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Los Angeles looks to stop its three-game slide when the Los Angeles Clippers play Phoenix. Saturday's game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams. The Suns won the previous …
Jalen Green scored 29 points in his Phoenix debut, Devin Booker added 24 points and the Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 115-102. Green, who missed the Suns’ first eight games with a …

Some states are requiring gun safety lessons in schools that teach kids 'stop, don't touch'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This school year, students in elementary, middle and high schools in some states will get a new lesson on safety: what to do if they find a firearm. Arkansas, Tennessee …
First Responders

Man wanted for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor in Scottsdale arrested in France

Wanted fugitive Michael Wiseman has been arrested in France for a 2008 case out of Scottsdale for multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Wiseman was Scottsdale police’s second …
Community News

Scottsdale officials consider Charlie Kirk memorial

Scottsdale will soon have a memorial for Charlie Kirk, if Vice Mayor Adam Kwasman has his way. Noting that Kirk was a Scottsdale resident and his widow is a Scottsdale native, Kwasman moved …
Arizona Water

Advanced purified wastewater to enter Valley drinking water around 2031

It’s not news that large parts of the West’s water supply are drying up vis-a-vis the Colorado River. A prolonged drought and rising temperatures have reduced lakes Powell and Mead, …
ELECTION 2025

Deer Valley Unified M&O override election tally opens wider margin

The latest numbers from Maricopa County Elections continue to show a different trend from years past with regards to Deer Valley Unified School District’s maintenance and operations budget override.
Education Solutions

PVSchools builds a culture of growth

For Paradise Valley Unified School District, this year’s letter grades are something to celebrate — but the district says the true measure of success lies far beyond the alphabet. …
VALLEY TRAVEL

Weekend freeway closures planned for Loops 101, 202

A section of Loop 101 in Scottsdale will be closed this weekend for freeway work while drivers along portions of Loop 202 in the Chandler/Ahwatukee area  will face delays and detours for …
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Teravalis celebrates official grand opening With Floreo Fest on November 15

Teravalis™, a Howard Hughes community, is proud to welcome the community to the official grand opening of its 37,000-acre master planned community in Buckeye, with a public celebration, Floreo …

New Mormon apostle led a global temple building boom and has deep knowledge of church finances

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gérald Caussé, a high-ranking official in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who oversaw a global temple building boom under its previous president, became the …
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Medicare: An Essential Healthcare Program for Seniors and Vulnerable Populations

Medicare, established in 1965, is a federally funded health insurance program designed primarily to serve Americans aged 65 and older, along with certain younger individuals with disabilities and …
FAA

Phoenix Sky Harbor among airports reducing flights during government shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration is forcing airlines to cut 10% of their flights at 40 of the busiest airports across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing …
ELECTIONS 2025

Chandler city measures seem on way to passing, schools’ not fully decided

Many of the results of Nov. 4 special Chandler elections were apparent about 36 hours after polls closed. The $475 million bond questions and two charter amendments the city of Chandler had on …
FIRST RESPONDERS

Scottsdale PD arrests teen in connection with shooting

Scottsdale police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with a shooting that left one person injured outside a large house party in north Scottsdale. At approximately 12:28 a.m. on …
Legal

Federal shutdown no longer an excuse to delay Arizona border wall lawsuit, magistrate says

PHOENIX — A federal magistrate is no longer accepting the excuse of the federal government shutdown to let it delay a lawsuit to stop construction of new walls along the southern border. …
ENTERTAINMENT

Scottsdale Jazz Festival still set for April 11

The 15th Anniversary of International Jazz Day and the Scottsdale Jazz Festival, is still scheduled for April 11, 2026, at the Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale. The …
COURTS

Drug dealer sentenced to three years in possession case

The state attorney general's office announced Thursday a 24-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to possess a dangerous drug for sale.
Arizona Water

Arizona's search for ocean water will be pricey

A worker walks over the pipeline that transports seawater to filters at Europe’s largest desalination plant for drinking water located in Barcelona, Spain. A partially funded program was initiated by Gov. Doug Ducey that would pull ocean water for desalination from the Gulf of California, also known as the Sea of Cortez.

