OPINION — The federal government recently issued new operating guidelines to reduce Colorado River deliveries to the Lower Basin states by 1.25 million acre-feet in both 2027 and 2028. Under the state’s proposed sharing agreement, Arizona would take the largest reduction. That is serious. It requires continued conservation and smart investments. more

OPINION — Regarding Jason Stone’s article, Massie still waiting for closure 2 years after Surprise arrest :  I’m sorry, my vantage point is a little different. I saw this as a … more

The current Republican administration has passed a bill for no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime and no taxes on Social Security, which put money back in Americans’ pockets. more

OPINION — About the selection of a lieutenant governor: What is the reason for cross-party candidates? If this is the case, the lieutenant governor should run completely separate from the governor. more

OPINION — Throughout time, humans have searched for a way to stop the clock, stay forever young and erase the signs of aging. But rather than search for that mythical fountain of youth, there are more realistic ways to evaluate what it means to age well and build a wellness portfolio that can help us preserve our strength, our vitality and our ability to live fully as we grow older. more

One of late country singer Dolly Parton’s enduring legacies will be her Imagination Library, through which she mailed free books to participating children each month. Did your kids or grandkids take part in this literacy initiative? If so, how do you feel it made a difference? more

OPINION — About 90 miles north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road. Phoenix, a sprawling city of more than 1.6 million people, has one physician for every 2,407 people. But in Yarnell and other rural areas in Arizona, the ratio is one for every 3,896. more

It appears that the powers-that-be will shoot down a proposal, sponsored by Councilmembers Dr. Roy Sudler and Brian Lewis, that attempts to address and correct our budget woes in the city of Dover. more

OPINION — In her letter, Arizona deserves the full story on Abe Hamadeh, Analyn Megison demands the “complete story” about the congressman, yet her letter largely repeats Hamadeh’s own talking points while attacking the press. more

OPINION — I have lived in South Scottsdale for many years. One issue that continues to concern me is what short-term rentals have done to our neighborhoods. Apparently, the city has roughly 4,000 … more

In my lifetime, I have seen many inventions, such as TV, the internet, cellphones, nuclear power, space exploration and many others. more

OPINION — At our first council meeting following the primary election, City Hall was filled to standing room only with residents from across Scottsdale and every political affiliation celebrating … more

OPINION — As of Aug. 29, Children’s Safety Zone had recorded 126 water-related incidents this year in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Five children age 5 and younger lost their lives. Yes, school is back in session, but the danger around pools remains present. more

OPINION — Reasons for not having trolleys in Scottsdale, based on observations: Other than the driver, the vehicles are empty over 80% of the time. No real protection from Arizona … more

OPINION — I’m a retired CEO who deplores how so many huge national corporations squeeze every penny of profit out of consumers to satisfy their Wall Street-obsessed bosses. Out of force of … more

OPINION — When a child struggles in school, some of the first advice they, and usually their parents, may hear is to study harder, pay closer attention or spend more time on homework. For many students, those strategies help. For others, the problem has nothing to do with the effort being made. more

OPINION — As I read Nikki Colletti’s letter, I was struck by her tone concerning our perpetually absent representative and what a “breath of fresh air” he is for Congressional District 8. I wouldn’t know about this fresh air because I have never seen him be accessible. more

Meta has agreed to pay up to $17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general. more

OPINION — For generations, the United States has been a global advocate for freedom, democracy and the rule of law. Today, however, the world is calling on the United States to uphold those same principles at home. more

I’m a retired journalist and CEO who has always deplored what many big national corporations have done to local newspapers. more