Scottsdale Gets It Right: City Invests in the Heroes Who Run Toward the Flames

There’s a particular kind of courage that doesn’t make the highlight reel. It’s not the dramatic rescue or the photo of a firefighter emerging through smoke. It’s the quieter, harder truth: that the danger doesn’t end when the fire does. Scottsdale City Council took an important step toward honoring that reality when it unanimously approved a contract with Vincere Physicians … Read More

Travel Spotlight of the Week: the Canadian Rockies

by Bedouin Bourdain There are road trips, and then there is the Icefields Parkway. One rewards you with scenery. The other makes you question whether you’ve somehow driven into a painting. One can fly into Edmonton, point the car west, and let Alberta do the rest. The strategy was deliberate: arriving in Jasper first means you consume this masterpiece north … Read More

Same Old Arizona Cardinals: The NFLPA Report Card We Deserved (and Dreaded)

Every year, hope springs eternal in the desert. Every year, something finds a way to remind us that being an Arizona Cardinals fan is less a hobby and more a coping mechanism. This year’s NFLPA report card, a survey of 1,759 NFL players grading all 32 franchises, is the latest reminder that while things may be improving on the field, … Read More

When Your District’s Art Director Makes Headlines for All the Wrong Reasons

By Alexander Lomax There’s a unique kind of embarrassment that comes with being a Scottsdale resident when your school district makes national news—and it’s not for academic excellence. Victor Michael Bobbett, Scottsdale Unified’s art director since 2018, was arrested in late January for allegedly attempting to smuggle four people into the U.S. for $12,000. According to federal court documents, he … Read More

Guest Editorial: Why You Should Vote for Bob!

By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: Everyone who runs for Scottsdale City Council claims to be resident-friendly. But let’s be honest, most vote for overdevelopment after they take office. That’s why, if you want to preserve Scottsdale’s special character and high quality of life you should support me in the upcoming city election. In the last ten years I have been … Read More

Chaplik Steps Down from Legislature to Go All-In on Congressional Bid

There’s something worth respecting about a politician who acknowledges he can’t do two jobs at once. Scottsdale Republican state Rep. Joseph Chaplik announced this week that he will be resigning from the Arizona Legislature to focus entirely on his campaign for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. Chaplik, who has served in the state House since 2019, made the announcement Thursday, flanked … Read More

Scottsdale’s Healthcare Backbone Just Got a National Nod

When Newsweek releases its America’s Best in State Hospitals list, it’s not handing out participation trophies. The rankings are based on data: clinical outcomes, patient safety, nursing quality, and peer recommendations from medical professionals. So when three HonorHealth Scottsdale medical centers landed on the 2026 list, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone paying attention. It was confirmation of what the … Read More

Guest Editorial: Municipal Authority Needs to Be Protected

By Michelle Ugenti-Rita I would like to take this opportunity to share with you how my tenure serving in the Arizona State legislature will bring experience and a unique perspective to the Council. During my first term in the House of Representatives, I was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Government Committee, which had jurisdiction over legislation directly impacting … Read More