Op-Ed: One last column to say thank you, Arizona

By Laurie Roberts, Reposted from the Arizona Republic I’m not good at goodbyes. Never have been. Goodbye means things are changing. Goodbye means yet another shift in a world that seems transformed with every set of the sun. Nothing is constant. Not even, as it turns out, me. I grew up loving newspapers. As a kid, I would tag along … Read More

Dreams Don’t Have Expiration Dates: Taylor Rashi’s Unforgettable MLB Debut

Sometimes the best stories in baseball aren’t about the can’t-miss prospects or first-round draft picks. Sometimes they’re about the grinders, the players who refuse to give up on their dreams no matter how long the road takes. Taylor Rashi’s story is exactly that kind of tale. On Thursday night in Milwaukee, the 29-year-old right-hander stepped onto the mound at American … Read More

Guest Editorial: Reject Mustang Ranch in the Preserve

By Dave Ortega Mayor Borowsky’s ill-conceived push to relocate wild horses into the pristine McDowell Sonoran Preserve (MSP) defiles Scottsdale’s principles in every way. Firstly, the feral heard is under the control of the National Forest Service with third- party management of the mustangs outside of the Scottsdale city limits and jurisdiction. Council business should not solicit an external issue, … Read More

Guest Editorial: Dubauskas Beats Lawfare

By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas Dear Friends, We are winning! Last week, the AZ Bar dismissed a frivolous complaint made against my license to practice law in the state of Arizona. Yes – incredibly, lawfare has come to Scottsdale City Council – and WE WON! The AZ Bar found that I acted in “good faith.” Your conservative majority is extremely effective and has accomplished … Read More

Guest Editorial: In Memory of Frank Camacho

By Warren H Stewart Sr. God is faithful. I honor the late, trailblazing, radio and TV anchorman, Frank Camacho, who died this Labor Day weekend at age 75. Thank you, Sister Tommie Taylor, for sharing with me the op-ed by Greg Moore in the 8/31/2025 Arizona Republic newspaper on a God-prompted conversation Frank and I had “off the record” in … Read More

Guest Editorial: Fighting Scottsdale’s New Enemies

Dear Friends: In last week’s newsletter I described how those of us who are fighting to protect Scottsdale’s special character and high quality have a new enemy, state government! Over the last few years our legislature and governor have passed legislation that, among other outrages, attempts to cancel the Axon apartment referendum, forces so-called “Accessory Dwelling Units” on Scottsdale, forces Scottsdale to … Read More

Guest Editorial: Bad Policy Decisions Prevented!

By Betty Janik In 2021, General Plan 2035 was approved by Scottsdale citizens, the first one in 20 years after previous unsuccessful attempts.  This was accomplished with contributions from numerous citizens and visionary council members. The current Council wanted to make significant changes to GP 2035 and classify them as a minor amendment – which would only require four votes … Read More