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Avian flu hits Maricopa County egg producer affecting 2.25M birds
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Literacy Phoenix expands reach with new downtown Phoenix location
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Arizona House approves bill to close loopholes in laws on animal cruelty

A look at the status of US executions in 2025

Seventeen men have died by court-ordered execution so far this year in the U.S., and 11 other people are scheduled to be put to death in eight states during the remainder of 2025. Glen Rogers …
Health care

Trump officials set to restrict COVID vaccines to seniors, those with health problems

Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy. Companies that want to market their vaccines to those Americans will …
SUSD

SUSD could be forced to look at school closures in the future

School Districts across the Valley are facing some grim financial realties. With declining state funding and continually dwindling enrollment, budgets are getting harder to balance. Scottsdale …
Travel

Valley's second largest airline rolls out new policy on portable chargers on flights

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium battery fires. …
Business

D-Backs bestow Grand Slam award on West Valley nonprofit

Benevilla was named one of six Arizona nonprofits to receive the Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award, a signature grant of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation’s “D-backs Give Back” initiative.

20 people, health care business and church charged in sober living scheme in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Twenty people, a mental health business and a church were charged in an indictment that alleged Arizona’s Medicaid program was defrauded $60 million in a scheme involving billing …

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Nonprofits

Phoenix group gets $300K grant to focus on student, career success

A job and career readiness organization is getting a $300,000 grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons foundation to step up its mentorship and job placement programs for high school students. …
Environment

Trump plans to merge wildland firefighting efforts into one agency, but ex-officials warn of chaos

President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency. Some former federal officials warn the change could sow chaos and …
Legal

Arizona AG announces 22 indictments in sober living case involving $60M

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office announced 22 indictments in a sober living case officials say defrauded the state Medicaid system. The 51-count indictment, filed in late April in …

Mental health business charged with defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid program in $60 million scheme involving sober homes

Mental health business charged with defrauding Arizona’s Medicaid program in $60 million scheme involving sober homes.

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Robert Robb

Democrats are falsely framing budget reconciliation choice

Democrats are framing the budget reconciliation issue as an attempt by Republicans to cut low-income programs to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. That’s not an accurate description of the …

Women’s Watch rebuttal: DEI isn’t a solution

In response to the Women’s Watch opinion, How the loss of DEI will impact women and what we can do to meet rising challenges : Loss of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a gain. Finding root …
Tim Orscheln

It’s scorpion season in Arizona, but you don’t have to live with them

Scorpions began appearing earlier than usual this year, due to unseasonably warm March temperatures, which means you should take extra precautions to keep them out of your home. If that’s not …

Disgusted and ashamed of U.S. government’s actions

So, our “law and order” president has authorized his administration to pay $5 million to the family of the treasonous insurrectionist killed while trying to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6, …
Cristina Perez Hesano

Five safe driving essentials Valley parents should teach their teens

For many teens, getting a driver’s license is more than just a milestone — it’s a symbol of freedom, independence and stepping into adulthood. But behind the excitement lies a …
A wild horse walks in the Salt River.

State should let group continue to manage Salt River Wild Horses humanely

While I was sitting at the  Salt River, enjoying its tranquility, a wild Salt River horse walked into the river. A father and son paddled by. The father said, “The horses here are wild, …
Ken Fisher

We need U.S. lawmakers to come together to help prevent veteran suicide

According to Veterans Affairs’ 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, nearly 20 veterans die by suicide daily, but more than 300 will attempt.  A staggering …

A new Peoria resident’s perspective on the Amkor plan

Living with cancer, has me focused on the best choices to enjoy my remaining days. 
Todd Levine, MD

A blood test could change how we detect Alzheimer’s years before memory loss begins

If you’ve ever watched a loved one slowly lose their memory, their sense of self, their ability to recognize family or hold a conversation — you know how devastating Alzheimer’s …
Dr. Erica Grabinski

Arizonans should make food safety a priority at Memorial Day barbecues, picnics

Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and honor those lost in service to our country. It’s also the traditional start of the summer vacation and travel season — a time for family …

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OrthoArizona opening second Scottsdale location

OrthoArizona is building new facilities in five in the Valley by 2027, including a second location in Scottsdale, which is scheduled to open in June.

