Recent Political Sighting Demonstrates Both the Best and Worst of Scottsdale

By Ronald Sampson Scottsdale is a city that prides itself on a certain standard — of beauty, of civic engagement, of community. So when a single photograph taken at a San Francisco Giants spring training game manages to capture both what is right and what is deeply wrong about local politics, it’s worth pausing to reflect on both. The image … Read More

Ending Mental Health Education Is Misguided

By Betty Janik HB 2093 is winding its way through the Arizona House.  Sponsored by Rep Lisa Fink with strong support from Rep Matt Gress, it aims to repeal a five years old law that requires mental health education to be included in health education classes in Arizona schools. Physical and mental health are inextricably related for overall well-being.  While … Read More

The End of an Error: the Kyler Murray Era Comes to a Close

It’s official. After seven underwhelming seasons, the Arizona Cardinals have informed Kyler Murray that he will be released when the new league year opens on March 11, 2026. Murray, once the shiny Heisman Trophy winner, once the face of a franchise reborn, leaves the desert with a 38-48-1 record, one playoff appearance, zero playoff wins, and a parting message that … Read More

Guest Editorial: What I’m Working On: Water, Trees, and More

  By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead     Which Headline do You Want? For decades, Scottsdale has planned for cuts to the city’s allocation of water from the Colorado River. The headline we worked toward was simple: “Scottsdale not Impacted by Colorado River Cuts” A proposed departure from that long-term planning by the City’s new management could flip the headline — and threaten Scottsdale’s … Read More

Mayor Borowsky blasts draft Colorado River plan, urges adequate protection for Scottsdale’s future

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is calling on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to revise its Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for post‑2026 Colorado River operations, warning that the current proposal fails to protect cities like Scottsdale that depend heavily on the Central Arizona Project (CAP) for its water supply. Mayor Borowsky submitted a detailed letter to the Bureau of Reclamation … Read More

Mayor Borowsky Statement: Scottsdale doubles down on firefighter health with unanimous City Council vote

Scottsdale City Council is moving forward with a state-of-the-art, cancer‑screening program for Scottsdale firefighters, an initiative that has garnered the full support of Mayor Lisa Borowsky. On the heels of the Feb. 10 City Council meeting where the effort received unanimous approval, Scottsdale is entering into an annual contract with Vincere Physicians Group at a cost of $400,000 per year, … Read More

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