Consequences for Political Parties Run Amok: the Recent Firing of a Democratic Party Staffer Implies Fault (and Change)
A Recap of the Allegations In late April, the Arizona Progress & Gazette reported on allegations that the Arizona Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee had quietly routed money to benefit one candidate over another in a contested primary: specifically, that $15,000 moved from the Navajo County Democratic Committee to Arizona List, which then paid $10,000 to a consulting firm whose services … Read More
Breaking News: Axon Is Polling to Purchase a Scottsdale City Council
By Alexander Lomax The corporate playbook for buying local influence is not new. Scottsdale has seen it before. But the scale and audacity of what appears to be unfolding ahead of the July 21st primary deserves the full attention of every resident who cares about who actually governs this city. Several sources say Axon Enterprise is conducting active polling in … Read More
Mayor Lisa Borowsky welcomes SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler for facility tour and media availability in north Scottsdale today
Mayor Lisa Borowsky welcomes US Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler to Scottsdale for an exclusive tour of the recently unveiled Barrett-Jackson custom automotive headquarters and manufacturing facility, where world class custom cars are born and built. Administrator Loeffler will experience, firsthand, the amazing work and determination of one of Scottsdale’s most admired “start-ups.” Barrett-Jackson HQ operates an all-inclusive manufacturing facility, … Read More
Scottsdale at Its Best: May 2026
May has been a good month to be a Scottsdalian. From a high school diamond to the global dining stage, the city collected some headlines worth celebrating. Sabercats Clinch Another 4A Baseball Crown Saguaro High School’s baseball program claimed the 4A state championship on May 18 at Tempe Diablo Stadium, defeating ALA-Gilbert North 11-4 to seal the title. Under head … Read More
Cam Skattebo’s 2,000-Yard Promise: Bold, Brash, and Worth Believing In
Cam Skattebo has never been shy about what he expects from himself. The former Arizona State standout was an absolute phenom as a Sun Devil, elevating the team to truly unexpected heights and helping propel Coach Kenny Dillingham into the leader of one of the biggest turnaround stories in all of college football. Now in his second season with the … Read More
When AI Can’t Even Say Your Name: The Glendale Community College Graduation Fiasco
There is a moment at every graduation that belongs entirely to the graduate. Not to the administration. Not to the institution’s brand. The moment when someone says your name out loud and you walk across that stage. At Glendale Community College’s May 15 commencement, held at Desert Diamond Arena, the school decided that moment was too much trouble to get … Read More
Get to Know Your Candidates: Our Exclusive Q&A with Scottsdale City Council Candidate Bob Littlefield
In the name of helping our readers make more informed decisions and better understand the people who want to lead our city, we sent out questionnaires to all Scottsdale City Council candidates. All of the questions were the same for each except for two questions that were customized for each candidate. Mr. Littlefield declined to answer two of the questions. … Read More
Mayor Borowsky: Water takes center stage at May 27 Scottsdale Town Hall with ASU law expert
Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting her next town hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Mayor Borowsky is offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from a leading water law expert as potential cuts to the Central Arizona Project — a significant provider of the municipal water … Read More
Shooting in Old Town Scottsdale Puts STR Problem Back in the Spotlight
Old Town Scottsdale markets itself as a premier desert destination: upscale dining, luxury resorts, high-end retail. So a 2 a.m. gunfight spilling across two locations, resulting in five arrests and an officer-involved shooting, is not exactly the brand. On the morning of May 7, Scottsdale police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired at a Circle K near Camelback … Read More