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Pinal County residents eligible to fill vacancy on Arizona Game and Fish Commission

The Arizona Governor’s Office is accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state's Game and Fish Commission. Residents who meet qualifications and are “knowledgeable …

Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate 'go back where you came from' in forum

An Idaho state senator is reported to have told a Native American candidate to “go back where you came from” during a candidate forum this week. Trish Carter-Goodheart is a Democratic candidate …

Arizona voters will decide on establishing open primaries in elections

The Arizona Supreme Court has cleared the way for voters to decide on establishing open primaries. Proposition 140 already was printed on ballots that were mailed to some voters. The court’s …
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Peoria theater opens ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ stage production

Travel back in time and witness the greatest jam session ever when rock and roll legends Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins made history.
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Surprise takes first step to McMicken nature trails, park

Every time the graphic that featured the number of miles nature trails in the city of Surprise was shown to the public, it drew heavy sighs from those in City Hall. The complete lack of an …
Sports

NCAA document details ASU football infractions, Antonio Pierce’s role as kingpin

TEMPE — Since June 2021, the wrongdoings of former Arizona State and current Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and his staff have plagued the institution’s football program. Now, …
Arizona Elections

Jeff Zink’s message for Latino voters: ‘You need to vote your faith’

Republican Jeff Zink has a message for the Latinos in Arizona’s Congressional District 3, which he’s seeking to represent. “Let me direct this solely to my Latino population …
Arizona Election 2024

'Open primaries' proposition cleared for ballot by Arizona Supreme Court

PHOENIX — Arizonans will get to decide if they want to scrap partisan primaries. In a brief order Friday, the Arizona Supreme Court refused to block election officials from counting the …
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Eastbound I-10 to close this weekend between US 60, Ray Road

Detours will be in place this weekend when eastbound Interstate 10 will be closed between US 60 and Ray Road for paving and sign work, state transportation officials said. The following ramps …
Community

County officials talk fentanyl dangers with Phoenix high school students, parents

PHOENIX — Maricopa County Attorney, Rachel Mitchell told students and parents at Goldwater High School in Phoenix that fentanyl continues to spread across the Valley and that her office will …

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Opinions with Civility
Robert Kelty

Kelty: Cultivating peacebuilders through international education

Now more than ever, international education is instrumental in sustaining and creating global economies by bridging cultural understanding and creating a hard-to-attain global mindedness. However, …
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President & CEO Danny Seiden

Arizona chamber supports passage of general plan amendments in Peoria

I am writing on behalf of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry to express our support for the amendments to the Peoria general plan.
Wim Laven

Laven: Science vs opinion — consequences

These days it seems like there has been a death of expertise. On social media, virtually everyone is claiming to be an expert. Where does that leave our trust in actual solid, provable, documented …
Luis Fong, DNP, PMNHP-BC

Fong: Got election anxiety? How to cope with political stress during turbulent times

Election season is once again upon us, and for many people, it brings more than just debates and ballot measures — it brings anxiety. Recent studies show that 40% of U.S. residents have …

What to expect in the Supreme Court's next term

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Entertainment
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers and Goldfish Swim School are offering a swim day for children on the autism spectrum Oct. 5.

Hopebridge to partner with Goldfish Swim School for inclusive swimming event

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers is partnering with Goldfish Swim School on Saturday, Oct. 5, by hosting a sensory-friendly swim event for local children with autism. Kids with sensory sensitivities …
Greek composer Mimis Plessas attends a news conference before a concert at the northern port city in Thessaloniki, Greece, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002. (AP Photo/Eurokinissi/Vasilis Ververidis)

Mimis Plessas, a mild-mannered giant of modern Greek music, dies at 99

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Mimis Plessas, a beloved Greek composer whose music featured in scores of films, television shows and theatrical productions and who provided the soundtrack to millions of …
FILE - Nearly 500 balloons begin to take off during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Oct. 7, 2023, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Roberto E. Rosales, File)

