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Kalivianakis: Aggressive politics are infecting our …

5/14/2024
Most people enjoy the simple, friendly, neighborhood charm that comes with living in a small town. Part of the appeal is that small-town governments …

Dime: Democracy is at stake in the 2024 election

5/14/2024
A 300-word letter must quickly make a point, leaving no room for elaboration or counterpoints. The long list of political failures from Bidenomics to withholding congressionally approved support …

Lundin: Stay on the sunny side

5/13/2024
My goodness, we have had a wonderful Arizona spring. We live in a town that for decades has been a model of decency and common sense.   Let's join together in resolving to not …

Sacco: Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week

5/13/2024
National Travel and Tourism Week will be celebrated May 19-25 this year. The week spotlights travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating …

Home for good: Opening of new East Valley animal …

5/9/2024
The opening of the new Maricopa County animal shelter in the East Valley was cause for celebration among animal lovers, but also a reminder that thousands of dogs and cats in the Valley have no place …

Ortega: Legislators wrong to double STR catastrophe

5/8/2024
As Scottsdale and other Arizona cities grapple with the chaos caused by invasion of mini hotels into our residential neighborhoods, the Arizona Legislature now threatens to double the number of short-term rentals (STRs) on single-family lots.

Smyth: Civility over bedlam

5/7/2024
Another reader expresses her concern about the Independent’s civility checklist for opinions, arguing that it can constrain free speech. I respectfully disagree.  There are plenty of …

Election challenges highlight candidates' character

5/6/2024
Some extraordinary events affecting our local elections have occurred over the past two weeks. Because of that, I feel compelled to share my thoughts with all of you. During the month April an …

Boyle: Remarks on Mesa police SWAT anniversary

5/3/2024
Many years ago, I was a detective with the Mesa Police Department working sex crimes cases. It was tough but important work, a daily test of our resolve to pursue justice for victims of violence and …

Scott: Republican theatrics have real consequences

5/1/2024
The absurd has been on display at Arizona’s Legislature: stripping women’s autonomy; praying in tongues on the chamber floor; demonizing LGBTQ through bizarre restroom scenarios; crafting …

Plencner: Schweikert has seniority and my vote

4/30/2024
Primary ballots for the 2024 election will be coming to you after July 4. In a few weeks you will be voting on who the Democrat/Republican nominees will be. To say the future of this nation …

Join the Sun Lakes Senior Games” project team

4/25/2024
Come join the development team and help carve the way to make the Sun Lakes Senior Games a success. With a target of the games beginning in March 2025, the focus is to create a friendly …