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Preventing burnout in the growing caregiver landscape

OPINION — For more than 63 million Americans, daily life includes providing ongoing care for adult or minor family members with a medical condition or disability. This extraordinary act of service provides much-needed support for a loved one, but it can also lead family caregivers to put their own well-being to the side, leading to burnout that affects physical and mental health. more

By Christopher Rodriguez | Phoenix | 9/5/26

Running mate pick a political ploy by Hobbs

OPINION — Choosing a running mate of the alternate party by Katie Hobbs is just a political ploy to get more votes. What a scam. more

By Sharon Parry | Chandler | 9/5/26

Arizona doesn't need a lieutenant governor

OPINION — About the selection of a lieutenant governor: What is the reason for cross-party candidates? If this is the case, the lieutenant governor should run completely separate from the governor. more

By Bernard Clark | Chandler | 9/4/26

Valley kids’ psychological assessments should be accessible, affordable

OPINION — When a child struggles in school, some of the first advice they, and usually their parents, may hear is to study harder, pay closer attention or spend more time on homework. For many students, those strategies help. For others, the problem has nothing to do with the effort being made. more

By Jamie Bludworth, Ph.D. | Phoenix | 9/2/26

Hobbs’ selection of Giles more than astute politically

OPINION — Gov. Katie Hobbs’ choice as her lieutenant governor was more than a politically shrewd choice. She selected a highly respected, accomplished and experienced former Mesa mayor, John Giles. more

By Ron Pies | Chandler | 9/2/26

Rallying against hunger in Arizona

OPINION — September is a time when food banks and meal programs across the country shine a spotlight on a problem that never takes a month off. Food insecurity in America has reached its highest level in more than a decade, affecting more than 47 million people, including 14 million children ... the Valley is no exception. more

By Jackie Shelley | Mesa | 9/1/26

Question of the Week: Should Arizona gubernatorial candidates cross the political aisle in selecting running mates?

For the first time, Arizonans will select a lieutenant governor in November. The new office will be the No. 2 position in state government. Gov. Katie Hobbs raised eyebrows when she named former Mesa … more

8/31/26

Chandler SpeakUp: More proposed utility rate increases

OPINION — Here are some recent online comments about Chandler Independent proposed utility rate hike stories: “Chandler Council to take 9% utility rate hikes to residents”: “Do we … more

8/25/26

How to spot an AI-powered scam

OPINION — Early this summer, an “advertisement” about a big sale — $1 books at Barnes & Noble — was all over social media. Any voracious reader would hoist an eyebrow. Last spring, there were widespread “offers” on the internet of deeply discounted tickets and travel packages to see the University of Arizona men’s basketball team play at the Final Four. more

By Lee Shappell | Independent Newsmedia | 8/25/26

Americans are more than the divisions we inherited

OPINION — America has an imperfect history. We should teach it honestly. more

By Rodney Wielkie | Chandler | 8/24/26

Question of the Week: Have rising prices affected your back-to-school spending this year?

For many Valley families, back to school means updating their students’ wardrobes, buying backpacks, assorted gear, books, electronics and school supplies. According to reports, the average … more

8/24/26

Oral health is the real magic behind the Tooth Fairy

OPINION — Every Aug. 22, families across the country celebrate National Tooth Fairy Day, honoring one of childhood’s most beloved traditions. more

By Heather Schneider, DMD | Chandler | 8/21/26

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Gold Star Mother to speak to Chandler-area vets group Nov. 22

Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will host a special guest at a November meeting. Patricia Hinds, president of the Arizona Department of Gold Star Mothers, will be the speaker at the …

Shelter holding microchipping event in Chandler

The nonprofit and no-kill shelter, Friends for Life , located in Gilbert, is partnering with a Chandler vehicle dealership for a microchipping event. Subaru Superstore of Chandler, to host …

'Ordinary Folks' free storytelling event in Chandler on Oct. 21

"Ordinary Folks, Extraordinary Tales: A Storytelling Event" is free to all when it takes place later this month.

Chandler Center for the Arts ticket office back in business —almost

The Chandler Center for the Arts' box office is nearly done relocating after a summer of remodeling and some regular maintenance work. Friday, Oct. 2, box office services will be available …

Walsh believes in Arizona children, healthcare, schools

OPINION — As a pediatric registered nurse, I have spent much of my life caring for children and advocating for their well-being. I believe healthcare should be accessible to everyone, and I believe just as strongly that every child deserves access to a quality public education.

Six years later, accountability still waits

OPINION — More than six years have passed since the underlying events at a Chandler Unified School District high school, yet a serious professional-conduct matter involving a district administrator still lacks a final public resolution.

Chandler SpeakUp: Gas prices around Chandler on Oct. 3

Here are some of the comments we received on our Oct. 3 story "Where are some of this week's lowest gas prices around Chandler?"