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Trump adds a second endorsement in the race to be next Arizona governor

PHOENIX, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump added another endorsement in next year’s Republican primary for Arizona governor, saying Monday that he was backing U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in addition …
CITY GOVERNMENT

Scottsdale City Manager appoints Walther and LeDuc to permanent leadership roles

Scottsdale City Manager Greg Caton has officially appointed Jeff Walther as assistant city manager and Joe LeDuc as police chief. Both have been serving in their respective interim roles since …
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Salt River Brass Band announces concert

The 36-member Salt River Brass Band, led by Maestro Julie Des- Bordes, presents “Love Poems,’’ its springtime season finale, 3 p.m. Sun- day, April 13, at American Lutheran …
SPORTS

Valley-engineered sports tech could help catchers

No one can outrun a thrown baseball — it it’s thrown in time. That’s the message two former pro ballplayers and a Chandler engineer are pointing out as they try to market a new …
AXON

Legal battles promised in fight to keep Axon from building apartments

The battle over the 1,895 apartments security technology maker Axon plans to build as part of its new world headquarters in north Scottsdale may not be over yet. The Arizona Senate passed Senate …
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How tinnitus treatments have improved for the better

Struggling with the constant buzz of tinnitus or the frustration of hearing loss? You’re not alone— and you’re not without hope. According to the American Tinnitus Association, …

Who's who in Lori Vallow Daybell's trial?

PHOENIX (AP) — It's a complex case that led investigators from Arizona to Idaho and Hawaii, to unravel a twisted plot built on bizarre claims that the victims were possessed by evil spirits and …
Development

East Valley city to create almost 400 affordable housing units

Tempe is in the process of creating a new development at a city-owned property that will include 400 mixed-income apartments across six buildings, with 90% of the apartments designated as affordable.
TRIBUTE

Hobbs orders U.S., Arizona flags lowered to half-staff to honor Pope Francis

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has ordered U.S. and Arizona flags to fly at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis. The order is in conjunction with President Donald Trump’s …
Store opening

IKEA ‘Plan & Order Point’ to open at The Promenade Scottsdale

IKEA is set to open a “Plan & Order Point” at The Promenade in Scottsdale, with a planned opening in the spring of this year. Unlike a traditional IKEA store, the Plan & …
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Peoria Mayor Jason Beck

BECK: The State of Peoria – Investments in our public safety future

During my time as mayor, I have made it clear that my top priority will always be the safety of our residents and our first responders.
Ignacio Herrera Jr.

A fun guide to teaching Arizonans money smarts at any age

Talking about financial literacy is never more important than during a time of economic uncertainty. With so many finance topics in the news lately — from inflation to tariffs to trade wars …
Marc Lamber

Built for men, deadly for women — She DRIVES Act aims to level the playing field

Our state’s roads are perilous, especially for women. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, nearly half of all traffic injuries involve women . Yet, for decades, automotive …
Afi Like Taffy

How Arizona fashionistas can go tropical with ‘White Lotus’-inspired looks

With fan favorite “The White Lotus ” season 3 based in tropical paradise in Thailand, it’s inspiring resort wear looks like flowy dresses, skirts, light-weight accessories, …
A copy of an 1846 Sarony & Major lithograph shows American colonists dressed as Native Americans throwing cargo from British tea ships into Boston Harbor in 1773 during what would come to be known as the Boston Tea Party.

Holy cow! History — Leaking isn’t new, folks. Who blabbed to Ben Franklin?

Washington loves a leaker. An “unidentified source” who’s willing to spill the beans and dish on his boss or colleagues. Sometimes, the motivation is revenge, settling the score for …

Fan wishes he was wrong about Phoenix Suns

When the Phoenix Suns fired Coach Monty Williams a few years, and a few head coaches ago, I wrote that in my experience watching pro sports for the past half century teams who fire a coach because …
Tom Blanck

You’re using AI. Now what?

Everywhere you look, companies are racing to integrate artificial intelligence into their business. They’re using it to forecast inventory, write content, spot risks before they happen and …
Amber Wallin

As Congress prepares for ‘fiscal tsunami,’ states can choose differently

Tax policy experts and lawmakers have long circled 2025 as a year to prepare for. What makes it so significant? For one thing, federal COVID money to states is expiring, straining state …
Rinny Dyar

Roadside safety: What to do while waiting for a tow truck in Arizona

We’ve been around tow trucks our whole lives. What started with our parents working out of our Mesa garage in the early 1960s has grown into a multi-generational family business committed to …
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Valley business

New Chandler cafe has chile, pastries, fondue

Bonita “Bonnie” Henderson’s Bonnie’s Bread & Butter opened late last year in a small Arizona Avenue shopping center, just south of Ray Road.

