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Kaplan: Dead coyote is hazard
On April 30 or May 1 going down R.H. Johnson coming from Bell Road, I saw a dead coyote laying on the curb by the center island. more
Speak Up: Group of attorneys defends process of reelection of Arizona justices
A group of veteran attorneys has organized to defend the process of how most judges in Arizona are selected and stand for reelection. more
David D. Ortega
Ortega: Legislators wrong to double STR catastrophe
As Scottsdale and other Arizona cities grapple with the chaos caused by invasion of mini hotels into our residential neighborhoods, the Arizona Legislature now threatens to double the number of short-term rentals (STRs) on single-family lots. more
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Koch: Developing Amkor in Vistancia disservice to community
Awhile back there was a notice to change the Vistancia commercial core zoning that would allow different uses than previously allowed. more
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Shinkoskey: Trump gets puny fine
A judge fined Trump a puny $9,000 for contempt of court during his Manhattan hush money/business crime/election interference trial. more
Ben Johnson
Johnson: Nix the sweet deal for 'big liquor'
For once, Washington has been grappling with issues nearly as big as those faced by their constituents. more
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Joe Smyth (Submitted photo)
Smyth: Civility over bedlam
Another reader expresses her concern about the Independent’s civility checklist for opinions, arguing that it can constrain free speech. I respectfully disagree.  There are plenty of … more
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Natalie DiBernardo is a candidate for Gilbert mayor.
Election challenges highlight candidates' character
Some extraordinary events affecting our local elections have occurred over the past two weeks. Because of that, I feel compelled to share my thoughts with all of you. During the month April an … more
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Stover: Concerns regarding civility
I am writing to express my concern for your publication’s emphasis on civility over content. more
Speak Up: Hobbs vetoes Republican legislation on corporate farms using groundwater
Gov. Katie Hobbs won’t let Republican lawmakers strip away the right of Attorney General Kris Mayes to sue the owners of corporate farms whose groundwater pumping dries up the wells of their neighbors. more
Dr. Lisa Smith
Smith: How Arizona can solve the nursing shortage crisis
For more than three decades, I have been part of a team helping to lead change as a nurse administrator and prepare the next generation of nursing professionals as a nursing professor and dean. more
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Tony Boyle
Boyle: Remarks on Mesa police SWAT anniversary
Many years ago, I was a detective with the Mesa Police Department working sex crimes cases. It was tough but important work, a daily test of our resolve to pursue justice for victims of violence and … more
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