By Scottsdale Pinetop We talk a lot about sports heroes, but how many of them actually leave a lasting impression on the game? Championship athletes earn their glory, surely. But it is the athletes that go above and beyond their abilities for the betterment of others that should be most worthy of our admiration. Shane Doan is Arizona’s hockey hero. … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop The Highs *Former Councilwoman Kate Gallego has been endorsed by EMILY’s List. EMILY’s list is a political action committee that aims to help elect pro-choice Democratic female candidates to office. *Former Councilman Daniel Valenzuela has been endorsed by the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. *Former Councilwoman Kate Gallego opened new campaign headquarters in Phoenix at 4700 N. Central Ave … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop The stakes are high for Arizona’s midterm elections. In a state with numerous high profile races, the Republican primary for Arizona’s treasurer is far down the list for many voters. When in fact, this is the race that matters because money always matters. In case you forgot from your high school civics class, the treasurer handles Arizona’s … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop The sun always seems to be shining in Paradise Valley. A unique desert oasis nestled between mountains. It’s the “best small town in America” as Mayor Collins often states. To ensure the Paradise Valley stays that way, it needs a council that shares its vision and integrity. Last Thursday, the town’s Mountain Shadows Resort hosted the 2018 … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop The Highs *Former Councilwoman Kate Gallego has been endorsed by six state leaders: Senator Juan Mendez, Lisa Otondo, Martin Quezada, Representative Athena Salman, Representative Kelli Butler, and Representative Isela Blanc. *Mountain Shadows Resort in Paradise Valley held the 2018 Town Council Debate on Thursday August 2 for the four candidates who will be pursuing one of three seats. … Read More

*Anna Thomasson’s Town Council campaign in Paradise Valley *Bill Crawford’s signs for Scottsdale City Council  *That Jerry Bien-Willner cleared the field in his mayoral run to replace Paradise Valley Mayor Michael Collins *U.S. Senate Mitch McConnell’s substantial financial help to boost Congresswoman Martha McSally’s GOP primary prospects for the U.S. Senate *The NODDC effort for grassroots organization, a Hall of … Read More

Once upon a time one of us involved with this blog had an opportunity to listen to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in a small setting.  A pretty boring guy who reminded us more of a Republican Michael Dukakis he nevertheless piqued our interested when talking about how and why certain voters in his state voted for him, but then opted … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop   It has been a long time coming, but finally it looks like the end is in sight. This week, the Scottsdale City Clerk announced that the Protect Our Preserve initiative has more than enough valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot. Voters will see it on their ballot as Proposition 420. This means that the … Read More

For weeks we have been sounding the alarm about Tom Simon. He’s the former spokesman for the failed effort to prevent the renovation of the former Chinese Cultural Center in Phoenix. Simon is also a felon with a criminal history that goes back decades. History repeated itself in July when he was busted by Scottsdale Police for unlawful imprisonment and … Read More

By Scottsdale Pinetop The Highs *Councilwoman Kate Gallego has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona and will be hosting a petition drive at Planned Parenthood center Saturday July 28th from 9:30am – 12:30pm. *Solange Whitehead and Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield announced their support for Scottsdale ballot Proposition 420 that seeks to change the Scottsdale charters in order to protect … Read More