Thank you for your article (“Street racers invade Sun City”) regarding street racers.
I have not seen or heard the racers but am struck by another part of the article. Specifically, …
You may have seen this message on our digital message boards statewide: “Fender Bender? Save your rear, Quickly clear.” It was a reminder to move your vehicle safely onto a shoulder or exit and stay out of travel lanes if involved in a minor crash.
About Rita Venice’s recent letter (“Calls fraud allegations ‘clap-trap’”, Daily Independent, Nov. 24, 2020): many of the “down ballots” voting turned a …
America is dealing with an unprecedented shortage of skilled labor. The Department of Labor reports while there are 7.6 million unfilled jobs, only 6.5 million people were looking for work. This is …
Jack Hawn in his letter (“Says it’s over, Trump lost election,” Nov. 19, 2020) wants the Trump supporters to take down our signs and flags — really Jack? The election has not, …
In recent days, constituents of District 2, candidates for office, state lawmakers and congressmen have asked questions and made statements regarding Maricopa County’s voting system, hand counts, recounts and legal challenges.
This is a response to Roy Miller’s recent letter (“Says voting a privilege, not a right,” Nov. 19, 2020). I didn’t wish to respond, but there is need to correct his statement …
Despite the United States tallying more than a million new cases of COVID-19 last week alone, congressional leaders appear in no rush to approve a new package of financial relief for businesses and …
Newly elected Arizona Corporation Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson wants APS to slash its rates, but she is dreaming if she thinks she can accomplish this, even with her eight suggestions for the …
In response to the letter written by someone from the Surprise Chamber of Commerce, the headline reads the “Chamber wants politicians to focus on relief.” The letter then lists several …
Editor's note: This opinion appeared on No Labels NoLabels.org, a national organization working to revive bipartisanship and to move Washington beyond gridlock to solutions to challenges faced …
During the fall months, drivers face an increased risk of animal-related crashes as deer and other wildlife begin to migrate and find their way onto highways and into suburban neighborhoods.
Members of the Board of Supervisors continue to hear from government leaders and the public about the integrity of Maricopa County elections. We want to assure you that proper steps have been taken to ensure a full and accurate count of all votes.
A few weeks ago I received a picture of a bird. The caption read: It doesn’t make any difference whether it is a left wing or a right wing, it is the same bird!
Put this in another …
It’s a question as old as transportation itself: How are we going to get across that? Whether it be a river, creek, wash, arroyo, canyon or crevice, getting a vehicle from one side to the other is a prime concern when it comes to building roads.
The Northwest Valley Connect Mobility Program continues to go forward with a ride solution for many seniors, people experiencing disabilities, and veterans residing independently in West Valley communities who lack access to public transportation.
If Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally care about the environment, they should support federal funding for cultured-meat research.
For those who don’t know, cultured meat is grown from …
The familiar joke, “Why did the chicken cross the road?,” has been around for many years. It really wasn’t meant to be funny, but it did provide the answer, “To get to the …
As a lifelong Republican, I praised President Trump’s court appointments, deregulation, and tax cuts; but I also criticized him when he was wrong on issues like tariffs and the national debt. …
The holidays can be challenging for anyone — but that’s especially true if you are grieving the loss of a loved one. Sadness can magnify the stress of the season. Instead of excitement …
I can only hope that the powers that be will make sure that first to receive the vaccine will be our first responders, EMTs, firemen, police and all medical front-line people, doctors, nurses and all …
As a lifelong Republican, I praised President Trump’s court appointments, deregulation, and tax cuts but I also criticized him when he was wrong on issues like tariffs and the national …
According to the media, Joe Biden has been elected president of the U.S. I guess I wasn’t paying attention in school because I don’t remember being taught that is the way our country …
The story of Phoenix, Arizona is the story of sprawl. After World War II, when cars, air conditioning, and home loans became affordable for the middle class, Phoenix’s population boomed.
In …
The agave and yucca are not cactus (“Fallen cacti in Sun Cities leaves residents concerned”); they are from the asparagaceae family, which include the lily family and also onions, leeks …
Let me start out by saying that even in the veterans community there seems to be some confusion as to what makes someone a veteran.