International fiesta fills New Mexico's sky with colorful hot air balloons

Hundreds of colorful hot air balloons are scheduled to take off together for the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day festival starting Saturday is one of the most …
Had Matar, charged with attempted murder for stabbing author Salman Rushdie more than a dozen times, is escorted into the courtroom for a hearing in Chautauqua County Court, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Mayville, N.Y. (AP Photo/Carolyn Thompson)

Jurors in trial of Salman Rushdie's attacker likely won't hear about his motive

MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Jurors picked for the trial of a man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a knife attack likely won’t hear about the fatwa that authorities have said motivated …
Musician, actor and filmmaker RZA poses for a portrait at his office, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical album he calls “A Ballet Through Mud.” Early in the pandemic, …

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Texas Tech heads on the road to face Arizona in teams' first Big 12 meeting

Texas Tech and Arizona are looking to continue their momentum in the team's first meeting as Big 12 members. Arizona bounced back from a road loss to No. 20 Kansas State by picking up an impressive …

49ers look for back-to-back wins when they host the Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers look for their first back-to-back wins of the season when they host the division rival Arizona Cardinals. The Niners rebounded from back-to-back losses against Minnesota and …

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce hit with show-cause penalty for violations while at Arizona State

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce has been hit with an eight-year show-cause order by the NCAA for violations during his time as an assistant coach at Arizona State. Former Arizona State staffer …

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Ben Lively was left off Cleveland’s roster for the AL Division Series against Detroit despite being an invaluable addition to the Guardians’ starting rotation this season. Lively went 13-10 with …
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinals series. Game 4 is Sunday in Connecticut with the Lynx looking …
Coco Gauff has advanced to the final of the China Open by beating Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. It was the third consecutive match that she had to rally from a set down. The American will play either …

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Valley business

Youngtown bookstore keeps adding and adding

Richard Lang has owned and operated R Bookmark for 11 years.

If you want the real scoop as to why R Bookmark, an otherwise off-the-beaten path used bookstore in Youngtown, has almost 300,000 books under its roof, go right to the shop’s owner, Richard Lang.

East Valley airports, Sky Harbor: Big upgrades, big plans

Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves presents at an Oct. 2 Chandler of Chamber of Commerce event on some airport projects in the area. He said one element of expansion that’s part of the airport’s strategic business plan is to extend its main runway to longer than 5,000 feet — which seems to be a common minimum length for safe use for many aircraft.

Getting its main runway to a length beyond 5,000 feet is one of the many goals for the Chandler Municipal Airport in the years ahead, according to one presenter at an Oct. 2 event. The extension …

VAI Resort in Glendale adds new feature to complex

While VAI Resort continues to work toward its expected opening in late 2025, the $1 billion hotel announced a new feature.

TruWest Credit Union names new president and CEO

New TruWest Credit Union president and CEO Chris Kearney.

Valley-based TruWest Credit Union announced that they have promoted president and chief information officer Chris Kearney to president and chief executive officer. This announcement and …

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Neighbors

McDowell Sonoran Preserve turns 30

On Oct. 3, 1994, Scottsdale City Council, led by then mayor Herb Drinkwater, signed resolution 4103, creating the McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is 30 years old today. On Oct. 3, 1994, then-mayor Herb Drinkwater and the rest of the city council, propped against a scenic view of the …

Walk ALS fundraiser set for Nov. 2

ALS Arizona is hosting it’s annual Walk ALS fundraiser Nov 2.

ALS Arizona's annual Walk ALS fundraiser is set for Nov. 2 at the Salt River Fields, 7555 N Pima Road, in Scottsdale. Check in begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. There is no cost to join. …

These West Valley farmers markets return in October for fall

Shawn White points out that male honeybees lack stingers. Only females can sting.

There’s really only one rule when peeking inside some of the 450 hives at Sun Tan Honey Farm. And you’ll hear the rule when you do “it,” even as a reflex.

Scottsdale Firefighters Association raises more than $104,000

Scottsdale Fire Captain Marty Armstrong (center) was named fire fighter of the year The 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner.

