Join Changing Hands Book Store in Tempe for A Book Signing and Reading of the “Surf Noir” Collection including Pulitzer Prize finalists and Edgar and Shamus Award winners This Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7pm

This Thursday evening join Author David M. Olsen and Tempe Resident and Author Jeff Kronenfeld for a special book signing of Amber Waves of Autumn at Changing Hands Bookstore (6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283) on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 pm. This is the third installment of Kelp Journal’s bestselling, award-winning Beach Noir Series. Amber Waves of Autumn is an anthology or … Read More

Guest Editorial: Thank You Scottsdale

By Councilwoman Tammy Caputi The results of the general election are complete, and the outcome is disappointing. We never let up after the primary, talking to residents and businesses all over the city. We maintained a positive, forward-thinking, Independent message and refused to get drawn in to negative campaigning, but unfortunately this was an anti-incumbent cycle that seemed to value … Read More

Lisa Borowsky Declares Victory in Scottsdale Mayoral Race

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., – Lisa Borowsky, candidate for Mayor of Scottsdale, made this statement following her win over incumbent David Ortega in Scottsdale’s Mayoral race on Tuesday, November 5. “Scottsdale residents have spoken. Our message of vision-based planning, budget discipline and resident-first engagement resonated widely with Scottsdale voters who came out to support me in this election. I’d like to thank the … Read More

Pay Raises for Politicians? Sometimes It’s a Good Thing

There are few things that tick off the electorate more than self-serving politicians. That can come in a number of different forms, but one particular form that seems to truly get under the skin of voters is giving themselves pay raises. After all, the optics are horrible…pulling strings to give yourself more money never looks good. But not all such … Read More

Your Action Needed: Shocking Lame Duck Shenanigans

By Jan Dubauskas Scottsdale City Councilwoman-Elect Dear Friends – CONGRATULATIONS to: : Lisa Borowsky , Mayor of Scottsdale! Adam Kwasman, Scottsdale City Councilman! We now have a 5 seat “Super Majority” with Kathy Littlefield, Barry Graham, and myself. (Full Maricopa County Results) Thank you to each and every volunteer and donor who helped deliver this incredible result! Your new Resident … Read More

If Not Mercado Village, Then What?

By Linda Milhaven A NO vote at tonight’s City Council meeting for the Mercado Village project is a yes vote for a vacant, obsolete office building or a preference for a new medical office building that will produce five times the traffic of the current proposal. You may have heard about this project but there has been a lot of … Read More