Some say you have to have completed a contract of service. Most …
When you drive by a highway or interstate marker, there is comforting uniformity to them, no matter if you are driving Interstate 8, Interstate 15, State Route 92, State Route 377, U.S. 60 or U.S. 191.
James Kepler asked several questions (“Republicans don’t want responsibility,” Daily Independent, Nov. 2, 2020), who and what can be answered in one word: Democrats!
Reason you …
I started in early April stating I needed a new plate as nine years had taken the paint off my old one. As they don’t read emails, they sent the tag only.
After several more unanswered …
Arizona voters have two historic choices to make this November. The presidential election is the marquee event. But the U.S. Senate race is equally important. We need to think strategically, because …
I’m new to Arizona and was pleased to find a park about one-fourth mile away, the Surprise Community Park near City Hall.
The park overall is well taken care of. However, when the water is …
For countless Arizona voters, this presidential election is not a referendum on President Trump and his political beliefs — it is a vote to preserve our economic prosperity.
Arizona voters …
As a mom of young kids attending in-person learning, nothing is more important to me than the health of our kids and the safety of our schools. Close coordination across the public health system and …
I believe Jayne Smith forgot to disclose that Biden will cancel President Trump’s tax cuts for middle-income wage earners via payroll taxes (“Calls out falsehoods in TV ads,” Daily …
Rich Andrews’ latest letter to the editor (“Hopes for close election, more division,” Daily Independent, Oct. 22, 2020) was horrifying to me. Not only does Andrews clearly feel that …
Following her continuous string of nationally embarrassing comments, former Gov. Jan Brewer has decided to weigh in on the Maricopa County Attorney’s race — I wear her non-endorsement as a badge of pride.
My entire career, I have been committed to the safety and well-being of our children. It is critical that we have leaders at every level of government who are committed to the rule of law and …
I recently received a mass mailing paid for by the Arizona Republican Party. It stated, “Under Biden’s tax plan, 82% or Americans would face higher taxes.”
I went to …
When it comes to health care, most Arizonans want the same thing: lower costs, improved access and higher quality. That’s why I cannot understand how anyone could support a …
Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment season is underway, and I want to encourage all people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage.
I’m just curious if anyone has looked into why the city of Surprise does not use solar panels in their businesses?
The schools have them, but we all know why.
Why not the businesses? For …
Mail voting is a popular mechanism for casting a ballot in the western U.S. Prior to 2020, of the states that mailed ballots directly to voters who had not requested them, many were Arizona’s …
In response to Rich Andrews letter (“Calls for confirmation for Barrett,” Daily Independent, Oct. 22, 2020), you believe Congress electing, or more accurately placing, Judge Barrett on …
We’re seeing millions of dollars flow into Arizona campaigns from California in an effort to change our Legislature and state policies to mirror California’s. Given California’s …
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a nation as divided as ours, which only benefits our adversaries and enemy nations alike. This has become an “uncivil” war, with President Trump …
Arizonans are already casting their ballots, and voters in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District have a special opportunity this election cycle to send a fresh voice — Hiral …
I hope we soon see Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as an associate justice on our nation’s highest court. She then will be the third justice placed on the court of last resort by our president. …
Dear Northwest Valley neighbor: My name is Wendy Garcia. I am an experienced radio news director and the mother of two.
I founded Indivisible Surprise and helped organize Save Our Schools locally. …
I spent most of my life in California and never thought I would leave. But I left for good in 2016 simply because the liberal, one-party state government drove me out. If you have never lived in a …
Arizona seniors deserve to enjoy a future of economic security and prosperity for many years to come — and it’s imperative that we elect political leaders who have what it takes to build …
We’ll leave the social implications of this auditory isolation for another discussion, but how worried should you be that your earbuds are causing long-term hearing loss?
In reply to the comment by Paul Playford (“Too many ignore mask mandates,” Daily Independent, Oct. 12, 2020), we have to agree with him and his wife regarding the lack of people wearing …
Arizona’s Congressional District 8 has a unique historical opportunity to elect a congressman born and raised in this district. This isn’t an election between a Republican and a Democrat; it’s an election between a career politician and one of our own.
