By Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield Scottsdale residents deserve the real facts about our water future, not cherry-picked claims timed for an election. Councilwoman Solange Whitehead’s recent opinion piece attempts to cast doubt on the city’s water security to promote her preferred council candidate. The facts reveal a different picture. Scottsdale Water has planned for a possible drought for decades, carefully managing … Read More
Borowsky’s Speeding Ticket and Scottsdale’s Long Memory for Mayoral Mishaps
By Ronald Sampson Mayor Lisa Borowsky has a speeding ticket story now, and Scottsdale has been here before. ABC15 first reported that the citation was dismissed after process servers couldn’t track her down. What Actually Happened A speed camera caught Borowsky doing 58 in a 40 near Scottsdale and Thomas roads back in October, a $344 citation. She says she … Read More
Telluride: America’s Amazing Alpine Sanctuary
By Bedouin Bourdain The box canyon does not ease you in. It arrives all at once. Colorado Avenue runs straight at a wall of mountains. Brick storefronts hold the line on both sides. Planters spill cosmos and petunias over the curb. Meanwhile, the peaks at the end of the street refuse to act like background. This is a box canyon … Read More
When the Owner’s Balance Sheet Wobbles, Suns Fans Should Pay Attention
By Charles Chapman Mat Ishbia bought the Phoenix Suns and Mercury in February 2023 for a then-record $4 billion. He financed that purchase on the strength of United Wholesale Mortgage. This week, that foundation took a serious hit. UWM shares fell more than 35 percent Thursday and closed at $1.19. The stock briefly touched 93 cents before recovering. Friday brought … Read More
Thank You + Key Takeaways from the First End-to-End AI Political Campaign
By John Trobough Friends & Colleagues: I wanted to reach out and express my sincere gratitude for your guidance, partnership, and support throughout our congressional campaign in Arizona’s 1st District. Rebuilding a campaign machine in one of the country’s most competitive open seats was no small feat, and I am deeply grateful for the help you provided along the way. … Read More
Old Town Tortilla Factory Rides Into the Sunset After 30 Years
Scottsdale lost one of its warmest rooms this month. Old Town Tortilla Factory served its final dinner on August 1. The restaurant shared the news with guests in a short farewell message. Moreover, the timing caught nearly everyone off guard. The restaurant had gone dark for a routine summer break on June 30. Regulars expected the patio to reopen August … Read More
High Desert Little League 8-10 All-Stars Capture Arizona State Championship Through Teamwork, Resilience, and Community Support
By Kaine Fisher The High Desert Little League 8-10 All-Star team completed an unforgettable summer by winning the Arizona State Championship, finishing a remarkable postseason built on resilience, teamwork, and the unwavering support of an entire community. The High Desert Little League put together an impressive championship run. They went undefeated through District play, defeating their longtime rivals (Cactus Foothills … Read More
Thank You Arizona
By Larry Fitzgerald This piece originally ran as a full page ad in the Arizona Republic earlier this week People have asked me countless times what it felt like to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The truth is, it was one of the greatest honors of my life. But this isn’t really a Hall of Fame … Read More
Remembering Wayne Ecton, the Councilman Who Helped Transform North Scottsdale
Wayne Ecton has died. The former Scottsdale city councilman spent eight years on the dais. Moreover, he spent decades more serving this city in quieter roles. Colleagues knew him as a relentless volunteer long after his final term ended. His story started far from Arizona. Ecton grew up in Winchester, Kentucky, working in his father’s restaurant from age ten. However, … Read More