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Schnitzer: Tips to help seniors boost their physical, mental health during coronavirus quarantine
There is an ongoing conversation about the worldwide spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to be prepared. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, anyone can get … more
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David Simmer, district governor for Rotary District 5495.
Simmer: Simple ways you can make a difference during COVID-19 crisis
Rotarians are “People of Action,” and Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona are pitching in to help where needed in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic … more
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Simmer: Rotarians provide ideas on how you can help others during pandemic
Rotarians are “People of Action,” and Rotary clubs and their members throughout Arizona are pitching in to help where needed in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic … more
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Newlon: Remote online notarization a critical need in Arizona
To help keep our communities healthy, the need for social distancing is imperative right now. As such, on March 18, two U.S. senators --- Kevin Cramer and Mark Warner --- introduced a bill known … more
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Seema Verma
Verma: Medicare and coronavirus, what you need to know
Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to let you know the steps we’re taking to help our Medicare beneficiaries cope with the … more
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AIA: Schools, districts have authority in deciding whether to cancel sporting events
The AIA reached out to all member schools this morning in regard to current discussions involving the COVID-19 Virus, or Coronavirus. more
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Completing the Loop 101 and Loop 202 system, the South Mountain Freeway travels between Interstate 10 at the Loop 202 Santan Freeway in the East Valley and I-10 at 59th Avenue in the West Valley.
Local voices: Cheers for the new Loop 202
Area motorists discuss the opening of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Read more here. Hubby and I took the 202 to Ikea yesterday. Fabulous road! — Jeanie Graham Campbell Where … more
Smith: Dark money OK; we’re not a democracy
Attempts to outlaw “dark money” are means to suppress speech (“A light in the dark: The quest to outlaw ‘dark money,’” Page 4). It will allow Jacobin thugs … more
Joe Arpaio
Arpaio: Eliminating the dangers posed by anonymous shell companies is commonsense
Under current U.S. law, when criminal organizations want to hide their money laundering and financing activities from law enforcement officials, they have the means to do so. The result is the … more
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Hickman: New board chairman shares vision for county
You may have heard I got a promotion of sorts; this year, I’ll be leading the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors as Chairman. In many ways, it’s like being the captain of a ship that has already charted a good course. more
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An F-35 fighter jet is parked at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. [Independent Newsmedia file]
Foulke: Be patient with pilots training
It is now 10:45 a.m. on a Tuesday. Several aircraft have departed from Luke Air Force Base, but it is now very quiet. I know that the noise will resume and it will be often throughout the day and … more
An F-35 at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. [Independent Newsmedia file photo]
Trollen: Eventually Luke AFB noise will be unacceptable
Lately, our airspace over Sun City and Youngtown has been noisier from increased Luke Air Force Base traffic. Luke is supposed to receive more aircraft and increase their training of pilots, … more
Attendees at a Phoenix Children's Foundation Ignite Hope event hold battery-powered candles as they walk the route to Phoenix Children's hospital. [Submitted photo]
Carlisle: Phoenix Children’s Ignite Hope event comes to the Southwest Valley
Be a light to someone going through a difficult time this holiday season and consider taking part in Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s Ignite Hope walk. For the first time this year, the walk … more
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Local Voices: Where to camp in the winter?
Local camping enthusiasts recommend some areas for camping during the cooler months. Just moved from Indiana in March and now we are settled in we’d like to get to some camping. Where are … more
Burke: Social Security benefits increase in 2020
Each year, we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price … more
Tom Schoaf
Schoaf: Get ready for special events, progress on City Center
As our summer heat finally wanes, and as many of our residents return from their summer sojourns in cooler climates, our special events season begins once again. City staff has planned an … more
Gagnon: In response to reader saying Luke jets are too loud
Mr. Spinka, I would like to unpack your recent complaint about the F-35 traffic out of Luke AFB, six miles southwest of Sun City. Luke AFB has been in the West Valley since 1940, and since its … more
Dr. Tim Bert points to a model of a knee. [Submitted photo]
Bert: Youth sports injuries can haunt you years later
It might start off as a creaky knee or stiff joints or perhaps you feel a twinge in your back with a simple movement. Old age? Maybe. But chances are, if you injured yourself playing a youth sport, … more
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All student IDs should have suicide prevention information
In 2012 my family experienced the loss of my brother Nathan due to suicide. After spending a full weekend with him at my parent’s house, none of us knew what was coming just two days later that Tuesday evening. more
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The EPA’s draft rule modifies the 2016 New Source Performance Standards, which regulate emissions at natural gas plants, well sites, and transportation stations. [Clays]
Environmental protection ‘rollback’ narrative full of holes
The Environmental Protection Agency recently revised some rules governing oil-and-gas rig methane emissions... more
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