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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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USAF Maj. Will Andreotta poses for a photograph beside an F-35 fighter jet on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. [Jacob Stanek/Independent Newsmedia]
Thorburn: Luke AFB provides skilled workers to the West Valley
Residents of the West Valley, often hear “the sounds of freedom” emanating from above. The audible and visible signs of F-35 training missions represent the ongoing legacy of Luke Air … more
Arizona proves students succeed by leaving failed public schools
The men and women of America’s armed services have pledged — and often sacrificed — their lives to protect our freedoms. Yet just a single state, Arizona, has decided these heroes … more
Brendan Lyons
Government-controlled health insurance puts us all at risk
No public health issue is as important as being able to access high-quality, affordable health care; I believe we all can agree on this. Growing up, I always wanted to be a firefighter, and … more
John Safin
Safin: Prep for fall
‘Tis the season for lots of festivals, fairs, and carnivals! Plus, there are school sports, professional sports, dances and lots of other fall fun. My shameless plug is for the Southwest Valley … more
Branham: It takes a village… and a lot of old-fashioned mutual respect
With over four decades of law enforcement and government service, it frequently becomes difficult to hold my tongue when speaking about law enforcement/community relations (just ask my lovely wife, … more
Local voices: Fan wants better traffic flow into Cardinals games
Bad for business Horrible traffic flow to the game. Have been sent every which way to get from Gordon Biersch to the Orange Lot on Cardinals Way. And the people manning the black lot have no clue … more
Schoaf: Litchfield Park transitions to a new fiscal year
Sunday, June 30, marked the end of another successful fiscal year for the city. This has been a good year for the city in many, many ways. Our ability to meet the needs of our residents and other … more
Thorburn: Foreign trade zone projected to bring $795M in investment to West Valley
Erin Thorburn The Greater Maricopa Foreign Trade Zone has come a long way since its inception in 2010. Designed to foster economic development and attract new businesses to the West Valley, the … more
Safin: Southwest Valley Chamber business survey open through Saturday
John Safin This is a call out to all business professionals and high school and college students. Now is your chance to give your two cents to help with future planning. And, it will take you less … more
Carlisle: Donate the gift of reading
Mark Carlisle For those of you reading this, I’m sure you take for granted how important your literacy is. I do the same. Those of us who learned to read at a young age overlook how important … more
Local Voices: Litchfield Park Little League field, 4th of July event
This is your public forum. We welcome your opinions, which can be emailed to wvnews@newszap.com or posted online under the stories at YourValley.net. New Little League field Litchfield Park’s … more
Himes: Speeding in Litchfield Park must be addressed
I recently read your article regarding speeding in Litchfield Park. I have been a resident in LP for a little over six years. I too have noticed the increased speeding especially in the last couple … more
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