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Sara Wilson
Building a wellness portfolio can help Arizonans age well
OPINION — Throughout time, humans have searched for a way to stop the clock, stay forever young and erase the signs of aging. But rather than search for that mythical fountain of youth, there are more realistic ways to evaluate what it means to age well and build a wellness portfolio that can help us preserve our strength, our vitality and our ability to live fully as we grow older. more
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Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 59th Avenue and Olie Road in Glendale on Sept. 4, 2026. Gas prices have reached an all-time high on Labor Day weekend according to AAA Arizona on Friday.
Gas prices on track for Labor Day all-time high despite drop over past week
For those traveling this Labor Day weekend, gas price will hit an all-time high for this time of year, AAA Arizona said in a release Friday. more
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Wildfire Elementary Principal Ryan Schoonover has spent his career helping students learn, lead and find confidence in themselves. A Kansas native, Schoonover began as a middle school social studies and science teacher before moving into curriculum development and school administration.
Inside PVSchools: Meet Principal Schoonover
Wildfire Elementary Principal Ryan Schoonover has spent his career helping students learn, lead and find confidence in themselves. A Kansas native, Schoonover began as a middle school social studies … more
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Waddell’s Longhorn, in Buckeye, open since 1958, will close its doors for good after Saturday night.
Weekend Picks: Valley events for Sept. 4-6
Labor Day weekend offers plenty of reasons to get out of the house around the Valley, but one of this weekend’s most memorable gatherings will also be a goodbye. more
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Abrazo West Campus announced Sept. 2 that it received DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, the highest designation for stroke care.
West Valley hospital certified as comprehensive stroke center
The Abrazo West Campus hospital in Goodyear announced Sept. 2 that it received certification as a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest designation for stroke care. more
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From left, Pili Zamudio, Jahnavi Akella and Karime Rodriguez of Living United for Change in Arizona register guests attending LUCHA Community Day on Feb. 4, 2025, in Phoenix. A federal judge has rebuffed efforts by members of LUCHA to order legislative leaders to let some of its members back into legislative buildings.
Judge denies efforts to overturn group members' being banned from Arizona legislative chambers
PHOENIX — A federal judge has rebuffed efforts by members of LUCHA to order legislative leaders to let some of its members back into legislative buildings. In a new order, Judge Susan Brnovich … more
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Free gardening classes are available this fall at the Desert Botanical Garden Community Garden inside Spaces of Opportunity at 1200 W. Vineyard Road in Phoenix.
Free fall gardening classes available now in Phoenix
This Fall, Phoenix residents can sign up for a new series of free gardening classes offered through a partnership between the Phoenix Office of Environmental Programs and the Desert Botanical Garden. … more
Travis White is seeking a two-year seat on the Higley Unified School District Governing Board in a write-in election.
Write-in candidate says parent advocacy led him into East Valley school board race
Higley school board write-in candidate Travis White says his advocacy for public schools and district programs led him to seek Scott Glover’s former seat and fight in court for an election. more
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In red is where the Whole Foods and other commercial are to be located.
West Valley city lands Whole Foods after incentive deal
Peoria City Council approved a development agreement with a sales tax incentive provision to secure a new mixed-use project named Travesio that includes a specialty grocer. more
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Arizona Department of Transportation officials said the state has reached 80% completion on the $106 million project to build a new connection between Interstate 40 and US 93 in west Kingman. 
New tunnel opens on main Phoenix, Las Vegas route
The Arizona Department of Transportation has opened a new tunnel as part of a project to build an interchange designed to reduce delays on the main route between Phoenix and Las Vegas. ADOT has … more
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Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Teresa Leyba Ruiz is facing a possible investigation for allegedly violating state law by campaigning at public schools and posting photos and videos of her visits to campuses on campaign social media accounts.
Arizona school superintendent candidates battle over using classroom, student videos in campaigns
PHOENIX — Both candidates vying for the state’s top education office sat in classrooms, talked to students and used the footage for campaign fodder. But only one could land in legal trouble for … more
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Reader takes issue with letter about Hamadeh’s full story
OPINION — In her letter, Arizona deserves the full story on Abe Hamadeh, Analyn Megison demands the “complete story” about the congressman, yet her letter largely repeats Hamadeh’s own talking points while attacking the press. more
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