If we need to stop changing the time, then we should remain on standard time all year. more

OPINION — The reviews of “Toy Story 5” have settled into a comfortable consensus: It’s a movie about children and digital screens, and about the parents who worry over them. Director and co-writer Andrew Stanton has said as much, describing the film’s central crisis as the fact that “nobody’s really playing” anymore. The tears in theaters, the BBC declared, belong to parents watching a child’s loneliness unfold. more

OPINION — Local elections matter. Slightly more than half of Fountain Hills' eligible voters participated in our recent mayoral and town council election, leaving a small minority to decide the … more

OPINION — The last cycle showed me a lot, especially how much religion influences certain candidates. It also made me wonder how much that should matter to me as a voter. Let it be clear, … more

The sports complex aka Darrell Enfinger is such a beautiful park. Unfortunately there are lazy, litter bug trashy people that do not clean up after themselves. more

At a time when civic participation feels more important than ever, we each have a role to play in strengthening our democracy. more

OPINION — For the first time in several years, America has encouraging news in the fight against suicide. New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, based on the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that suicides have declined modestly since reaching a record high in 2022. Expanded access to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, greater public awareness and improvements in crisis response may all be contributing to that progress. more

The Trump administration has announced it is ending a temporary Biden-era Medicare Part D premium stabilization subsidy on Dec. 31, eliminating roughly $3.6 billion in insurer subsidies. That could … more

OPINION — As a blind professional and proud team member at Arizona Industries for the Blind, I know firsthand that blindness is not a barrier to success; outdated public policies and misconceptions are. more

Gilbert declines to investigate incoming council members What is there to investigate — they were elected by the people. — Liam M. Safeway opens new Gilbert store, awards grants … more

OPINION — Say “Founding Fathers,” and the names pour forth … Yet one name is usually missing. And it’s a pity … Because without Haym Solomon, America’s independence might have ended as quickly as it had begun. more

OPINION — In a time of rising transportation costs brought on by the conflict between the United States and Iran, one part of America’s transportation network has kept its rates remarkably stable: the nation’s freight railroads.  more

OPINION — As temperatures in Phoenix soared to 117 degrees Fahrenheit, or 47 degrees Celsius, in July 2026, children headed outside to walk to and from school, play during recess and suit up for baseball practice. more

OPINION — On June 25, I had the honor of joining Gov. Katie Hobbs as she signed House Bill 2720 into law, an important step forward in Arizona’s fight against human trafficking. more

As I write this column, we are at the end of a week of refreshing monsoon storms. The rain has awakened dormant plants and hidden wildlife that have been avoiding the brutal summer sun. We are … more

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

Protecting animals is not a partisan issue. It is about building stronger, safer communities for everyone. Arizona is fortunate to have leaders who understand that humane policies benefit both people and animals. Arizona Sen. John Kavanagh and state Rep. Matt Gress have consistently demonstrated that commitment. more

Jeffrey Haycraft does an admirable job of addressing the failed logic of many climate change deniers (“Am I foolish for dismissing faulty logic?”). more

OPINION — Arizona’s response to the latest Colorado River plan has focused heavily on economic damage. Officials warn that deeper cuts could hurt agriculture, mining, semiconductor manufacturing, … more

OPINION — As illegal aliens were sold; America, the land of milk and honey, owes them everything for nothing but crashing across the border. Filled with a suicidal empathy, progressives that … more