The Axon Question That Still Needs an Answer

By Alexander Lomax An Unfinished Investigation By now, most Scottsdale watchers are familiar with the broad strokes of the Lamar Whitmer matter. Whitmer, who served as Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s Chief of Staff, was let go in March following a 65-day city investigation that examined seven categories of alleged misconduct. Five of the seven allegations were substantiated. Two were not. It … Read More

Guest Editorial: Water – Lifeblood of the Desert Southwest

By Betty Janik & Sonnie Kirtley The desert southwest has suffered sustained drought since the mid 1990’s and this condition is expected to continue.  Recent winters experienced record setting heat which intensifies the condition. Water from the Colorado River is hurting and by extension, the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal. The CAP delivers water to the most populated regions in … Read More

Arizona White Wine Tasting, Cigar Lounge to Debut at Stella Artois Derby Dayclub, Sister Event to Scottsdale Polo Party, at Valley’s Only Horse Racing Track

New Cigar Lounge, White Wine Tasting Debut as Upgraded Venue Sets the Stage for an Upscale Kentucky Derby Celebration The Stella Artois Derby DayClub presented by Sanderson Lincoln returns Saturday, May 2, with a refreshed venue, upgraded experiences and brand-new ways to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon at Turf Paradise. From a new cigar lounge to a white wine tasting opportunity, … Read More

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Mullin 360 Team Up On New Costco Location, The First In The U.S. On Tribal Land

SRPMIC Continues Strategic Growth Through Diverse Economic Development Investments Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and Scottsdale-based Mullin 360 are proud to announce the March 11 approval to build a new Costco at the Loop 101 and Indian School Road. Costco will be located at 4499 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale, Arizona and will be built on SRPMIC land just north of the Scottsdale … Read More

Guest Editorial: We Are On the Ballot!

By Bob Littlefield Dear Friends: On Monday Kathy and I filed my paperwork to be on the ballot for City Council in the upcoming election. Despite my late entry into the campaign, you all delivered for me plenty of signatures on my nominating petitions to qualify for the ballot. You also gave me a running start on a campaign war … Read More

Guest Editorial: 1,000-Degree Flashover Training with the Scottsdale Fire Department

By Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas As Chairwoman of the Public Safety Committee, I have the privilege of working closely with Scottsdale’s Police and Fire Departments. Nothing compares to the thrill of saying “yes” to rare opportunities that let me witness—and even participate in—the rigorous training for our first responders. Last week, I joined Scottsdale Fire Department recruits for their first live … Read More