In response to Pam Kirby’s recent commentary (“We must reopen schools to protect our children’s future,” Daily Independent, Oct. 14, 2020), I’d like to offer a few …
In July, Phoenix police officers opened fire on James Porter Garcia as he sat in his parked car. Witnesses captured the fatal shooting on video.
Following Garcia’s death, dozens of …
I just returned from the Sun City West Post Office where I was attacked verbally because I have a Trump 2020 magnet on my car.
As I was about to get into my car, a woman stopped her car in back of …
While Democrats favor political games over the education of children across the nation, President Trump has unapologetically fought for the well-being of our students to safely return to school.
Herman Cain caught the virus at Trump’s Tulsa rally and died. Four people from Trump’s Minnesota rally caught the virus, three are in the hospital, one on a ventilator. And Trump’s …
I see all the signs opposing the legalization of marijuana, mostly misleading. Colorado has shown that teen use was down, impaired driving was down and state coffers up after legalization. Facts are: …
I have an idea for the good people.
There are residents in Sun City West who are looking forward to voting in the upcoming election and need some assistance. They do not drive and want to vote. …
I am running for State Senator to bring these desperately needed values to our Legislature to forge bipartisan solutions to the issues our state is facing and help the working families of Arizona.
I am writing to you today to save our American wild horses and burros.
The American wild horses and burros are on public land where they belong. The welfare rancher’s cattle belong on their …
As a sophomore high school student athlete I have seen firsthand that people my age who vape are no longer the exception but the majority.
I have played sports throughout high school and have …
My fellow Americans,
Amazon has a product that zaps the COVID-19 virus, the cold virus, and even the flu virus!
It keeps the virus that floats in the air like dust from entering your body, and …
In the “A”-rated Litchfield Elementary School District, we rely on strong partnerships to offer academic rigor in a caring environment to more than 12,000 students.
On Friday, while waiting to make a left turn off of Brookside onto Del Webb, I witnessed a guy on his golf car park at the center divider, who got out and grabbed the Biden-Harris sign that was there …
President Trump, you have had almost four years to lead the United States and have failed us by your own choosing. Whether it be in foreign policy and domestic policy, you have not protected the …
Gilead Sciences’ novel drug remdesivir has shown immense promise for treating coronavirus. Yet every time a company develops a promising drug, some policymakers call for the government to take control of the compound in question.
As a Sun City West resident for 29 years, I’m deeply troubled by the direction we’re heading and it’s getting worse with each day’s front-page headline.
We’ve become …
We have quite the talented group of shutterbugs here at ADOT, as evidenced by the quantity and quality of the highway construction photos you can easily find online.
The recent debate was disgraceful.
Moderator Chris Wallace was not able to control Trump’s interruptions. I like Chris Wallace and watch his show every Sunday, but he did the public a …
In response to Coralyn Collins article regarding Don Scott’s letter, you’ve listed the Democratic platform and said it was the Republican platform (Calls support for candidate …
A special thanks to the GOP-led investigation into the 2016 presidential election and Russian interference. It was a bipartisan investigation whose sole purpose was to state the evidence found by the …
Rolling back mask and distancing mandates now will reverse gains in slowing the spread. Banner Health, Arizona’s largest health care system, is strongly opposed to any decision or consideration …
To Bob and Lois King: Thank you so much for acknowledging my husband’s poem re: our son (“Grateful for poet’s shared words on loss,” Daily Independent, Sept. 23, 2020). …
As I turned on the evening news, I learned that tragically two more law enforcement officers were shot today in the line of duty — this time in Louisville.
Anyone in law enforcement today …
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many stressors, including emotional hardships that can impact the overall health and mental well-being of Arizonans.
Who approved the “Beachfront Resort” in Glendale? Eleven-acre man-made lagoon with sandy beaches! Where is this water coming from?
