won’t appear on a single ballot: Affordability. more

OPINION — Councilman Barry Graham leads with logic, patience and courage. That's why I was disappointed to see Councilwoman Solange Whitehead level inaccurate criticisms at him. Whitehead … more

On Thursday, Aug. 6, the U.S. Senate’s Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee rejected the latest version of the federal government’s quinquennial “Farm Bill.” more

OPINION — I’m not sure how Chris Brant’s recent letter passed the paper’s civility or truth tests.   Chris says “left-wing demonstrations show predominantly white middle-aged … more

OPINION — There is talk about again increasing the age to collect full Social Security benefits to age 70. Congress has already increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67 a few years ago. It’s time to take a different approach. more

Hearing the word “outbreak” understandably gets people’s attention. It can sound alarming, especially when it involves a disease like measles, but it’s important to understand what that term actually means. more

Nine out of 10. That’s roughly how many unvaccinated people will catch measles if they’re exposed to it, one of the highest infection rates of any disease we know. more

OPINION — I'm writing in response to Allen Skillicorn's letter posted online on Aug. 7. In recent years, FHUSD has responded strongly to dropping enrollment which has impacted almost all … more

OPINION — Fountain Hills has always prided itself on being a uniquely tight-knit community, but lately, we seem overly fixated on chasing the next new trend or indulging in endless political … more

OPINION — We live in an era of normalized boorish behavior. It has become OK to call an opponent names. To sway an argument with inflamed, hateful and often false rhetoric. The result may elicit a response in kind. The exchange quickly spirals out of control. more

About one in eight American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. more

Valley school districts are among those put on notice that they may lose funding if they fail to comply with federal laws on sexual predators in schools. During the past year: The investigation … more

OPINION — Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet got people talking with an early August tweet in which he relates a student activist’s take on the “affordability” issue. “A burrito,” the student told him, “shouldn’t cost $20.” more

OPINION — It’s that time of year when candidates flood the airwaves, newspapers, social media and mailboxes as they compete for your vote in November. In Arizona, however, the primary often greatly impacts who ultimately has a chance to win in the General Election. Legislative districts play a powerful role in shaping that outcome, and Arizona’s transient population adds additional challenges for the November election. more

OPINION — Two-hundred, fifty years ago, delegates to Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia were wrestling with a question about which Americans still are arguing: How much democracy is enough? more

OPINION —The federal government hasn't assessed a single civil penalty this year against an airline for violating consumer-protection rules. The U.S. Department of Transportation has also summarily dismissed numerous formal complaints filed by passengers. more