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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. more

By Kathleen Quellen | Gilbert | 10/8/26

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. more

By Rod Wielkie | Chandler | 10/8/26

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?" more

10/7/26

Peace has a face in Chandler

OPINION Peace is a big word, and one of the hardest to turn into everyday action. So, this Peace Week, instead of talking about peace in the abstract, we honored people in Chandler who practice it. … more

By O.D. Harris, Chandler City Council | 10/6/26

Question of the Week: Are you voting by mail this year or going to the polls Nov. 3?

There has been plenty of bluster about mail-in voting, some of the negative coming from President Trump — who votes by mail himself. Do you believe in the integrity of voting by mail through … more

10/5/26 | 1 comment

U.S. vs. Mexico: ‘War’ that ends at final whistle in Glendale

OPINION — On Saturday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., the United States’ men’s soccer team will play Mexico at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. On paper, it is a friendly. Nobody in my family has ever used that word for this game. Mexico can lose to the United States in almost any sport and take it well. Basketball, baseball, a bad night in the ring. We shake hands and go to dinner. Soccer is different. more

By Alejandro Rivera | Phoenix | 10/1/26

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

9/28/26

Why Stephanie Walsh is the state senator LD 14 deserves

OPINION — As a resident of Legislative District 14 for 20 years, I want leadership that reflects the everyday priorities of our community, not partisan talking points. That is why I am supporting Stephanie Walsh for the Arizona State Senate, and why I find it troubling that Mylie Biggs is being considered a viable candidate to represent our families. more

By Becky Wyatt | Gilbert | 9/27/26

Finding hope within heartbreak

OPINION — Our daughter Collyns Belle — “Colly” — was born in 2021 after an uneventful pregnancy. She joined her two brothers and sister, and when she arrived, our family felt complete. Her first year was very typical. She did everything her three older siblings did. She rolled, sat, smiled, babbled and even crawled. Colly was overflowing with life, and her personality sparkled. more

By Angela Disney | Phoenix | 9/27/26

Valley Gen Xers won’t be able to rely on Social Security

OPINION — For Gen Xers rapidly approaching retirement, the old playbook no longer applies. With Social Security nearing insolvency, Gen Xers will find they can’t retire as their parents did. more

By Marc Cadin | 9/26/26

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

By Robert Robb | 9/24/26

The importance of routine PSA testing in combatting prostate cancer

OPINION — Prostate cancer often is called a “silent disease” because it rarely causes symptoms in its early, most treatable stages. Unlike a broken bone or a bad cough, there's no obvious signal that tells a man that something is wrong. And by the time symptoms like difficulty urinating, blood in the urine and pain occur, the disease often has progressed. more

By Christi Nance | Queen Creek | 9/23/26

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Six years later, accountability still waits

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?"