OPINION — When Raoul Zubia talks about Scottsdale, you can tell right away that this isn’t just a city to him. It’s home.
Raoul was born and raised in Scottsdale and he has seen it change …
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OPINION — There is one clear, obvious choice this election cycle for SUSD school board: Dr. Jennifer Johnson. Her lifelong devotion to and experience in the Arizona education community more than …
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OPINION — Scottsdale was pleased to join the Arizona Commerce Authority and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s delegation to Taiwan SEMICON, the world’s leading semiconductor conference. …
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By Jan Dubauskas | Member, Scottsdale City Council
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9/8/26
OPINION — Arizona officials love reminding us we prepared for the Colorado River crisis — banking water underground, building conservation programs, negotiating shortage agreements. Every round …
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OPINION — I'd like to encourage you to support and vote for Dr. Jennifer Johnson for the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board.
My support and advocacy for our public schools have …
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OPINION — Councilwoman Solange Whitehead used a Scottsdale Independent column to claim Councilman Barry Graham “killed” a $250 million water-recycling program and would eventually send costs to …
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OPINION — As the mother and grandmother of twin boys who have attended Scottsdale Unified School District schools since first grade, we have seen the difference an SUSD education can make, and we …
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The Trump administration has resumed construction of a stretch of border wall in southern Arizona along part of the Tohono O’odham tribal land, despite protests from the tribe. U.S. Customs and …
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OPINION — School is back in session across the state, making September a busy time for many Arizona families. September is also College Savings Month, and the start of the seventh-annual statewide essay writing contest where students can jumpstart college dreams by winning $529 for their AZ529 education savings plan.
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By Kimberly Yee | Arizona State Treasurer
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9/5/26
OPINION — I have lived in South Scottsdale for many years. One issue that continues to concern me is what short-term rentals have done to our neighborhoods. Apparently, the city has roughly 4,000 …
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OPINION — At our first council meeting following the primary election, City Hall was filled to standing room only with residents from across Scottsdale and every political affiliation celebrating …
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By Solange Whitehead | Member, Scottsdale City Council
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9/3/26
OPINION — As of Aug. 29, Children’s Safety Zone had recorded 126 water-related incidents this year in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Five children age 5 and younger lost their lives. Yes, school is back in session, but the danger around pools remains present.
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