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Arizona voters face choice on primary election reform

Arizona voters will weigh in Nov. 5 on two proposed constitutional amendments that could alter the state’s primary election system. Proposition 133 and Proposition 140 offer conflicting …
development

Chandler Council approves restaurant, drive-thru

After some minor changes by developers, the Chandler City Council unanimously approved the preliminary development plan Sept. 12 for a restaurant and drive-thru in north Chandler. There was no …
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Surprise repeals rule banning criticism at meetings

Speakers will now be able to legally criticize the Surprise City Council and its government officials during city council meetings.
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

Mesa police ID man killed in weekend shooting

Charles McClellan has been identified as the man shot to death Sunday night at a home in the 4700 block of East Elmwood, Mesa police said. The 41-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after …
Arizona Election 2024

Parkland survivors group throwing money into Arizona political races on gun debate

WASHINGTON — March For Our Lives , the group founded by survivors of a 2018 high school shooting rampage in Parkland, Florida, has thrown its weight behind Democrats in two contentious races in …
ARIZONA MILLS

Tempe PD asks public for help identifying mall shooting suspects

Tempe Police Department detectives are following up on leads as they attempt to locate those involved in the Friday night shooting at the food court inside Arizona Mills mall. Authorities are …
INVESTIGATION

North Valley crash kills woman

A 48-year-old woman died at a hospital following a Tuesday night crash near 35 th and Grovers avenue, Phoenix police said. Officers responded to the two-vehicle collision about 6:30 p.m. Sept. …
Election 2024

Queen Creek Unified explains override on November ballot

One critical aspect of school district funding that Arizona voters often hear about is a maintenance and operations override. The word “override” is somewhat of a misnomer. School …
Environoment

Havasupai Tribe continues fight against northern Arizona uranium mining

PHOENIX – Carletta Tilousi was a young girl when she first heard about possible uranium mining near her home of Supai. Deep within the canyons near the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, this is …
ANIMAL WELFARE

Chandler animal abuse court date is now Oct. 24

A court date for a woman accused of 77 counts of animal abuse-related charges has been moved again. Sydney McKinley is due in Chandler Municipal Court, 200 E. Chicago St., Downtown Chandler, …

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Bottorf: Culture of elitism in north Peoria

I have noticed a disturbing trend up here in the paradise of north Peoria. Like many, I came to north Peoria from somewhere else. In my case, I came from a state that severely mismanaged tax …

Shaw: Lesko is no Clint Hickman; vote Stringham in November

In the aftermath of the 2020 election, a small group of Republicans in Maricopa County and elsewhere stopped Trump from becoming a dictator — they might not be able to do it again. We must …
Martha Kortiak Mert

Mert: It’s College Savings Month — what are you waiting for?

As the cost of college goes up, many families feel overwhelmed at the thought of affording higher education. But there’s no better time than College Savings Month to take charge of the future. …
Tom Jones

Jones: Hey, Elon Musk, assassination jokes aren’t funny

On pretty much a daily basis, I am amazed that Elon Musk is one of the wealthiest people on the planet. That’s because, on pretty much a daily basis, Musk says or does something that is either …

Batchelor, Katz, Cox: The issue of female suicide in Arizona

Suicide is a tragic public health concern that affects nearly every community. Despite the many efforts to stem suicide in the U.S., its rate grew steadily from 2000 to 2022. Men are …

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Entertainment
This image released by Disney+ shows Kathryn Hahn, as Agatha Harkness, in Marvel Television's "Agatha All Along." (Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel-Disney+ via AP)

‘Agatha All Along’ sets Kathryn Hahn’s beguiling witch on a new quest — with a catchy new song

As she reprises her role as the witch everyone loves to hate, Kathryn Hahn says it “makes total sense” she's continuing the story. The “Agatha All Along” star, who first introduced Agatha …
This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Miles Teller, left, and J.K. Simmons in a scene from "Whiplash." (Daniel McFadden/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

Q&A: Damien Chazelle, Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons on ‘Whiplash’ returning to theaters after 10 years

Ten years after “ Whiplash ” took the film world by storm, Damien Chazelle’s breakthrough feature is returning to theaters nationwide Friday. In 2014, “Whiplash" was the ultimate indie …
FILE - Tarana Burke, founder and leader of the #MeToo movement, sits in her home in Baltimore on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark, File)