We live in a desert, man. Look around at the fires, …
President Trump, you have had almost four years to lead the United States and have failed us by your own choosing. Whether it be in foreign policy or domestic policy, you have not protected the …
This year marked the third in a call to action for Adopt a Highway group participation on National CleanUp Day on Sept. 19, and more than 60 volunteer groups and hundreds of volunteers in 13 Arizona counties displayed community pride by caring for their adopted segments.
Health care is once again top of mind for voters, especially as Election Day approaches.
Like many of us, I have lost loved ones to COVID-19. As a union member, I understand how important this …
Constitution Week is celebrated each year Sept. 17-23. This year our Constitution is 233 years old. It has been in effect longer than any other and is the shortest in the world.
Reading the recent article on making the gyms safer, (“Making gyms safer a constant challenge,” Daily Independent, Sept. 16, 2020). I think you missed the obvious.
Like not being ready …
For decades, only people who have been accepted by the American Bar Association were allowed to offer legal advice, no matter how qualified they were to give that guidance.
We moved to Arizona from New York’s Long Island in the summer of 2019 for all the standard reasons. Lower taxes, nicer climate and extremely better “bang for your buck” with respect …
Along Interstate 40, nestled between Flagstaff and Winslow, is the ghost town of Two Guns. As you drive by, you may see the remnants of an old gas station, now nothing more than a repository of …
I have been listening to the extremely aggressive and negative commercials that Mark Kelly is presenting against Sen. Martha McSally.
I find them disturbing, especially when a lot of his quotes …
Well, not everyone is moving faster. Parents continue to juggle work and home-schooling responsibilities, many people are without jobs, too many business owners are struggling and the list goes on, …
An open letter to the person or persons who are stealing Trump lawn signs: I would like to know — what are you afraid of?
Is the thought of President Donald Trump being reelected …
Do you know a safe person when you see one? Do you know the signs of an unsafe person? Do you know someone in your life who is always telling you what you should or shouldn’t do?
I would like the opportunity to respond to recent the letter by Kathleen O’Brien-Lawrence (“Merchants, masks, money madness,” Daily Independent, Sept. 14, 2020).
First, there …
Could we ask for a favor? We promise it’s easier than giving a ride to the airport or house sitting a cat. You see, we were pretty enthused last month when we learned that three ADOT projects …
I was pleased to learn the National Science Foundation recently awarded a $3.5 million grant to researchers studying cultured meat at the University of California, Davis.
In case you don’t …
The Great Hand Sanitizer and Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020 — our great grandkids are sure to read about it in their history books. COVID-19 has turned the world on its head more times than we …
As we all know during these trying times with the virus, the upcoming presidential election and all the other issues, our country is now facing more bureaucracy. The latest one in the financial world …
In his recent article (“Mask up to protect lives, protect economy,” Daily Independent, Sept. 8, 2020), Dr. Richard Strand quoted a estimate of 30,000 to 40,000 lives that could be saved …
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide among young adults ages 15 to 24 has become the second-leading cause of death in the United States.
While I wholeheartedly agree with Howie Verrille’s recent commentary (“Resident calls for reform of campaign, election laws,” Daily Independent, Aug. 26, 2020), in which he argues …
I’m a single parent struggling to maintain my household while Congress is on vacation after our stimulus unemployment benefits expired.
Every business in the country has been impacted by …
To achieve comparable economic success this century, and to prepare make our worker community ready to participate in the knowledge economy, mirroring last century’s IQ surge is a must.
This pertains to dog owners picking up their dog waste.
As long as dogs have been a part of urban life, cities have issued attempts to control them with anti-excrement campaigns going back to the …
World Honey Bee Day came and went, but it wasn’t a celebration: over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction. Thanks to science, we know exactly why: habitat loss, pollution from …
Who benefits? One of the most fundamental questions to ask when attempting to solve a crime is, “What is the motive?” Money, power, love? Who benefits?
Now, ask yourself, who benefits …
While government officials, academic leaders and public health authorities are scrutinizing whether it is safe for children to return to campus for in-person learning, many employers are grappling with the related question of what this means for them and their workforce.
