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Richard Grayson
LD 7 House candidate condemns racist attacks against incumbent
OPINION — As a candidate for state representative in Legislative District 7, I feel an obligation to say something about the racist attacks directed at Rep. Walt Blackman. They have greatly disturbed me. more
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Question of the Week: How are you observing Hispanic Heritage Month?
Arizona’s population of Hispanic or Latino heritage is 32.5% — nearly one-third, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. President Lyndon B. Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and … more
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Why I'm voting Dena Kimble for AJUSD Governing Board
OPINION — As a member of the Apache Junction community, I want to recognize Dena Kimble for the dedication, integrity and genuine care she brings to her service on the AJUSD Governing Board. more
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Robert Robb
Arizona lawmakers should kill the legislative subpoena
OPINION — According to Arizona law, a subpoena can be issued by the president of the Senate, the speaker of the House and the chairman of any committee. The Legislature has over 30 committees. more
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Question of the Week: Are Valley communities planning wisely?
Metro Phoenix remains among the fast-growing areas in the country. But are its communities doing the best job of regulating growth and development? Are they planning wisely for housing, schools, … more
Gabrielle Douglas
Gen Z women don’t owe America babies
OPINION — Gen Z women like me are having fewer babies. That shouldn’t be a surprise. With prices for everything going up, our parents’ steady jobs, white picket fences and retirement packages feel much less attainable for us. more
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Dena Kimble
AJUSD incumbent pledges to continue working for safe schools, strong academics
OPINION — For the past 12 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving our community on the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board. As I reflect on those years, I am incredibly grateful for the students, parents, teachers, staff, community members and local leaders who have supported and encouraged me along the way. more
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Adia Taylor, DO
Let’s make suicide something we discuss and prevent
OPINION — In my office, a conversation about suicide may start with a patient saying they cannot sleep, a parent mentioning that their teenager has withdrawn from friends or an older adult struggling with pain, illness or the loss of a spouse. None of these concerns necessarily means someone is considering suicide, but each is a reason to ask more questions. more
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Question of the Week: Are freeways the best way to get from here to there?
Since the mid-1980s, the Valley has built its regional freeway system, which moves tens of thousands of people every day. Population continues to grow. Lane expansion is inevitable. New freeways are … more
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Tohono O’odham land is sovereign; no border wall
OPINION — My understanding of the treaty plans made with the tribes here in America is that the tribes and their land are to be treated as sovereign. more
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9/11 memories: The Valley looks back on terror attacks
You didn’t have to be in New York City, Washington, D.C, or rural Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001, to be profoundly impacted by the terror attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and changed both America and the world forever. Here are memories shared by 14 current and former Valley residents. more
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Question of the Week: Should the Trump administration move forward with its border wall project in Arizona over a Native American tribe’s objections?
The Trump administration has resumed construction of a stretch of border wall in southern Arizona along part of the Tohono O’odham tribal land, despite protests from the tribe. U.S. Customs and … more
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