Guest Editorial: Get Set to Vote!

By Councilmember Solange Whitehead Arizona’s election officially kicks off this week and there is a lot at stake Let’s remember: The truth matters, real leaders solve problems, and peddlers of misinformation never represent the public’s best interests. Mayor Dave Ortega Gets My Endorsement People who get a lot done often make success look effortless and that sums up the story … Read More

Scottsdale’s Nightlife Claims Another High Profile Athlete: Why Won’t They Simply Uber?

As you certainly know, one of Scottsdale’s most well-known aspects is its nightlife; it has become a primary destination for bachelorette parties and has plenty of well-attended nightclubs and bars along with a thriving entertainment district. With that occasionally comes problems in the form of fights, rowdiness, and people driving when they shouldn’t. The latter has long been an issue … Read More

Scottsdale Airport Expansion? Not if Axon’s Massive Apartment Ask Is Approved

By Lincoln Shea Axon’s request to rezone part of its 76-acre Scottsdale campus, near Hayden and the 101, to make way for 1,975 apartments could ground any hopes of expanding Scottsdale’s airport. The Scottsdale Airport is a significant contributor to the local economy, providing an upscale option for tourists flying into the Valley. It facilitates convenient freight service for the … Read More

Cost Overruns Becoming a Campaign Issue in Scottsdale: What’s the Deal?

In a city with generally very few significant issues, sometimes relatively banal topics can turn into small firestorms, flashpoints of controversy and argument. Terminally online Scottsdalians can likely attest that there are a few such cases that are blowing up now, and of course they involve traffic. One example is a revamp of Scottsdale Road near Jomax in North Scottsdale … Read More

BREAKING NEWS: They’re Back… 

A movie phrase made famous by Poltergeist apparently is the long rumored reality as Axon is purportedly readying to return its immensely unpopular apartment plan to Scottsdale decision-making dais. And in the “you can’t make this up” category, they are apparently targeting Planning Commission and City Council hearings immediately after the election on November 13th and November 19th.  Too cute by half, but more … Read More

Issues Collide: Do STRs Hold the Key to High Housing Costs?

Short-term rentals (STRs) have been a hot political talking point in Scottsdale for years now, as Mayor David Ortega and various city councilmembers have battled onerous restrictions at the state level to better regulate “party houses” and their related nuisances with mixed results. Additionally, the cost of housing has been a massive issue across the entire Valley, as renters have … Read More

HonorHealth named primary clinical affiliate for new ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering | ASU News

Repost from news.asu.edu   Arizona State University and HonorHealth, a locally owned nonprofit health system, announced today that they have finalized an agreement for HonorHealth to serve as the primary clinical affiliate for ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering, a central component of ASU Health. Driven by a mutual desire to advance health care through technology and humanity, this … Read More

Arizona State Football is Back, and the Entire Valley is Better Off

It’s been a rough few years for Arizona State football; the promise of a big-name coach in Herm Edwards injected optimism into fans of the Sun Devils for a few years, until 2022 brought in a nine-loss season followed by scandal in the way of recruiting violations. The subsequent probation, ineligibility for a 2023 bowl game, and forfeited scholarships led … Read More