Since its earliest days, the labor movement has sought to improve the quality of work life, create workplace democracy and participate in employer-employee decision-making. The many benefits and …
Arizona businesses continue to be affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. Particularly hard-hit are those individuals whose business is the ownership and management of rental homes throughout the state.
Never in my long life could I ever have imagined, after serving my country in two capacities over 30 years, that expressing peacefully a political opinion could endanger my life and safety.
So …
In the Opinions section, Jean Goncalves wrote a rebuttal stating that there is a difference in mail-in ballots and absentee ballots (“Reader responds to Lux,” Daily Independent, Aug. 29, …
While government officials, academic leaders, and public health authorities are scrutinizing whether it is safe for children to return to campus for “in person” learning, many employers …
As America grapples with the challenges of COVID-19 and the need for flexible models of K-12 education, two new enterprises are quietly rolling out of the Grand Canyon State — specifically, …
There have been several recent letters about palms.
Opinions vary, as do the reasons for the opinions. Many have some truth to them. Yes, young and full palm trees are beautiful. Yes, a lot of …
In response to Howie Verrill’s recent guest commentary (“Resident calls for reform of campaign, election laws,” Daily Independent, Aug. 26, 2020), he had a good idea in reform of …
An old and dear friend of ours is in serious, in fact, life-threatening trouble. This friend predates the Constitution and was born before the Declaration of Independence was signed by our founding fathers.
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and it’s important that we are there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s theme …
As we all know we are in election season. Every day I receive numerous letters in the mail asking for more and am forced to watch dozens of negative ads over and over again. I would think we all hate this by now. I think there is a better way.
I was somewhat disappointed to read Erick Hernandez’s recent letter (“Decries calls for universal health care,” Daily Independent, Aug. 20, 2020), in which he seems to argue against …
Those of us who have parented teenagers tend to agree that it is not for the faint of heart — I am currently in the thick of it with two teen boys at home.
The Farm System Reform Act — a bill championed by Sen. Cory Booker, which would ban factory farms — should include funding for cultured-meat research. For those who don’t know, …
For the first time in recent memory, the FDA is moving at a record pace to remove barriers and speed approval to provide treatment options and a vaccine for COVID-19.
Why not embrace more technology?
My wife and I moved to Sun City West last year, after I turned 55. We chose this community for many reasons, one of them being the beautiful mature trees and …
Earlier this week, the Federal Highway Administration made public the results of the State Safety Performance Targets for 2018. It was heartening to see that Arizona rated “met or made …
In her recent letter to the editor, Carolyn Oddo is panicking because she thinks President Trump is trying to defund the postal service to affect mail-in voting (“Says seniors must defend the …
Arizona businesses continue to be affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. Particularly hard-hit are those individuals whose business is the ownership and management of rental homes throughout …
During monsoon season, Arizona’s unique desert storms may bring cooler weather to the Valley, but they also increase respiratory disease and other health risks for us Phoenicians.
As a Black man who has worked in the community behavioral health industry for more than 30 years, I’ve seen a lot.
I’ve seen the struggles that individuals and family members go …
As a retired school librarian, I want to applaud Gov. Doug Ducey for his leadership in creating a strong rainy-day fund for Arizona.
His foresight on this issue has enabled the state to invest …
Our president has made it clear that he wants mail-in voting eliminated or minimized for the 2020 election. The timing of his USPS coup is evident. Although Trump has used mail-in voting himself, he …
The Stanford licensing office saw merit in the idea and licensed the algorithm — which was owned by the University — back to the entrepreneurs. The rest is history.
At a time when the coronavirus has impacted us all, there are always those caring and humane individuals who stand out in improving life.
One such woman lives nearby our street and has lightened …
Sunday, Aug. 2, we saw an example of how great we can be when we work together. A team of people — of different races, religions, ethnic origins and genders — came together and …
Dysart Unified School District students will wisely not be in the classroom until mid-October.
