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Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel said discussions about future school closures are hard but necessary.
SUSD moves forward with school closures phase II
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is moving forward with Phase II of its school closure plan and wants to hear what the public thinks about it. The board has set the time … more
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A group looking to regulate the Arizona education voucher program submitted more than 420,000 signatures on earlier this year to get the measure on the November ballot. It remains to be seen whether Proposition 212 will make the ballot as a judge weighs whether there are enough valid signatures.
Court fights continue over ballot language, signatures on voucher initiative
PHOENIX — Republican lawmakers acted illegally in how they told voters about the effect of a provision of an initiative that would reform Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, the Arizona Supreme Court … more
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Weekend work will affect Loop 101 traffic, state transportation officials said.
Weekend freeway work closes road, ramps in Tempe-Mesa area: ADOT
Eastbound Loop 202 will be closed between Loop 101 and McKellips Road from 9 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday for pavement maintenance, state transportation officials said. Drivers should consider … more
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A license plate reader camera made by Motorola Solutions. Motorola Solutions is Phoenix’s license plate vendor.
Phoenix, Maricopa County not seeing misuse of automated license plate readers
While the outrage continues involving flock camera usage in cities and towns around Phoenix, Phoenix does not have any issues currently with its Motorola Automated License Plate Reader system. … more
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Members of the West Valley NAACP spoke at the Peoria Unified public meeting Aug. 13 about three books written by people of color that have been prohibited to be taught to 6-8 graders.
Peoria Unified addresses 'book ban,' NAACP weighs in
When word got out that three books written by people of color were prohibited from use in teaching grade 6-8 students in Peoria Unified School District classrooms, it caused a stir among parents and teachers. more
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Pictured: Patti Constantakis, Walmart Foundation; Holly Kurtz, Director of Workforce Development at the Center for the Future of Arizona; representatives from AZ Department of Economic Security, Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix Chamber and Center for Future of Arizona.
Walmart Awards The Center for the Future of Arizona $250,000 Workforce Grant
Walmart announced a multi-year workforce development grant in Phoenix as part of broader efforts to help workers build skills, connect to quality jobs and advance careers in a labor market being … more

Amit Taduri and Olivia Hsu.
2 Deer Valley Unified students appointed to Governor’s commission
Two Deer Valley Unified School District students have been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Governor’s Youth Commission, joining high school students from across Arizona who will advise state leaders on issues affecting young people. more
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Gas prices are seen at the Chevron Extra Mile at 91st and Olive avenues in Peoria on July 31. Gas prices continued to climb as gas in the Valley settled at $4.44 a gallon according to AAA Arizona.
Gas prices continue climb in the Valley
Gas prices rose 2 cents a gallon in the Valley in the past week to settle at $4.44 a gallon, according to AAA Arizona on Friday. more
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The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s 40th Annual Sterling Awards is scheduled for Nov. 19.
Scottsdale Area Chamber names Sterling Awards finalists
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 40th Annual Sterling Awards, marking four decades of recognizing outstanding businesses and organizations that exemplify … more
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Drivers to encounter weekend freeway work at 7 Valley locations
Freeway and ramp closures and restrictions will affect travel along Valley freeways from Friday night until Monday morning. State transportation officials announced the following work from Aug. … more
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During its Aug. 12 meeting, the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board received an update showing enrollment had surpassed projections while the district began the school year fully staffed.
Agua Fria enrollment growth brings full classrooms, new staffing needs
During its Aug. 12 meeting, the Agua Fria Union High School District Governing Board received an update showing enrollment had surpassed projections while the district began the school year fully staffed. more
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Chandler resident Patrick Gilland speaks at the Aug. 13 City Council meeting about Flock cameras. Gilland and all other public speakers at the meeting were opposed to the city pursuing a license plate tracking technology program of any kind.
East Valley city council hears from Flock technology opponents
Now that the Chandler City Council and its police chief have a thorough understanding of how its most vocal residents feel about license plate reader technology, it could have some difficult … more
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