The 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Fire Fighter Charities Dinner was held earlier this month and set a record for the most amount of money raised at the event with nearly $104,755 in …

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Things to do

Phoenix museum to celebrate swing music all weekend

Vincenzo Fesi and Isabella Gregorio show the art of swing dance at a previous event.

Experience swing music in an interactive way this weekend in Phoenix.

From pumpkins to ghostly scares, West Valley places to be in October

There will plenty of pumpkins throughout October.

Everything for October vibes is right here in the West Valley.

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with events in Phoenix

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest takes place Monday, Oct. 14.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phoenix Fest will return to Phoenix to "Amplify Indigenous Voices" with a celebration of Indigenous art, culture, music, and food.

21st Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo returns to WestWorld

The Desert Dog Police K9 Trails & Public Safety Expo returns to Oct. 26-27.

The Desert Dog Police K9 Trails and Public Safety Expo returns from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at WestWorld of Scottsale, 16601 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale 85260. …

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Obituaries & Memorials

Sophie "Sue" A. Schutz

Sophie “Sue” Schutz (nee Ostapa) died on September 30, 2024, at age 100 years and six months. She was born in 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived there until her mid-20s. Her parents were …

Robert M Garrett

Robert (Bob) M. Garrett (88) died at home September 26, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna, of Sun City West, Arizona, five children, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. …

James Edward Jennings

Lovingly known as Jim, 92 years old, peacefully passed on September 3rd. Jim was born on March 21, 1932 in Dover, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Patricia (Lorenz) …

Marlene Louise Wood

Marlene was born January 26, 1939. She went through the Napa School system and graduated high school in 1959. Marlene met Ray Wood and they were married on February 4, 1962 and started a family with …

Donna Jean Mundstock

Donna was born January 24,1937 in Waukegan, Illinois to Howard and Marguerite Mundstock. She was the second child with an older brother Jack (Betty) Mundstock, and a younger sister Victoria (Chuck) …

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Nation

Major cases before the Supreme Court deal with transgender rights, guns, nuclear waste and vapes

The Supreme Court's new term begins Monday with a handful of important cases set to be heard and the possibility that the justices will be asked to get involved in election disputes. Here are …

Leslie strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic but isn't threatening land

MIAMI (AP) — Leslie has strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land, forecasters said. The storm was located Saturday about 725 miles (1,170 kilometers) …

Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A well-known Asheville musical tradition returned Friday night, in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered the mountain city. The Asheville Drum Circle had its …

Judge denies an order sought by a Black student who was punished over his hair

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday denied a request by a Black high school student in Texas for a court order that the student’s lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high …

Yoga business founder pleads guilty to tax charge in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) — An international yoga business founder whose chain of yoga studios promoted themselves as “Yoga to the People” pleaded guilty on Friday to a tax charge in a New York federal …

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World

Ukraine downs a Russian warplane and Russia claims gains in the east

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces said they shot down a Russian fighter plane on Saturday while Russia claimed it made gains in Ukraine’s east. The Russian bomber was shot down near the …

European cities brace for pro-Palestinian rallies amid high alert as Oct. 7 anniversary approaches

ROME (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were expected to take to the streets across Europe on Saturday calling for a cease-fire as the first anniversary of the Hamas …

Israel strikes Lebanon, hitting Beirut suburbs and the north

Israel expanded its bombardment in Lebanon, hitting Beirut’s southern suburbs with 12 airstrikes and striking a Palestinian refugee camp deep in northern Lebanon for the first time. The attack on …

Rescue teams search for missing after floods, landslides kill at least 16 in Bosnia

JABLANICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Rescue teams on Saturday searched for those still missing after flash floods and landslides hit parts of Bosnia, killing at least 16 people and injuring scores …

Militants kill six Pakistani soldiers during a shootout in the country's northwest

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Militants killed six Pakistani soldiers during a shootout in the northwest, the army said Saturday. It’s the latest unrest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which borders …

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