OPINION — Recently, there has been national news coverage regarding an increase in cyclosporiasis, pronounced (sigh-clo-spore-EYE-uh-sis), reported in regions across the country. In Arizona, our numbers of reported cases of cyclosporiasis remain low. However, because summer is the peak season for this illness, the Arizona Department of Health Services wants to make sure that you have the facts and simple tools you need to keep your kitchen safe, healthy and worry-free.  more

OPINION — As Arizona monsoons roll in, it’s important to check in on the older adults in your life — whether it’s a neighbor, friend or family member. Before extreme August temperatures arrive in full force, and more

Watching some of these county officials argue against the property tax amendment has been eye opening. more

OPINION — Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is considering a one-year moratorium on data centers due to water consumption and land use. This proposal is part of a wider debate as communities cope with the increasing resource demands of the data-center boom. What if data centers used no water at all? A hyperscale facility in Phoenix is estimated to save 138 million gallons annually, using an advanced thermal cooling system. more

OPINION — Did you know Mark Kelly’s staff and Ruben Gallego personally came to Surprise to discuss how we stop the ICE “concentration camp” from opening in our city? more

WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s address... more

OPINION — I would like to help Sun City resident Jill Duckett, quoted in the Independent (EPCOR proposes water rate increase for Sun City), better understand EPCOR’s water rate structure. more

Do you remember when it was “global warming”? Do you remember when a 15-year-old, mentally challenged girl stood up at the United Nations and castigated anyone who spoke out against “climate change”? more

What are the best and worst things about summer in Delaware? Entertainment, beaches and local produce? Traffic, bugs, heat and humidity? more

OPINION — As an elementary-school counselor, I have the opportunity every day to work with kids who are still learning about social interaction. The students I interact with are in the earliest stages of forming empathy, learning how to build relationships and understanding how their words and actions affect others. These are critical skills that will shape the adults they become, but I fear that much of that development has shifted online. more

Every allegation deserves to be taken seriously. Every child deserves to be protected. Every accused person deserves due process. And every community deserves the truth. more

OPINION — When most Arizonans think about elections, they think about governor, Congress or the Legislature. Few think about the Arizona Corporation Commission. more

America's fight against hunger has long centered on one question: Are people getting enough food? more

All across the Chesapeake Bay, waterfront landowners are eager to install “living shorelines” that use natural materials like plants, sand and stone sills to reduce erosion. more

OPINION — When most people think about summer in Arizona, they think about triple-digit temperatures, staying indoors and adjusting daily routines around the heat. For people facing cancer, summer can bring another kind of hardship, one that is not always visible. more

PALM BEACH COUNTY — We want your input for our FY 2027 Audit Risk Assessment! more

For weeks now we have been looking at Gifts of the Spirit, God’s way of helping us through life. Today we have three more: ... more

OPINION — According to news reports, “Arizona” has joined 11 other “states” to challenge the Paramount-Warner merger in Federal Court. There is nothing technically wrong with this description and formulation, and I wouldn’t suggest that it should be reported differently. Nevertheless, the formulation bugs me. more

While the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center’s continued existence was a bit murky in recent months, new leadership aims to clear the waters and seek a long-term solution. Jane … more

The Kent County Levy Court Administrative Complex at 555 Bay Road opened in April 2005, 21 years ago. more