How many times have you been worked into a lather after seeing a meme on social media, perhaps even moved to comment on it — and maybe in a very uncivil way, only to learn later that the content simply was not true? more

Neighborhoods outside of Salisbury such as Nithsdale, West Nithsdale, and areas south and east of the city that are served by the Salisbury Fire Department are in imminent danger of losing that … more

Kids too young to hold a driver’s license pilot electrical-powered bicycles through Valley sidewalks, streets and intersections, ignoring or unaware of traffic laws, and creating safety hazards for … more

OPINION — I’m a longtime resident of Chandler, and I recently learned about a little Chandler City Council history. Apparently, some 20 years ago, Matt Orlando and his pals pushed out a city … more

OPINION — Soccer funnies: What will Donald Trump do at this year’s FIFA World Cup?  After a British football (soccer to USA) club won the cup last year, Trump appeared on stage during … more

Gilbert orders evacuation of Gilbert Road building over structural concerns Evidently, they used non-union block layers. But hey, those cracks could be covered with stucco. — John S. … more

OPINION — Family-owned and local businesses are the lifeblood of America, contributing trillions of dollars to the economy and standing as proud symbols of our national heritage. The health of Main Street is tied to the financial well-being of communities nationwide. more

OPINION — They say getting there is half the fun. Almost 50 years ago, a visitor to America had plenty of fun thanks to not getting where he was going. This is the story of the incredibly mixed-up German tourist. more

OPINION — You may have heard of microgrids in passing, maybe at a town meeting or when the future of your electricity supply is under discussion. Mostly, they aren’t headliners like data centers. However, microgrids are becoming an important part of the future electric infrastructure. They provide a valve to release some of the pressure building up to supply more electricity to data centers and transportation. more

OPINION — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Rodney Glassman has spent 17 years serving our nation, prosecuting criminals, leading military investigations and managing elite legal teams as a battle-tested judge advocate. more

OPINION — A 1965 “Wizard of Id” comic strip by Johnny Hart and Brant Parker went as follows: The diminutive but tyrannical king is addressing his subjects on the need for peace and harmony. He then proclaims, “We must all live by the Golden Rule.” more

OPINION — I wrote a letter published in the May 20 edition that among other things, addressed the Recreation Centers of Sun City’s maintenance (or lack of it) of Duffeeland Dog Park. more

What it doesn't have enough of are people who have actually lived the realities facing the families who feed America. more

OPINION — For many low-income Arizona families, summer utility bills can quickly become a financial emergency. As temperatures rise, keeping homes safe and cool means stretching already tight budgets even further. more

Delaware is officially parched, and state officials are asking residents to think twice before turning on the garden hoses. more

OPINION — I wrote an editorial about the necessity of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act dated April 28, 2026, and have since been reading editorials stating things that were not stated or mentioned in my editorial. The most common expression is about noncitizens voting in prior elections, which was not mentioned or stated as a concern. more

OPINION — Fountain Hills is being asked to accept a change that will affect every resident and every neighborhood. Allowing small cell infrastructure in residential areas is not a small decision. … more

OPINION — I read the article in the Tempe independent for May/June 2026, volume 36 issue 806 concerning the City Council vote for a new tax plan . While I am generally in favor … more

When the State News first featured me in 2019, I was a 16-year-old Early College High School graduate, preparing to begin college. more

OPINION — Arizona would benefit from a robust discussion about the future of state government in the upcoming gubernatorial election. However, if Katie Hobbs’s first ad is any indication, and I think it is, we are unlikely to get such a discussion. more