However, the Arizona Interscholastic Association wants to open practices before returning. They have …
Readers who care about animal welfare should ask Sens. Martha McSally and Kyrsten Sinema to support federal funding for cultured meat research. Cultured meat is grown from cells, without slaughtering …
National Community Health Center Week celebrates the availability of integrated care to treat physical and behavioral health conditions for people in Arizona and throughout the country regardless of their ability to pay.
Families are feeling lost and confused as they sit on the outside of nursing homes where their loved one resides. In early March, they were told that due to the pandemic they were not going to be …
I have a question for those people who are very upset President Trump has signed four executive orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Were you upset with President Obama when he signed DACA, …
U.S. 89A, an 87-mile stretch between Bitter Springs to Fredonia in far northern Arizona, provides jaw-dropping views of spectacular vistas amid iconic, rugged landscape. It is known for Jacob Lake, …
This is a response to a recent letter (“U.S. banner should not be upside down” Daily Independent, Aug. 5, 2020).
If you were so concerned about the health and well-being of the person …
The Arizona Education Association (AEA) can breathe a sigh of relief — not because state courts just threw the union’s “InvestinEd” near-$1 billion tax hike plan off the ballot for the second time in a row, but because the court’s scathing rebuke dealt only with this one instance of the union’s misinformation playbook.
A warning to widows and widowers.
I married a man in 2012 who lived in Sun City, he added my name to the deed of his home and in 2018 he passed away. This week I received an invoice from …
It’s your money. Just in case you have not been keeping up with the events within the Secretary of State, the Recorder’s Office, the county supervisors and the Attorney General’s …
Valley residents are continuing to work through the slight declining trend of COVID-19, many are still concerned about the safety of themselves and their families.
Through the Birthday Dreams program at Arizona Helping Hands, 1,823 children in foster care have had birthdays made special in 2020.
More than 250 boys and girls each month have received gifts …
Temporary grace and an extension of Arizona’s eviction moratorium to Oct. 31 means we have more time to do our literal “home” work, but there’s no free pass or less pressure on people experiencing a COVID-19 crisis and struggling to pay rent.
Pet owners — please pick up after your pet.
Why do you think it is the homeowner’s responsibility to clean up after your dog?
Walkers should not have to smell and look at what your …
Highway construction is and has been labor-intensive, but after we found this photo from December 1933, we couldn’t be happier to be living in our modern, mechanized age.
I’ve often wondered if there is a person out there who has had their vote affected by a political sign that they’ve seen along a street?
For me, it is usually a negative thing, like …
Vote by mail, why not?
You have to be a registered voter to receive a ballot-by-mail. After filling it out, you have to sign your ballot. Your signature is then verified with the signature that is …
Temporary grace and an extension of Arizona’s eviction moratorium to Oct. 31 means we have more time to do our literal “home” work, but there’s no free pass or less pressure …
While most residents in cities around the country look forward to the summer season, Arizonans try their best to stay cool living through the hottest days of the year, with temperatures rising above 100 degrees and people have a higher risk of suffering from dehydration.
Since Sept 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution has stood strongly on its tripartite system of government. The system of checks and balances would prevent any one branch of the federal government from …
The insanity we’re seeing in the Pacific Northwest would have free reign to spread to the rest of the country under a prospective Biden administration.
I read with considerable interest the opinion of Rosemary Abrami of Sun City West (“Writer agrees about removing palm trees") about removal of palm trees from Sun City as well as Sun City …
There is a house on Bowling Green Avenue in Sun City that displays an upside down American flag.
The U.S. Flag Code states people have faced legal charges for flying an American flag upside …
This is from a long-term, all year Sun City resident.
The research says the death rate from COVID-19 is .4% worldwide and is appearing the same in the states. In the meantime, the case rate is of …
The relentless pace of the coronavirus pandemic has challenged hospital and healthcare workers across the Valley and the country.
Long days are spent caring for COVID and non-COVID patients. The …
This is regarding U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko introducing a bill to allow the federal government to take back the money it gave to any Planned Parenthood clinics that received the federal Small Business …
If Trump wins (hopefully) a second term, I would foresee a dramatic falloff in the pandemic hysteria soon after the winner is announced. Call it magic?
