Guest Editorial: Why Won’t Adam Kwasman Face Voters?

By Councilmember Tom Durham Adam Kwasman bailed on the Candidate Forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce last Monday night. Now he says he’s not coming to next Thursday’s debate, sponsored by the Arizona Digital Free Press, despite earlier saying that he would. That’s unfortunate because he owes you answers on many of the positions he has taken. Why has … Read More

Sick of the Political Ads Yet? Of Course You Are. But How Bad Is It Really?

By Alexander Lomax Every time you turn on your television, almost regardless of the channel, you see it: Ruben Gallego is great, Kari Lake is awful, Kari Lake is great, Ruben Gallego is awful. Rinse and repeat for Trump and Harris. If you watch network television, there’s any excellence chance that the majority of the commercials you see, if not … Read More

Arizona’s Top Hospitals Rankings: Who’s In and Who’s Not

When we are at our most vulnerable, we depend on the quality of care in hospitals to help us through. Between the facilities, the care, and the people, so much is on the line and all of those combined can make the difference between life and death, or between health and further illness. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … Read More

Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association Announces Honorees Receiving C.A.R.E Award This Sunday, Sept. 22 at Annual Behind the Flames Charities Dinner

After Receiving the Historic Donation of $25,000 From Cardone Ventures, Scottsdale Fire Fighters Gather to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Four Arizonans The 25th Annual Behind the Flames Scottsdale Firefighter Charities Dinner returns Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. to honor and celebrate the work of firefighters and others to improve and protect the community. This year’s honorees and recipients … Read More

Compass Welcomes North & Co to Become Arizona’s Largest Brokerage in Luxury Sales

Compass Expands Presence in Key Arizona Markets, Enhances Opportunities for Agents, Clients and Communities Compass, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume1, announces it has strengthened its presence in Arizona with the addition of the strongest independent brand in the state, North & Co.  This cements the company’s position as the number one brokerage for … Read More

Scottsdale’s Excellence in Hospitality: Yet Another Example

We all know that Scottsdale is a haven for tourism, and along with the weather and the golf, a measure reason for that is the city’s hospitality industry. The hotels, the restaurants, clubs and bars all make for an exemplary destination for those from around the country. But as with any place that is focused on hospitality, it’s the people … Read More

Exclusive AZ Free News & Data Orbital Poll: Trump Holds Narrow Lead In Arizona As Economy, Border Dominate

Data Orbital, in conjunction with AZ Free News, is pleased to announce the results of its latest statewide, live caller survey of likely General Election Voters. The survey was conducted from September 7th 2024 – September 9th 2024. The survey measured support for candidates in Arizona’s Presidential contest. This survey was sponsored by AZ Free News. For President, the Democratic candidate … Read More

Handicapping the November Elections: the County Sheriff’s Race

As you know, for the last few weeks we’ve been highlighting some of the more interesting local races of note and how they may play out in the November election, and few are more interesting than the race for Maricopa County Sheriff. The role got national prominence and later a degree of shame through the bombast of long-time Sheriff Joe … Read More