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The theme of Hope Women’s Center’s 2026 gala is “Stories Rewritten” to celebrate the strength, resilience and courage of the women and teen girls the center serves across Arizona.
Hope Women’s Center to celebrate success in Scottsdale
Hope Women’s Center will hold its 2026 Night of Hope Gala, “Stories Rewritten,” Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Drive, in Scottsdale. … more
Litchfield Elementary School District is rolling out changes to curriculum, assessments and teacher support this school year following months of work by educator-led summer committees.
Inside Litchfield Schools’ new plan to improve student learning
Litchfield Elementary School District students and teachers are starting the school year with revised writing lessons, new assessments and expanded classroom resources developed by educators who … more
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Superintendent Carter Davidson, Ed. D.
Litchfield Schools target better results, smarter spending
Student achievement, fiscal accountability and a closer examination of whether district programs are producing results will drive Litchfield Elementary School District Superintendent Carter Davidson’s goals for the 2026-27 school year. more
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FILE - A man enters the Arizona Supreme Court building, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Lawyers for sexual abuse victims ask Arizona Supreme Court to revisit confessions ruling
PHOENIX — The attorneys for two girls molested for years by their father are making a last-ditch — and perhaps insurmountable — effort to convince the justices of the Arizona Supreme Court they … more
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Hamilton High School culinary arts students were involved in this April 2026 event. The Chandler Unified Governing Board approved new course fees Aug. 5 for career and technical education programs.
East Valley school board OKs new career and tech-ed fees
By unanimously approving its consent agenda at its Aug. 5 meeting, the Chandler Unified Governing Board green-lighted fees within programs that have been a recent focus of board and administration … more
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The Queen Creek Town Council will be looking to enhance safeguards on the use of Flock Security cameras in the town.
East Valley town looks to enhance safeguards on use of license plate readers
As municipalities across the Valley and state grapple with the use of automated license plate readers Queen Creek is taking a proactive stance. The town announced on Wednesday that the Queen Creek … more
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Secretary of State Adrian Fontes acted illegally in using the word “vouchers” for the program that gives tax dollars to parents to send their children to private and parochial schools, a judge concluded.
Judge rules state Secretary of State acted illegally in using 'voucher' in Prop 212 description
PHOENIX — Secretary of State Adrian Fontes acted illegally in using the word “vouchers” for the program that gives tax dollars to parents to send their children to private and parochial … more
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Peoria's water system exceeded the maximum contaminant level for trihalomethanes, but officials say it poses no immediate health threat.
Peoria violates drinking water standard
The city of Peoria water system has exceeded the maximum contaminant level for total trihalomethanes, violating a drinking water standard. more
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A 73-year-old man died from injuries sustained from an incident that took place in central Phoenix on Aug. 4, Phoenix Police said in a release on Wednesday.
Police investigating 73-year-old man’s death in central Phoenix
A 73-year-old man died from injuries sustained from an incident that took place in central Phoenix on Aug. 4, Phoenix Police said in a release on Wednesday. more
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The Scottsdale real estate market moves separately from the rest of the Valley, according to REALTORS Board President Sammy Glassman
Scottsdale real estate market stronger than the Valley
Comparing the first seven months of 2026 with last year, existing single-family home sales rose 5.1% in Greater Phoenix, according to the latest activity data from Phoenix REALTORS. At the same time, … more
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Student achievement, fiscal accountability and a closer examination of whether district programs are producing results will drive Litchfield Elementary School District Superintendent Carter Davidson’s goals for the 2026-27 school year.
Litchfield Schools target better results, smarter spending
Student achievement, fiscal accountability and a closer examination of whether district programs are producing results will drive Litchfield Elementary School District Superintendent Carter Davidson’s goals for the 2026-27 school year. more
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Mark Latham, 61, of Scottsdale, who embezzled almost $10.8 million from his employer over 17 years was sentenced Aug. 10 to 6.5 years in prison and to pay the money back.
Scottsdale man sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for embezzlement
A former finance director from Scottsdale, who pleaded guilty to embezzling almost $10.8 million from his employer, was sentenced on Aug. 10 to 6.5 years in prison and ordered to pay the money back … more
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