While there has been some talk about desalinization or other efforts to bring “new” water into Arizona, nearly all of that effort is on hold and/or needs funding. A plan initially …

Whether you’re spending your summer hiking dusty trails in the desert or leafy trails up north, out on one of our many lakes, ascending your way to a mountain campsite, sitting under the moon with friends, driving to your favorite statewide destination, or keeping indoors with a/c for a party, we’ve got the soundtrack for every Arizona occasion.
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Matt Sandoval

What we can do when the holidays bring hunger and hurt

The question came at the end of one of my recent workshops: “SNAP benefits (food assistance for low-income individuals and families) are being cut off in a week. With your workshop in mind, what do we do?”

SNAP, health care fight a moral failure

The government shutdown has cut off SNAP benefits for 40 million Americans, including 16 million children. This is not a policy debate; it’s a moral failure. No one in America should have to choose between food and health care.

Response to letter about No UPCODE Act

OPINION — The comments in Steve Thomas’ letter re Medicare upcoding are misleading and inaccurate. I believe he has confused Medicare Advantage aka Plan C, with Advantage combined with …

Soldiers and sailors are now so few

As we approach Veterans Day, a Valley resident's original poem:

Lifelong Arizonan excited about museum donation, renaming

As a lifelong Arizona resident, I am proud of what the western art museum in Wickenburg has done for Arizona history!
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Valley business

Tamales with a twist at this family-owned Phoenix shop

Maria Stanzak poses at the counter inside The Tamale Store in Phoenix on Oct. 14, 2025.

All taste buds will agree that it’s always fresh tamale season. But go ahead and throw in the beginning of farmers market season as well.

West Valley city ready to open first Trader Joe's

Trader Joe’s opens its first Goodyear store on Nov. 7.

The wait is finally over for Goodyear residents who have spent years campaigning for a Trader Joe’s. The popular specialty grocer will open its first Goodyear location at 14770 W. McDowell …

Neighbors

Arizona Game and Fish to recognize conservation advocates

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission held its first annual awards banquet in 1991. Since then, more than 400 recipients have been recognized with Commission Awards.

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission’s upcoming Commission Awards Banquet will recognize statewide residents who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state’s wildlife, its outdoor heritage, and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Alice Cooper earns Radio Hall of Fame induction

Radio Hall of Famer Alice Cooper delivers his induction speech in Chicago on Oct. 30.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, shock-rock pioneer, and Valley favorite Alice Cooper has earned induction into the Radio Hall of Fame, cementing his place among the most influential voices in broadcasting.

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Artist Gary Ernest Smith celebrated at Western Spirit museum

The public is invited to a program highlighting the work of artist Gary Ernest Smith at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Nov. 13.

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West invites the public to an event hosted by noteworthy artist Gary Ernest Smith. The Evening Majesty program with Smith will take place from 3 …

Events restrict access to Scottsdale Civic Center

Two events will limit public access to the Scottsdale Civic Center in November.

Scottsdale’s event season heats up this month with two major happenings debuting at Scottsdale Civic Center — the Dreamy Draw Music Festival and Every Woman’s Marathon — …

Obituaries & Memorials: Remembering your loved ones

Charles Kenneth Hood

Charles (Chuck) Hood, 78, of Buffalo, WY, passed away peacefully at his home in Fountain Hills, AZ, on October 28, 2025. Chuck was born in Sheridan, WY, on August 27, 1947, to Kenneth and Florence …

Hanne F. Mueller

On Friday, October 10, 2025, Hanne Mueller, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 84.

Luther Tiger Valjean (Janes)

Luther “Tiger” Valjean (Janes), age 34, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 30, 2025, in his hometown. He was born on November 14, 1990, at Maryvale Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, …

Phyllis Ann Hosking

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Phyllis A. Hosking on September 23, 2025. Phyllis worked for several years as a Legal Transcriptionist while living in the Detroit area, later moving …

Marvin Elroy “Roy” Sievers

With deep love and gratitude, we share the passing of Marvin Elroy “Roy” Sievers, (91) who departed peacefully on October 18, 2025, with his beloved wife of 72 years, Donna, by his side. …
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