Concerns About Transparency at SUSD with Latest Vote: Are They Warranted?

By Ronald Sampson The Scottsdale Unified School District’s 3-2 vote to close Pima Elementary and Echo Canyon School has left the community deeply divided, and the emotional public meeting that preceded it raised important questions about process and transparency. While the district faces legitimate fiscal pressures, the concerns voiced by board members Carine Werner and Amy Carney, both of whom voted against … Read More

9th Annual Day of Giving Returns to Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, December 20 Beloved Holiday Event to Benefit More Than 2500 Toddlers, Teens, and Families

The 9th Annual Day of Giving, presented by Purposeful Giving Alliance, returns to the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, December 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., bringing together families, volunteers, businesses, and civic leaders for a day dedicated to generosity, joy, and community connectio Held at 16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382, this special holiday event is designed to ensure local families experience a joyful and … Read More

Momentum for Arizona as an AI Hotbed is Building, but Not Without Roadblocks

Arizona’s transformation into a major technology hub reached another milestone this month with Cognite’s announcement of its new global headquarters in Tempe. The Industrial AI company’s relocation from Oslo, Norway represents more than just another corporate move; it’s validation of Arizona’s emergence as a serious player in the artificial intelligence economy. With over 100 new jobs coming to the Phoenix area … Read More

Scottsdale Art Week Unveils Honoree Lineup, Opening Night Vernissage Details Ahead of March 19 – 22, 2026, Celebration

Four-Day International Art Fair Returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale This Spring With 120 Galleries From 15 Countries With galleries from across the country and around the world converging and a slate of esteemed honorees ready to step into the spotlight, Scottsdale Art Week presented by Scottsdale Ferrari returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale March 19 – 22, 2026. It all kicks off with an … Read More

Rising from the Ashes and Above the Clouds: the Phoenix Suns Might Be the Most Surprising Team in the NBA

When the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant and bought out Bradley Beal’s contract this summer, the basketball world collectively wrote them off. The “Big Three” experiment had crashed and burned with a dismal 36-46 record, and with only Devin Booker remaining from last year’s star-studded roster, most prognosticators predicted disaster. ESPN’s preseason projections had them finishing 13th in the Western … Read More

Paradise Valley’s Assisted Living Debate: Balancing Character with Compassion

Rarely is there contention in paradise, but Paradise Valley finds itself wrestling with a question that reveals the heart of what kind of community it wants to be. The planning commission recently voted 4-3 to recommend reducing occupancy in assisted living facilities from 10 to six residents; a proposal that has divided the town in ways that go beyond simple … Read More

Scottsdale’s Public Comment Changes: A Mixed Bag for Resident Engagement

By Alexander Lomax After a marathon five-hour meeting that ended at 10 p.m., the Scottsdale City Council voted 4-3 to implement significant changes to how residents can participate in council meetings. The decision has sparked debate about transparency and accessibility in local government. So what changed? In what supporters frame as an expansion of public access, the council increased the … Read More

News Release from TAAAZE: New Axon Opposition Demand Letter Signals Likely Lawsuit Against Recent City Approval

TAAAZE Preparing New Lawsuit To Fight Outrageous Scottsdale Approval Of 1,200 Unit Multi-Family Housing Project (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz) TAAAZE (Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions) has sent a demand letter to the City of Scottsdale, a first step toward likely litigation challenging a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Axon and the City of Scottsdale purporting to allow Axon to build a … Read More

Fresh Hope for South Scottsdale: Sprouts Coming to Papago Plaza

Long ignored within the city’s politics and growth, South Scottsdale is finally getting its moment in the sun. Sprouts Farmers Market has confirmed plans to open a new location at Papago Plaza, at the southwest corner of McDowell and Scottsdale Road, with an expected opening in late 2025. For residents of this often-overlooked neighborhood, the announcement is more than just … Read More