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Chandler SpeakUp: Teacher pay, gas prices, Junior Achievement, hot dogs

OPINION — Here are some recent online comments about Chandler Independent items:

“See where the lowest gas prices are in Chandler this week (May 17) ”:
“I think my tank must’ve grown, my car now holds $100 worth of gas.”

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FuelFest set for Saturday, Dec. 5 in Chandler

FuelFest, an automotive celebration founded by late actor Paul Walker's brother, returns to the Chandler area on Saturday, Dec. 5. Gates at Firebird Motorsports Park will be open from 1–8 p.m. …

Chandler-area University Women host speaker, announce scholarships

The Southeast Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women welcomes Sarah Lords from the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation as guest speaker at its 5:30 p.m. meeting Monday, Nov. 16 at …

Chandler's outdoor fall/winter concert series returns

The Sonoran Sunset Series returns to Veterans Oasis Park in south Chandler in another season of free outdoor concerts. The series, which began Oct. 15, and is planned for 6-7:30 p.m. on the …

Chandler women's choral group annual show is Dec. 12

The Vocal Connection Chorus invites Chandler-area women of all ages to join a holiday guest chorus for the annual “Jingle Bell Jam.” Rehearsals will take place from 6:45-8 p.m. Mondays, Nov. …

Arizona’s fentanyl overdose statistics are alarming; free Narcan training can help

OPINION — While deaths from drug overdoses across the United States declined during each of the last three years, they have surged in Arizona. From September 2024 to September 2025, our state recorded a 17% increase in overdose deaths — twice the national average — according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fiscal caution should apply consistently at Chandler Unified School District

OPINION — Fiscal responsibility is among a school board’s most important duties. It must be applied consistently. At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Chandler Unified Governing Board approved school resource officers for Payne Junior High and Perry High School. Board President Patti Serrano cast the lone dissenting vote, as she had on an August agreement covering nine Chandler middle and high schools.

Healthcare shouldn’t be so hard; health literacy can help

OPINION — A visit to the doctor may get you a diagnosis. A trip to the pharmacist fills the needed prescription. Your health plan has all sorts of information about benefits. Healthcare. Straightforward and easy to understand, right? Eye roll. Laugh stifled.

Chandler SpeakUp: Teacher pay, gas prices, Junior Achievement, hot dogs

Valley fans still enjoying NASCAR events

Crews lay asphalt for I-10 widening between Phoenix, Casa Grande

Queen Creek will provide ambulance backup to Chandler

Chandler Council OKs plan for long-vacant corner

Chandler school board learns about new policies

Chandler’s budget will still have many capital needs in ‘28

Enough of GOP from Gilbert, time for legislative change

Chandler home sales market stable, but slowdown still noticeable

Chandler SpeakUp: Teacher pay, gas prices, Junior Achievement, hot dogs

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