Or were the faulty testing apperati finally …
I am one of many retired RNs living in Sun City West, and like Joe Vogel, respiratory therapist of 25 years (“People do not want to catch COVID-19”) and the rest of my colleagues, we …
Dear Portland, You’ve proven yourself dedicated, persistent and courageous. Now, it is time to prove yourselves wise and humane. Your message should be taken seriously and make a positive …
Way to go [Arizona Attorney General] Mark Brnovich! It is really a pleasure to have someone working for the average citizen.
I am amazed at what he has accomplished since being elected. He is not …
I read with dismay Roy Sparling’s letter to the editor (“Remove tall palm trees in Sun City,” Sun City Independent, July 22, 2020).
He thinks it is a good time to consider …
In reply to Ms. Goncalves’ response to my letter (“Cuomo needs investigating, not praise,” Daily Independent, July 7, 2020), I sadly concede the tragedy of thousands of nursing home …
Denny Bash is one of 45 volunteers — all veterans — with our agency’s Saluting Our Veterans program. Since its inception in 2011, the program has honored more than 2,700 veteran patients for their service to our country.
The idea of maintaining civil discourse when debating public issues of the day is more than lip-service at Independent Newsmedia.
At Yourvalley.net, which is powered by the work of local …
Nursing homes have become ground zero in the coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19 pandemic, with outbreaks causing high rates of illness and death among vulnerable residents living together in close …
Summer is here and much like you swap out your winter wardrobe for summer attire, the same goes for your skin care.
At Vibrant Skin Bar, our aestheticians and medical providers --- we call …
COVID-19 poses extreme obstacles for people who have intellectual disabilities and thrive on routine, familiar activities, and people, such as family and friends. So, with everything going …
This month, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved an incredibly important new affordable housing initiative.
With Phoenix being the nation’s fastest growing city, and housing costs …
Reason 1
As many of us have heard in the media, the governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut have issued Executive Orders forcing anyone from Arizona (and several other states with …
Kudos to Scottsdale Councilman Guy Phillips for standing up to mandates that violate our Constitutional rights.
And he should not need to apologize for using a truthful and factual …
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![In this Feb. 26, 1934 file photo, state officials oversee a paving project along Thomas Road in the Phoenix area. [Courtesy of ADOT]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20201002-111359-100220%20op%20David%20Rookhuyzen%20ADOT%20commentary.jpg)
![Chaplain Cristiano Artigas answers a family’s call to baptize a hospice patient during the pandemic. [Courtesy of Hospice of the Valley]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200930-125136-093020%20op%20Lin%20Sue%20Cooney%20commentary.jpg)
![The first bridge over the Little Colorado River was built in 1912. [Courtesy of ADOT]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200911-114844-091120%20op%20Laurie%20Merrill%20ADOT%20commentary.jpg)
![In this 2019 file photo, Arizona Department of Transportation Adopt a Highway Program Manager Mary Currie, right, poses with volunteers. Transportation officials are touting the upcoming National CleanUp Day slated for Saturday, Sept. 19. [Courtesy of ADOT]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200814-113907-081420%20op%20Mary%20Currie%20ADOT%20commentary.jpg)
![President Donald Trump signs an executive order during a news conference at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. [The Associated Press]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200812-122252-AP20221789407729.jpg)
![In this Dec. 7, 1933 file photo, Arizona Department of Transportation work crews use mule-driven equipment to grade a portion of U.S. 60 between Salome and Aguila. [Courtesy of ADOT]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200805-123539-080520%20op%20David%20Rookhuyzen%20ADOT%20commentary.jpg)
![Hospice of the Valley volunteer Rodney Dehmer meets with Tom and Jim Dorr and their father, World War II veteran Chester Dorr, who was honored on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Their meeting came before the coronavirus outbreak; hospice volunteers now visit with veterans remotely via video. [Courtesy of Hospice of the Valley]](https://cdn4.creativecirclemedia.com/yourvalley/medium/20200723-165114-072320%20op%20Lin%20Sue%20Cooney%20commentary.jpg)
