Our lawmakers in Dover deserve recognition for carefully considering and ultimately rejecting House Bill 315 during the last legislative session. more

OPINION — As a veteran, I have spent much of my life in landscapes that tell stories. Some of those landscapes were overseas, where I witnessed the consequences of unmanaged development, degraded natural resources and decisions made without consideration for future generations. Others have been here at home, across Arizona’s deserts, forests and public lands, where I have dedicated my post-military career to connecting veterans with conservation, stewardship and outdoor recreation. more

OPINION — I would like to respond to the writer of the letter, Why I’m no longer spending money in Surprise, published in the Independent. The letter-writer objects to the proposed ICE facility, calling it a “concentration camp.” more

It happens every election year — candidates campaign signs get destroyed, and this year is no different. Someone ruined the candidates’ signs for numerous electoral races along Hayden Road … more

I read your article in the June-July 2026 issue of the Peoria Independent and was ecstatic to hear of the approval for the Verizon cell phone tower construction in Vistancia. more

Delaware legislators are only in session six months out of the year, if that. more

OPINION — As Americans, we have a lot going on this summer: festivals, parades, fireworks, family vacations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which brought millions of fans to stadiums, city streets and watch parties nationwide. Most public events take place without incident. However, history reminds us that large gatherings can also attract criminals and, in rare cases, terrorists. more

By mid-summer, many families are feeling the shift. Bedtime is later, screens are on longer, siblings may be fighting more, and kids may be bouncing ... more

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

OPINION — During RCSCW’s annual membership/board meeting, CFO Clif Swann stated that the savings resulting from the imposition of credit card user fees would save about $300,000, which would be about $6 per member if equated to dues. That can’t be correct. more

OPINION — Five years is a long time for any public matter to remain unresolved. In that time, students have graduated, employees have retired or moved on and memories have faded. Yet a serious Chandler Unified School District matter involving administrative accountability is still waiting for resolution. more

OPINION — During long deployments overseas, surrounded by concrete barriers, barren landscapes and constant deadly toxins, a soldier looks for a place in their mind that grounds them. For many service members, that mental anchor is America’s preserved public lands. These vast and uninhabited spaces belong to every citizen equally. more

OPINION — Living in the desert means living with limits, and water is the first one we should respect. Every summer reminds us that we are not fighting the heat, we are living in it. That means using our resources wisely, planting what survives here naturally and stopping the waste we see every day on our streets and sidewalks. more

OPINION — Many of us spend time on online platforms watching news, current events, history, health information and other topics that interest us. They are remarkable sources of knowledge. But there is one question worth asking: Are these platforms showing us the world — or simply showing us what keeps us watching? more

OPINION — With the rising temperatures and deep division in our community, it's even more important to keep an eye out for our senior citizens, disabled and marginalized community members. Be … more

Arizona has become a safer state during the past decade, with both violent and property crime steadily declining. According to recent statewide data from usafacts.org, Arizona records about 422 … more

OPINION — When Friedel became mayor with the new town council, what jumped out to me was that the convicted Jan. 6 Shaman spoke with elation at their oath taking. That connection perturbed me. … more

Does the Transportation Security Administration want to measure your luggage? You might be forgiven for thinking so after an aviation blog breathlessly reported that the agency's new 3D scanners have smaller entry tunnels than the old X-ray machines. An oversize carry-on might not fit through, the report warned. Screeners could send you back to the airline counter to check it. more

OPINION — This is the political season for candidate endorsements, a tsunami of endorsements. Lately many have surfaced for Lisa Baker, candidate for the Glendale Barrel District council seat. more

OPINION — I am writing to address factual inaccuracies in Nalan Furniss’s letter, Barrel District voter endorses Michael Calles. As someone deeply embedded in the grassroots fight for Glendale’s neighborhoods, I cannot let them stand. more