Water and affordable housing issues are likely to challenge and confound Arizona policymakers over the coming years. Here is a compelling piece on the latter in today’s Arizona Republic. Affordable or “attainable” housing is becoming a bigger issue in Scottsdale and nearby communities. It will be interesting to see its posture as a new city council is set to take … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop Carpe Diem – seize the day – is one of the oldest philosophical mottos in western history. First uttered by the Roman poet Horace more than 2,000 years ago, the phrase has stood the test of time and struck a special chord with adventure enthusiasts anxiously waiting to conquer the next experience. And that’s exactly what one … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop 2021 is just a few days away to the pleasure of many ready to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror. And with the start of a new year also brings the start of some new Arizona laws, most notably Arizona’s distracted driving law which will go into effect on January 1st. For us, this is a no-brainer. … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop For so many in the entertainment and event business, the cancellation or adaptation of hosting large-scale events is a recurring challenge as they navigate the uncharted waters of the pandemic. In any other normal year, the winter months would be the Valley’s peak tourism season. The social calendar filled with activities such as art walks, the Arabian … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop The cancellation or adaptation of community events seems to be a recurring theme this year as we continue to live through the pandemic. No matter how much preparation and effort goes into planning an event – sometimes things just take a wrong turn. Such was almost the case for the small town of Pinetop-Lakeside and its annual … Read More

Staff Report –  A recap of the top three stories on Arizona Progress & Gazette from the past week.  Guest Editorial: Beginning Of The End These past nine months have been long and hard for everyone across the nation. For the numerous front-line works battling new cases every day to challenging work-home dynamics to small business owners struggling to make … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop There’s an ominous feeling when standing on the corner of Third Street and Roosevelt in Downtown Phoenix. Just a year ago, the area was a thriving and up-and-coming artist district. But today, it’s one step above empty. On any other given year, the streets and shops would normally be filled with independent, local artists selling their works. … Read More

We all enjoy the rewards of home improvement projects well done.  But until a landslide bond and infrastructure plan approved by Scottsdale voters in November, 2019, the city did not have the means to do many.  Indeed, it had been two decades since the community had given thumbs up, Bob Villa-style. Now that’s all changing.  Led by senior city staff, … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop The first round of the coronavirus vaccine arrived in Arizona early Monday morning and for many, it signals the start of the end of the pandemic. And while many are already preparing to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, others are a bit more hesitant to roll up their sleeves. But one of Scottsdale’s heroes … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop These past nine months have been long and hard for everyone across the nation. For the numerous front-line works battling new cases every day to challenging work-home dynamics to small business owners struggling to make it to the new year. But today, many woke up to more than just optimism. It’s the first punch back against COVID-19. … Read More