For Tarana Burke, the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs legal case is one more sign of #MeToo’s lasting impact

NEW YORK (AP) — Tarana Burke says people are always asking “what’s next?” for the #MeToo movement, the broad reckoning against sexual misconduct and abuse that she helped launch seven years …
Carrie Coon poses for a portrait to promote "His Three Daughters" on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)

Carrie Coon is still fighting

NEW YORK (AP) — It can be hard to catch Carrie Coon on her own. She is far more likely to be found in the thick of an ensemble. That could be on TV, in “The Gilded Age,” for which she was …
FILE - St. Bonaventure players huddle in the first half of a National Invitational Tournament basketball game on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Wojnarowski is leaving ESPN for alma mater to become GM of St. Bonaventure men's basketball team

ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball …

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Seattle visits Phoenix following Griner's 26-point game

Phoenix faces the Seattle Storm after Brittney Griner scored 26 points in the Phoenix Mercury's 93-88 victory against the Chicago Sky. Thursday's game is the fourth meeting of the season between the …

Griner ejected after scuffle with Jackson before Mercury rally in second half to beat Sparks 85-81

Brittney Griner scored 14 points before being ejected after a scuffle, Natasha Cloud had 13 points and 12 assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 85-81 on Tuesday night. Griner …

Hunter Goodman, Ezequiel Tovar homer in back to back games, Rockies again beat D-backs 8-2

Hunter Goodman and Ezequiel Tovar hit home runs, Ryan Feltner pitched into the seventh inning for his first victory at Coors Field in two years, and the Colorado Rockies beat Arizona 8-2, dealing a …

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Dylan Cease pitched brilliantly into the ninth inning and Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Donovan Solano hit consecutive homers in the eighth for the San Diego Padres, who beat the AL …
Delta Center now is the home to the Utah Hockey Club. The team opens its first training camp Thursday after 28 seasons in the Phoenix area as the Coyotes. The club had its first media day Wednesday. …
The Colorado Avalanche head into training camp with some holes to fill and some feelings to mend down the road. On the eve of camp, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said there was no timeline for a …

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Semiconductor company relocating to Scottsdale

ASM a company that manufactures machines that make semiconductor chips is investing $400 million to relocate its North American headquarters to Scottsdale.

ASM, a Netherlands-based company that makes machines that make semiconductor chips, took another step toward moving its North American headquarters to Scottsdale. The Scottsdale City Council …

Arizona Medical Spa expands to Arcadia in October

The interior of a Derma Health Skin & Laser location. A new location is opening in Arcadia this October.

A local medical spa in Arizona is expanding to Arcadia as principals prepare to open a fifth location this October. Derma Health Skin & Laser, which has been locally owned and operated since …

HonorHealth to invest $250M over 15 years in former Steward health care facilities

HonorHealth CEO Todd LaPorte shared more about the group's recent acquisition of Steward's East Valley facilities.

HonorHealth has assumed operations of Steward Health Care’s facilities in the East Valley as of Sept. 11, and according to its CEO, there will be roughly $250 million invested into these facilities to incorporate them into the HonorHealth system.

National insurance marketing org opens Scottsdale office

The lounge at the Brokers Alliance office in Scottsdale.

One of the largest insurance marketing organizations in the country is opening a new office in the Scottsdale Quarter. Brokers Alliance is opening a 2,000-square-foot office at 15169 N. …

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Neighbors

Meet Peter – Fun loving boy looking to get hands-on with forever family

Meet Peter, a smart and fun-loving boy who isn’t afraid to get dirty! Whether it’s creating abstract art using water balloons and drip techniques or tending to his radishes in his garden, Peter likes to be fully involved in every activity.

Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash set for Oct. 5

The Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash is scheduled Oct. 5.

