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The anniversary of Hurricane Ian was this past week. One of the television stations devoted one entire day to the event ... more

By Reverend Elizabeth Nelson
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | 10/1/26

Chamber supports Scottsdale Unified bond measure

OPINION — On behalf of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our strong support for the Scottsdale Unified School District's $375 million bond measure on the Nov. 3 … more

By Eric Luoma | Chairman, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce | 9/30/26

Vote no on Scottsdale Unified bond request

OPINION — SUSD wasted much of its two prior bonds ($347 million - 2010, 2016) renovating/rebuilding schools it has since closed and anticipates closing. Meanwhile, SUSD continues losing enrollment, … more

By Lloyd Eskildson | Scottsdale | 9/30/26

Will the real Republicans please step forward?

OPINION — I have a question for Paul Cahill, who wondered in a recent letter to the editor where America’s real Democrats are. ... I’ll ask: Will the real Republicans please step forward? more

By Nathaniel A. Kwak | Morristown | 9/30/26

Why we’re voting no on Tempe Prop. 424

OPINION — Funding for preschools, public safety and transit all sound appealing on paper, but Tempe’s leadership hasn't earned the trust to wisely and fairly spend the millions that this permanent tax hike would cost us. more

By Gayle Shanks and Bob Sommer | Tempe | 9/30/26

Flaherty: Trump Jr.’s wedding funding raises ethical questions

In a formal letter dispatched to President Donald J. Trump, Delaware citizens have raised urgent concerns following public reports revealing that Donald Trump Jr. accepted substantial financial sponsorship from a Russian insider to underwrite key portions of his May wedding celebrations in the Bahamas. more

9/30/26

Letter to the Editor: Healthcare crisis coming Oct. 22

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a dangerous new rule beginning Oct. 22 that will threaten the healthcare of millions of Americans. The rule, “Indefinite Suspension of the De Minimis … more

By Aggie Gold
Lake Worth, FL | 9/30/26

Healthy Start plans to raise $15,00 for prenatal care close to home

On Dec. 1, 2026, communities across the country will come together for Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity dedicated to supporting the organizations ... more

By Andrea Medellin
Executive Director
Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition | 9/30/26

Sadler: Delay the deployment of artificial intelligence

The breakneck pace of generative artificial intelligence development has greatly outrun our collective ability to control and govern it. more

9/30/26

America's Charters of Freedom give Arizonans the power to bargain

OPINION — I’m replying to Annarose Lilly’s labor bargaining comments. America's Charters of Freedom already give Arizonans the power to bargain, so why would they pay a third party to negotiate their individual labor that would be in the union's best interest as a collective for all? The end doesn’t seem to justify the means for an individual. more

By Mike Kapic | Sun City West | 9/30/26

Why I’m voting Scianna over Montenegro for LD 29 House

OPINION — Legislative District 29’s Steve Montenegro has used his power as speaker of the state House to promote the nation’s most expensive voucher system at the same time Arizona is second-to-lowest in support of education. more

By Carole Parnell | Surprise | 9/30/26

Parsons: ‘All-of-the-above’ energy means wood, too

Delaware leaders — including Gov. Matt Meyer — have increasingly embraced an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy. more

By Dr. Michelle Parsons | 9/30/26

Grand resident weighs in on coyotes in Surprise

OPINION — Regarding Jason’s Stone’s article, Surprise woman wants Grand solution to coyote problem: I seldom see coyotes in the Grand while out walking and they have never approached me; but if I am walking my dog it goes crazy. more

By Barb Kugler | Surprise | 9/30/26

No need to expand collective-bargaining efforts in Arizona

OPINION — This is a response to Annarose Lilly's recent letter, Arizonans deserve real bargaining power. I read Ms. Lilly’s opinion with great interest. She seems to be advocating for labor unions either to be formed or expanded. In any event, my vote is firmly no. more

By Joe Pasta | Surprise | 9/30/26

College Republicans: We're discouraged by cancellation of debates

The College Republicans at the University of Delaware are greatly disappointed in the university’s decision not to host the Delaware Debates in 2026. more

9/30/26

Tang: Why the nor'easter's storm surge was so high

By Brian Tang As a powerful nor'easter hit the U.S. Atlantic Coast in late September 2026, the ocean poured into coastal neighborhoods from North Carolina to New York. Water from the storm surge … more

9/30/26

We know where Andy Biggs really stands

OPINION — Andy Biggs wants Arizonans to forget what he did after the 2020 election. We shouldn't, and I for certain have not. The organizer of the Jan. 6 rally said Biggs helped come up with … more

By Mark Ashley | Scottsdale | 9/29/26

Fountain Hills councilman’s actions appalling

OPINION — I was appalled to see Councilman Skillicorn spreading hate by requesting a “ban on Sharia Law.” At the same time, Christianity is being pushed. This is a multicultural, … more

By Sharron Dennis | Fountain Hills | 9/29/26

Why Phoenicians can count on Ashley Harder

OPINION — I have worked alongside Ashley Harder for more than a decade on projects that brought together art, history, veterans and communities across Phoenix. In all those years, one thing has remained constant: When Ashley commits to something, she shows up and does the work. more

By Jim Covarrubias | Phoenix | 9/29/26

Fulgham: Bills addressing energy topics die in General Assembly

Several measures sponsored by Republicans in the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate to lower power costs and increase electricity supply failed to advance in the 153rd General Assembly. more

By Joseph Fulgham | 9/29/26