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Godspeed, America — our national debt crisis is serious
OPINION —  America’s debt crisis is a real threat and I’d like to thank Mr. Savage for his recent comments. After volunteering full-time over the last 13 years and publishing a book on this topic, I can assure you that America is rapidly approaching the cliff without a plan. more
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The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board unanimously approved Superintendent Carter Davidson’s goals for the 2026-27 school year Aug. 11, including targets for student achievement, fiscal accountability and evaluating the return on district investments.
What Litchfield parents need to know about new grading rules
The Litchfield Elementary School District Governing Board approved the district's updated grading practices handbook as part of its Aug. 11 consent agenda. more
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Arizona has two fundamentally different ideas of accountability and because the testing systems aren't equivalent, we can't currently use the available scores to settle the argument about which system produces better academic results.
Arizona ESA growth raises new questions about student achievement
Arizona has two fundamentally different ideas of accountability and because the testing systems aren't equivalent, we can't currently use the available scores to settle the argument about which system produces better academic results. more
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Carlos Santana, seen July 9, 2026, in Alpharetta, Georgia, returns to Phoenix this Friday.
Weekend Picks: Valley events for Aug. 14-16
It’s not often one building can claim Carlos Santana and Caitlin Clark on the same weekend, but that’s exactly what’s happening at downtown Phoenix’s Mortgage Matchup Center. more
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Phoenix Suns' coach Mike D'Antoni, center, gives instruction to players Shawn Marion (31) and Eddie House (50) during the first quarter against the New Orleans Hornets Dec. 16, 2005 in Baton Rouge, La. D'Antoni will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 in Springfield, Mass.
Former Suns coach to be inducted to National Basketball HOF
Former Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 on Saturday in Springfield, Mass. more
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Serafin Burciaga posted damage done when a light pole fell onto a pickup truck parked in front of his vehicle on a downtown Chandler street the evening of Aug. 12, then bounced onto his vehicle.
Weather damages public, private property in East Valley city
With some Chandler residents encountering storm damage again this week,  the city reminds people of what to do in advance of storms and some things that can be done upon discovering … more
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Greg J. Marchand, M.D.
82% COVID vaccine miscarriage claim is false; broken promise to pregnant women isn’t
OPINION — Two claims about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy are moving through the country this week, and the reflex is to pick a team. One of them is arithmetically false. The other is documented in writing. Both things are true at the same time, and an honest reading of the record has to say so. more
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An elections worker transports a tray of ballots in the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center on Nov. 5, 2024. A Maricopa County judge ruled the description of Proposition 144 by Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes was legal.
Judge rejects claims Secretary of State tried to mislead voters in Prop 144 language
PHOENIX — A judge has rejected claims by a conservative legal group that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes of trying to mislead voters and get them to reject a Republican-crafted ballot measure that … more
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The season kicks off with Music at Trinity’s resident chamber ensemble, Urban Nocturnes, in a program of works in a variety of genres and styles on Oct. 18 at Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix.
Music at Trinity opening new Phoenix concert series in October
Music at Trinity, under the direction of Erik W. Goldstrom, will open its 2026-27 Concert Series in October. more
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Robert Robb
Biggs is campaigning for governor like it’s 1986
OPINION — In choosing a lieutenant governor running mate, Andy Biggs was boxed in. He didn’t have the political space to choose someone who might marginally improve his general election chances. … more
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Litchfield Elementary School District is rolling out changes to curriculum, assessments and teacher support this school year following months of work by educator-led summer committees.
Inside Litchfield Schools’ new plan to improve student learning
Litchfield Elementary School District students and teachers are starting the school year with revised writing lessons, new assessments and expanded classroom resources developed by educators who … more
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Glendale Police Sgt. Justin Ramsay speaks to assembled Valley media Aug. 12 while being interviewed by Arizona's Family breaking news reporter Stephanie Duprey. The press conferece detailed an hours-long armed standoff with a man who barricaded himself inside a home in the 7600 block of West Nicolet Avenue.
Man, 59, dies after hours exchanging gunfire with Glendale Police
A unidentified 59-year-old man died Wednesday night after barricading himself inside a Glendale house and exchanging gunfire with Glendale Police for hours. The man shared the home near 76th and … more
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