The Phoenix Children’s 5k and Kids Dash is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort, 7555 N. Pima Rd., in Scottsdale. The 3.1-mile family-friendly …

Meet Jessica – Nurturing teen ready for forever family

Jessica

Jessica is a loving and nurturing teen who loves to help others. Whether it’s teaching people new games, helping others with homework, or doing chores around the house Jessica likes to be a …

Scottsdale diversity champions sought

Scottsdale nonprofit Community Celebrating Diversity is seeking nominations for its annual Diversity Champions Awards. The selected nominees will be honored at the annual Scottsdale Celebrates MLK Jr. community dinner event, which will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the field house at Scottsdale Stadium.

Scottsdale nonprofit Community Celebrating Diversity is seeking nominations for its annual diversity champions awards. Each Diversity Champion Award recipient will be a person who has greatly …

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Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform a free concert at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Sept.22

The Fountain Hills Saxophone Quartet will perform the next concert in the “Arts at the Rocks” performing arts series at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. The …

Arizona’s first Tianyu Lights Festival coming to Glendale

The Tianyu Lights Festival, a nighttime walk-through experience that combines nature and art through light effects, is coming to Glendale.

Scottsdale Philharmonic Kicks off with Tchaikovsky’s Italian Masterpiece

The Scottsdale Philharmonic has released dates of this season’s concerts.

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will kick off its 2024-25 season on Sunday, Oct. 13 with Tchaikovsky’s Italian Masterpiece. Other concerts This season include: • Nov. 17 — The …

‘Billy Moore Days’ coming to Avondale to salute city founder

Head to the Southwest Valley for an annual celebration to honor a city founder.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Gerald D Sohn

Gerald “Jerry” Dennis Sohn, 91. Born July 24, 1933, and welcomed into Heaven on September 12, 2024,

Sherrill Gordon Box

Sherrill Gordon Box April 20, 1948 – August 2024 Age 76 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sherrill Gordon Box, who left us in August 2024 at her home in Sun City …

Timothy B Reasoner

Timothy Reasoner passed away on August 13th, 2024 at the age of 77. His death was due to heart failure rising from his time in Vietnam and exposure to agent orange. Tim wore many hats and loved …

Mary Nasca

Mary Angela Ambrose Nasca passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer on August 11, 2024 at her home in Sun City West, Arizona. Mary was born on March 24, 1951 in Dunkirk, New York to …

Charlene Clauser Young

Charlene Clauser Young 1937 – 2024 Sun City, Arizona Charlene Clauser Young, 86 of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was born October 16, 1937, in …

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Nation

Hackers demand $6 million for files stolen from Seattle airport operator in cyberattack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hackers are demanding $6 million in bitcoin from the operator of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for documents they stole during a cyberattack last month and posted on …

A body is found near the site of the deadly interstate shooting in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Authorities have found a body near the rural southeastern Kentucky site where a gunman opened fire on an interstate highway, hitting a dozen vehicles and wounding five people, …

Alaska Airlines completes its acquisition of Hawaiian Air, which will remain a separate brand

SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines closed its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines on Wednesday, a day after the federal government removed the last major regulatory obstacle to the deal. …

Memories of the earliest Tupperware parties, from one who was there

Tupperware became woven into America's cultural fabric after World War II by forgoing retail stores in favor of a direct-to-consumer sales model. Women were recruited to display and sell colorful …

Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes

The Los Angeles area is seeing more cases of people with dengue fever without traveling outside the United States, a year after the first such case was reported in California. That's according to …

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World

Kim calls for bolstering nuclear and conventional weapons after testing 2 types of missiles

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday that leader Kim Jong Un supervised successful tests of two types of missiles — one designed to carry a “super-large conventional warhead" and …

Musk's X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users with change to server access

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Some Brazilian users reconnected with X on Wednesday despite the Supreme Court's recent nationwide ban, the result of the social network apparently changing the way its …

Lawyers question whether a French woman who was drugged by her husband was unconscious during sex

AVIGNON, France (AP) — Lawyers for some of the men accused of raping an unconscious French woman who had been drugged by her husband asked her Wednesday about her habits, personality and sex life, …

A war with Hezbollah may be looming. Is Israel prepared?

Exploding devices in Lebanon and escalating rhetoric from Israel's leaders have raised the specter of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. The two foes have exchanged fire along the border since …

Mexican president calls on ex-security secretary to show proof of alleged cartel ties

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Wednesday demanded that former Secretary of Public Security Genaro García Luna, who was convicted on drug trafficking charges …

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