George Khalaf Is the Rare Kind Worth Rooting For

By Ronald Sampson Let me tell you what usually happens in a Republican primary these days. A candidate finds the nearest camera, praises the man in the White House, and calls it a platform. Then they win, arrive at the Capitol, and contribute nothing. George Khalaf is not that guy. Khalaf just topped the field in the LD3 House primary, … Read More

Featured Editorial: Critical Moment for Scottsdale’s Water Security

By Raoul Zubia Water is not an abstract policy debate in the Sonoran Desert. It is the fundamental condition for our life, our economy, and our future. As the federal government releases its framework for the Colorado River, we face a critical moment. Arizona has stepped up, conserving over 5.5 million acre-feet of water since 2014 and demonstrating that lower … Read More

Harry Mitchell: A Public Servant Who Put People Before Politics

Arizona lost one of its finest this week. Former Congressman Harry Mitchell died at 86, his family announced on July 29. He was a teacher, a mayor, a state senator, and a congressman. Above all, he was decent. Mitchell spent his career proving that public service could still be honorable. He taught civics at Tempe High School, then lived the … Read More

A Recall in Search of a Reason

By Vanessa Rogers The effort to recall Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas is still limping along, though nobody seems to know how strong it actually is. According to the Scottsdale Independent, the group has until September 2 to gather 12,800 signatures. Yet organizers refuse to disclose how many they have collected. That silence speaks volumes. Remember, this is a councilwoman who cruised … Read More

Scottsdale responds to Colorado River environmental impact statement, emphasizing long-term water resilience

Mayor Borowsky: Decades of planning position Scottsdale to meet challenges ahead Following the Bureau of Reclamation’s release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that outlines the framework for Arizona, California and Nevada to realize Colorado River water allocation reductions, Scottsdale leaders are reaffirming the city’s commitment to responsible water management and long-term planning. Under the newly announced framework, Scottsdale expects to … Read More

RED EARTH, BLUE HOUR: Prince Edward Island Takes Her Time

By Bedouin Bourdain She does not compete. Canada’s smallest province sits out past the causeway of hype, content to be found rather than advertised. The red soil arrives first, that improbable rust running down to water the color of cold steel. Then the lupines. Then the quiet. Prince Edward Island rewards the traveler who slows to its speed, which is … Read More

Amkor Builds Chips, Not Apartments. Axon Should Follow Suit.

By Alexander Lomax A real plant, no strings attached Amkor just landed one of Arizona’s biggest chip deals ever. The Tempe firm secured a $1.5 billion Nvidia prepayment to expand its advanced packaging plant. That facility rises in Peoria, near the TSMC fabs anchoring the state’s chip corridor. It will package the processors powering the AI boom. Amkor is worth billions. It … Read More

Scottsdale’s Water Reckoning Arrives With the Colorado River Plan

Federal officials will unveil their Colorado River plan next week, and for Scottsdale and other cities in the area, the news is unlikely to bring relief. Quite the opposite. The pain lands here first Scottsdale draws roughly 70% of its water from the Central Arizona Project. That canal now sits at the center of a shrinking river. Federal officials will … Read More

Scottsdale Culinary Excellence Yet Again: Local Restaurant Named Best in the Country

Scottsdale has added another national title to its shelf. Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean was named the No. 1 Mediterranean restaurant in the United States by Yelp Elites, the review platform’s most active and trusted contributors. The honor arrived in a top 25 national guide released last month. Pinyon was the only Arizona restaurant to make the list. The recognition landed just … Read More