Hiking in the heat is potentially dangerous. Yet despite posted warnings, heat-of-day trail closures and extensive news coverage of rescues, hikers continue to ignore warnings. They don’t take … more

OPINION — There is a powerful force that affects politics as much as it affects individual lives. It is fatigue. more

OPINION — As we head into mid-June, I want to take a moment to honor Pride Month — and the truth of where it comes from. LGBTQ+ people have always been part of humanity, part of our history and part of our community. more

Perry Steakhouse Grille has opened in Gilbert   And it is delicious! — Joel C.   Everything our table ordered was delicious. Looking forward to going back next week with another … more

OPINION — Much has been written about the peculiarly disturbing strain of  political  assassinations in American history. From Lincoln and Garfield to McKinley and Kennedy, it’s a sad … more

OPINION — The American academic research engine has long been the envy of the world. Generally well-funded, labs in the United States have been able to attract the best minds who generate breakthroughs and train the next generation workforce that powers the U.S. economy. But since the start of the second Trump administration in January 2025, new federal policies have destabilized the American scientific enterprise. more

OPINION — Homelessness and housing insecurity continue to impact communities across Arizona, affecting individuals, families, seniors, veterans and young people from all walks of life. more

OPINION — For families, the online safety conversation is changing in real time. Artificial intelligence is already part of how people search for information, compare products, write emails, finish schoolwork, create images, summarize news and get everyday answers. more

The world as we know it today was built on the back of burning fossil fuels. Unfortunately, this process has come at a tremendous cost. more

OPINION — Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and higher education, a small percentage of the population continues to accumulate enormous wealth at an historic pace. more

As Dover continues to grow and evolve, so do the challenges facing our community. more

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. more

OPINION — As a Maricopa County resident, I believe we need honest discussion about the tools available to law enforcement and the realities they face every day. Public safety depends on dedicated … more

The recent article “Expert: No need to panic over water” raised useful points, but it missed a major part of the Phoenix-metro water picture. Scottsdale residents are being asked to think … more

Buffeted by storms on all sides, the advancement of offshore wind energy has not had smooth sailing these past couple years. As we celebrate Global Wind Day on Monday, June 15, however, we can look back on one recent storm that makes a strong case for its benefits. more

In response to Dr. David R. Legates’ Opinion: Finally, a sensible view from a person who studied climate change (“DNREC’s climate claims vs. state data”). more

Concerns about panhandling, drug abuse, homelessness and public safety seem to be building in Dover and other communities. What do you think local governments should prioritize to overcome these issues? more

OPINION — To Arizona’s Alzheimer’s caregivers: I see you. I see adult children wondering whether a parent’s forgetfulness is part of normal aging or something more. I see spouses quietly taking on more responsibilities at home. I see families grieving gradual losses while still showing up every day with love, patience and hope. more

OPINION — A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety offers a fresh warning for Arizonans about hit-and-run crashes. The latest available national data in the report shows that hit-and-run accounted for more than 919,000 police-reported crashes, nearly 243,000 injuries and 2,872 deaths in 2023. more

OPINION — Did you know that those serving on our town council are expected to act on behalf of the community, not according to their political party preference? New councilpersons take … more