Summer brings long days, family vacations, afternoons by the pool and more time outside. But, as temperatures rise and families head to the water, it’s also a time to be extra mindful about staying safe. more

OPINION — “A race to the bottom of the aquifer,” and “Water governance aligned with corporate interests.” The two quotations above are from the book, “Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains,” by Lucas Bessire. more

AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor answers questions about Social Security. more

In the desert, reliable power is not merely a convenience, it’s a matter of life and death ... That’s why I’m grateful to the Arizona Corporation Commission and generations of state leaders that have prioritized a resilient, reliable power grid. more

Here are some comments about stories happening in Surprise. more

OPINION — Fountain Hills' Fourth of July celebration was especially meaningful this year as our community joined Americans across the country in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the … more

OPINION — I read Cali Overs’ recent letter regarding her meeting with U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego. In it, she questioned the Surprise mayor and City Council’s meetings with our federal representatives. I’d like to offer some perspective.   more

Do you remember the 1865 children’s novel, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”? It’s about Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world of surreal characters, like the Cheshire Cat and Humpty Dumpty who sat on a wall. more

OPINION — The Spoils System, as we called it 250 years ago, is now called pay-to-play government contracts. more

OPINION — Many Arizona voters may not realize that Maricopa County has introduced a new option for returning early mail ballots that could significantly speed up the counting process. more

The Delaware House of Representatives brought back and successfully passed Senate Bill 100 on Tuesday, June 30, a first-leg amendment to enshrine the right to marry, regardless of gender or race, into the state constitution. more

OPINION — I just read an article that revealed the next in a long line of absurd stunts aimed at Arizona by leftists. Do they actually think that their ongoing tantrum against the much-needed ICE detention facility here justifies decertifying Surprise as a city? more

This is one of the clearest examples of pork-barrel spending the state has seen. more

Delaware punches above its weight in a lot of ways, and the prescription drug cost debate is one where the state’s voice matters. more

OPINION — I feel such enormous appreciation for the freedoms I enjoy and for the sacrifices of those who worked over the last 250 years to create a more perfect union. But celebrating the great American experience cannot stop when the last firework has graced the sky. Gratitude for our country isn’t best expressed in one-day celebrations. Patriotism isn’t just a feeling; it involves action.  more

In recent months, there has been significant discussion regarding the City’s repeal of collective bargaining. Opinions have varied widely, particularly around its impact on both the financial … more

I hope you're finding ways to stay cool and enjoy some quality time with family and friends this summer. more

OPINION — Michele Ugenti-Rita says the water produced by Scottsdale APRW (Pure Water) is brown from toilet water contamination. Pure Water exceeds all EPA water quality standards. All our potable … more

Open an electric bill lately? Then you have already brushed up against science policy — it just might not be labeled as such. more

OPINION — I purchased my home in Sun City 21 years ago, right on the North Golf Course. Although the house itself needed considerable improvement, I invested in upgrades over the years with the hope that these enhancements would increase its value. more