Bonita “Bonnie” Henderson grew up in a military family, sampling food all over the world. Spain, the U.K., Germany, the U.S. East Coast and Albuquerque are some of the places that …

City of Hope Cancer Care Scottsdale now open at One Scottsdale Medical

The new City of Hope Cancer Care Scottsdale will offer medical oncology exams, infusion treatments, radiation oncology, and lab and imaging services, including mammography and ultrasound.

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., is opening it’s newest location at One Scottsdale Medical, 7150 E Camelback Road. The approximate …

Unordered package at your door? It could be a scam

Gotten packages that you didn

Did you get a package delivery that you didn’t order?  Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker shows people getting surprise jewelry boxes, bracelets, phone cords, nail kits, toys for …

Phoenix-based foster children group gets $70K grant

Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation received a $70,000 grant to help foster children better prepare for the challenges of adulthood. (AFFCF)

A Phoenix-based nonprofit that helps foster children has received a $70,000 grant that will them work on getting health care insurance and services. The Arizona Friends of Foster Children …

Neighbors

Historic Litchfield house to become regional museum and cultural center

The P.W. Litchfield Heritage Center relocates after the Litchfield Park City Council approved its design.

A planned museum and cultural center at the historic La Loma Homestead is moving forward after the Litchfield Park City Council approved a design and engineering services agreement at its April …

Public discussion on dangers of drugs scheduled for May 7 in Scottsdale

The public is welcome to a speech and discussion on the dangers of drugs to kids on May 7.

Vanessa Ayala, a local mother who lost her 17-year-old son, a student at Desert Mountain High School, to opioids will speak at an event at New Covenant Lutheran Church, 15152 Frank Lloyd Wright …

Scottsdale Society of Women Writers welcomes Constance Patrick

The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers group will welcome Constance Patrick at their April 30 meeting.

Constance Patrick will be the speaker at the April 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Chompie’s, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., …

Emma F. named 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Youth of the Year

Emma F. received a $30,000 scholarship as the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Youth of the Year.

Emma F., a 17-year-old senior at Desert Mountain High School and a member of the Virginia G. Piper Branch for 12 years, has been named the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Youth of …

Things to do

Arizona author’s latest children’s book takes on bullying, discrimination, diversity

Author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford will be in Phoenix to read and sign copies of her new children’s book on May 2.

Award-winning author Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford will be in Phoenix to read and sign copies of her new children’s book.

‘Dry Surf: Local Skateboarding History’ opens May 10 at Tempe History Museum

The addition of Dry Surf to the exhibit’s title was to recognize that it was the name of a small skate park that opened in Tempe in June 1965.

Hard to imagine that the pastime we laughed about during my days as a hanger-on in California’s surfing-crazed 1950s and ‘60s would not only evolve into a sport but an Olympic sport, at …

What to know about Cardinals’ free Draft party in Glendale

A look at the Cardinals’ Draft Party in Glendale back in April of 2023. This year’s party takes place Thursday, April 24 on the Great Lawn outside of State Farm Stadium.

As the Arizona Cardinals seek their first playoff appearance since 2021 – and first postseason win in a decade – they’ll learn more about their roster next week.

Arizona resorts start staycation deals as summer approaches

The Hermosa Inn is offering discounts to Arizona residents for the staycation season.

For those in search of the exclusive escape without going too far from home, a number of resorts have begun offering luxury staycation deals that will pamper and delight. And as summer fast …

Obituaries & Memorials
Remembering your loved one

Ardith L’Hommedieu Carley

Ardith L’Hommedieu Carley, beloved wife entered Heaven on April 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on 10-20-1955 in Milford, Connecticut, coming to Arizona in 1974. She …

Chester “Chet” A. Yon

Chester, 86, of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away on April 12, 2025, with his family by his side. Chet was born on July 13, 1938, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Arthur (Art) and Fern Yon. He grew up in …

Mary Beth Lee

Mary "Beth" Lee, 04/19/1950 - 04/08/2025, passed in Surprise, AZ. Service details will be announced at a later date.

Gisela Irmgard Lindner

Gisela Irmgard Lindner, age 88, of Medford, Oregon passed away Wednes April 2, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born October 21, 1936 in Dresden Germany to Irma & Kurt Schmiegelt. Gisela survived …

Mary Maxine Ross

Mary, a beacon of light and an embodiment of selfless service, departed this earthly realm on March 30, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona. Born on June 16, 1928, in the quaint town of Lancaster, Missouri, …
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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