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

OPINION — Women nationwide are thriving in ways previous generations could only imagine, but in one area, progress has stalled: maternal health. more

OPINION — Every August, thousands of students pack up their cars, unload boxes into dorm rooms and apartments and begin a new chapter of life. For many, it’s the first time living away from home. That independence is exciting, but it also comes with new responsibilities. As a safety instructor, I often remind people that personal safety isn’t about being fearful, it’s about being prepared. more

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

OPINION — Does it ever feel like no one listens anymore? If you’re recently retired or looking for a fun activity, you might consider becoming a volunteer bingo caller. On Tuesday afternoons … more

OPINION — Public schools often talk about transparency. But transparency is more than answering the phone or acknowledging that a public records request was received. It means giving citizens real answers to reasonable questions. more

OPINION — The nation’s credit rating agencies just provided another compelling reason to elect Raoul Zubia to the city council. Led by Councilman Barry Graham, a short-sighted city council … more

OPINION — Mr. Gibson in his letter, “ICE facilities anything but humane, reader says,” suggests that I investigate much further before presenting what he believes is one side of the story. more

Every morning, before most people have finished their first cups of coffee, thousands of family caregivers have already managed medications, helped someone bathe, prepared meals, coordinated appointments and worried about what tomorrow will bring. more