Tom Horne vs. SUSD: When Education Policy Meets Political Theater

By Ronald Sampson Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has once again trained his sights on Scottsdale Unified School District, this time criticizing a community flyer for a “Girls in Gear” cycling event that invited girls, nonbinary, and gender-expansive youth to participate. His diagnosis? SUSD is promoting “woke ideology” that’s driving families away and causing declining enrollment. Let’s be … Read More

Scottsdale Drivers Have It Good (Despite What Your Neighbor Says About the Roads)

Let’s be honest: in Scottsdale, complaining about the roads is practically a civic pastime. Right up there with debating roundabouts and grumbling about cyclists. But here’s a plot twist: Scottsdale just ranked as the fourth-best city in the country to drive in, according to financial website WalletHub. Yes, you read that correctly. Fourth. In the entire nation. Before you dismiss … Read More

Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Voters Win, Again

By Scottsdale City Council Solange Whitehead Last November’s resounding Prop 490 victory was challenged – yet again – by the Goldwater Institute. On Tuesday morning we prevailed in court. To be clear, voters in every Scottsdale precinct approved both Propositions 490 and 491 this past November. Despite frivolous legal challenges and an egregious misinformation campaign to defeat Prop 490, Scottsdale voters stuck … Read More

Is Phoenix Becoming the Capital of AI? Further Expansion Demonstrates Its Importance in America’s Hottest Sector

It’s been a big few years for Arizona, and more specifically the tech sector. They have been able to land a number of massive new developments and headquarters, but a more recent news story has us wondering something which would have sounded absurd only 5 years ago…is Phoenix becoming a capital city for Artificial Intelligence? Phoenix’s transformation into a global … Read More

Laser Skin Couture Wellness Spa’s Expansion Backed by Scottsdale Community Bank

Partnership Enables Thriving Wellness Spa to Secure a Permanent Home, Accommodate Ongoing Growth What started in a small studio suite nine years ago has since grown into one of Scottsdale’s most in-demand wellness spas, and Laser Skin Couture now has a permanent home thanks to Owner Missie Madeja’s dedication and determination – and a helping hand from Scottsdale Community Bank The … Read More

A Legendary Season Snuffed Out: The Tragic Case of Cam Skattebo

Every once in a while football will remind you that it is a game built on violence…that it only takes one play to negate a brilliant season or to end a legend. That it can be cruel in its randomness, that someone can seem invincible one moment and on their way to the hospital the next. This past weekend we … Read More

The Race to Replace David Schweikert in Congress Just Got More Interesting

Arizona’s 1st Congressional District race was bound to be an interesting one; it always is. But a recent addition to the race makes it even more compelling with potentially even more interesting new entrants to come. The race took a dramatic turn this week when Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda announced her candidacy with a coveted endorsement from President Donald … Read More

Scottsdale’s Dope of the Week: Local “Influencer” is a Crappy Influence

Congratulations to 27-year-old Brett Carlin, who has earned this week’s prestigious distinction of being Scottsdale’s Most Embarrassing Export. In a city known for luxury cars and audacious flash, a city of peacocks showing off their feathers, Carlin managed to stand out…but not in the way his Instagram followers might have hoped. Our hometown hero was indicted this week on two … Read More