OrthoArizona orthopedic practice is opening a second location in Scottsdale. A new MRI center will open at 9237 E. Via De Ventura in June, just a half-mile from OrthoArizona’s Pima Center, …

Meet the executive powering one of the Valley’s biggest gyms

Craig Cote is the CEO of Mountainside Fitness, Arizona’s largest locally-owned fitness center, operating 21 locations across the Valley.

Arizona native Craig Cote has been making waves in the Valley’s growing fitness and wellness space, leading Arizona’s largest locally-owned fitness center and what’s become widely …

Phoenix Rescue Mission names new chief development director

Greg Forney

Phoenix Rescue Mission has appointed Greg Forney as the organization’s new chief development officer. Forney has more than two decades of leadership in nonprofit development, marketing, …

West Valley city approves cigar bar plans

The Fox Cigar Bar will feature a 1,200-square-foot outdoor smoking patio.

The Surprise Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit with site plan for the Fox Cigar Bar.

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STEM summer camp comes to SUSD’s Laguna Elementary

Camp Invention, a nonprofit that teaches STEM education, is coming to Laguna Elementary School the week of June 2.

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Laguna Elementary School, 10475 E Lakeview Dr., Scottsdale the week of June 2. A program of the …

Scottsdale man raises money for families of fallen heroes through golf

Scottsdale resident Bob Kurtz is playing 100 holes of golf right-handed and 100 holes of golf left-handed to raise money for spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders.

Golf Ironman Bob Kurtz is playing a double marathon for families of fallen heroes. The 83-year-old marathoner will play 100 holes of golf right-handed and 100 holes of golf left-handed from 5:30 am …

Compassion Camp for kids collects diapers

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is putting on a summer camp for kids with the added goal of collecting diapers for families in need.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is putting on Compassion Camp, a summer camp for children, running from June 23-27, 2025, at 11735 N. Scottsdale Road. This camp will feature a special …

Proposal underway for whitewater adventure park in West Valley

A proposal to build a whitewater adventure park in Goodyear is being considered as part of the master plan update for Estrella Mountain Regional Park.

A proposal to build a man-made, recirculating whitewater adventure park in Goodyear is being considered as part of the upcoming master plan update for Estrella Mountain Regional Park. The …

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Phoenix Eastlake community to host public art unveiling

This artist rendering shows “Chinese Chorizo,” which will be unveiled May 31 at Eastlake Park.

Eastlake Park in Phoenix will come alive with food, music, and storytelling as the community gathers to unveil a new public art installation.

Pro pickleball tournament coming to Mesa

The Phoenix Flames, seen in tournament play this past March, will be among the field at the upcoming MLP Phoenix starting May 29.

Major League Pickleball will return its coed, team pickleball action to the Valley for the first time since January 2023.

Cannibal Corpse planning Phoenix, Tucson tour stops

Death metal icons Cannibal Corpse are planning two Arizona stops on their fall tour.

Glendale theater to stage coming of age ‘The Outsiders’

Stage Left Productions, celebrating its 10th anniversary year in the West Valley, will raise the curtain on “The Outsiders” in June.

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Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

William (Bill) Bach

William (Bill) Bach, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Lakeville, MN. Born on April 19, 1938, in Minneapolis, MN, he spent his early years in Minnesota before relocating to Arizona …

Georgia Ann Kew-Killgore -79

Born June 5, 1946. In Santa Fe New Mexico. Past away Thursday may 15th of a massive stroke in Scottsdale Arizona As a little girl she raced quarter midgets with the Unser RACING TEAM . Georgia was …

Carol (Werner) Pingel

Carol, 82, of Peoria, AZ, passed away May 10, 2025. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Menke Funeral Home of Sun City. To read the entire obituary and leave fond …

Vanessa L. Thompson

Vanessa, 57 years old, born October 19, 1967. Died February 6, 2025. Daughter of Victoria G. Thompson; Father, Joseph Thompson (deceased); Brother, Christopher J. Thompson; two nieces; one …

Ardith L'Hommedieu Carley

Hey my long time friend......so very sad to discover this when I wanted to try to find you somehow to

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News to Use

National forests with campgrounds open year-round in Arizona

Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Arizona.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Arizona stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Arizona

Americans with disabilities work remotely more than the general population in some states. Here's how Arizona compares.

Using Census Bureau data, accessiBe identified where Americans with disabilities are working remote jobs at higher rates than workers overall and how Arizona compares.

Movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Phoenix.

How gas prices have changed in Phoenix in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Phoenix using data from AAA.

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