tempe, asu, The past week has been an emotional rollercoaster for Sun Devil Nation. When Michigan fired Sherrone Moore and Kenny Dillingham’s name immediately shot to the top of their wish list, every ASU fan felt that familiar dread; the sinking feeling that comes when blue-blood programs start circling our best asset. But today, we can finally exhale. Coach Dillingham … Read More
Guest Editorial: More conservative leaders endorse the campaign!
By George Khalaf I am humbled and grateful to announce the latest round of endorsements for my campaign for Arizona State House in LD3. These leaders represent patriotism, clarity, conservatism, America-First ideals and common sense. They make our state great. They reflect the voices of our grassroots, who will always be the backbone of this campaign. I’ve been proud to … Read More
Profiles in Courage: When Mayors Choose Constituents Over Corporate Pressure
By Alexander Lomax Sometimes the measure of leadership isn’t found in what you approve, but in what you have the courage to oppose. The contrast between Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke’s decisive rejection of an unpopular AI data center and Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s handling of the unpopular Axon development reveals two fundamentally different approaches to serving constituents when corporate interests … Read More
Water Issues are Back to the Forefront in Arizona: How Concerned Should You Be?
The collapse of Colorado River negotiations on November 11 wasn’t just a bureaucratic failure; it’s a warning sign that Arizona’s water future remains deeply uncertain. When Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislative leaders jointly urged federal intervention, calling Colorado River reliability “a matter of national security,” they weren’t being hyperbolic. The question isn’t whether Arizona faces water challenges, but how severe those … Read More
Guest Editorial: Update: State of the Governor’s Race
By David Schweikert As we head into the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment and give you an update on the state of play in the Republican primary for Governor. But before I do, I want to address the troubling decision by Karrin Taylor Robson to put out a made-up poll, from a made-up polling firm, that preposterously … Read More
SUSD Assistant Principal Scandal: What Can You Do to Protect Your Children?
The resignation of Saguaro High School Athletic Director Lucas Ackerson following allegations of inappropriate messaging with a middle school student has sent shockwaves through the Scottsdale community. While Scottsdale police determined there wasn’t sufficient evidence for criminal charges, the incident represents a deeply troubling breach of trust that every parent must take seriously. The student’s father, speaking at the school board meeting, … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale deserves leaders we can trust
By Christian Serena Politics and passion often go hand in hand. But when passion replaces accuracy — especially by an elected official — our entire community suffers. Residents deserve clarity from leaders we can trust. In her recent Scottsdale Independent opinion, Councilwoman Solange Whitehead claims the council “silenced” the public by adjusting when citizens can speak during meetings. That’s not … Read More
Guest Editorial: A Giant Step Backwards for Scottsdale
By Betty Janik At the last Scottsdale Council meeting of 2025, the Bloc majority consisting of Council Members Graham, Dubauskas, Kwasman, and Littlefield, voted to make significant changes to public comment guidelines. These changes include: Elimination of public comment at the beginning of Council Meetings. Reduction of public comment to one session at the END of the meeting. Increase the … Read More
Celebrating Excellence: The 39th Annual Sterling Awards Showcase Scottsdale’s Best
For 39 years, the Sterling Awards have stood as the gold standard for recognizing business excellence in Scottsdale. Produced by the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, the awards recognize leadership within the local business world and honor organizations that help build a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. The 2025 honorees announced last month at the Embassy Suites by … Read More
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