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Ortega: Legislators wrong to double STR catastrophe

5/8/2024
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.

Smyth: Civility over bedlam

5/7/2024
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 …

Election challenges highlight candidates' character

5/6/2024
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 …

Boyle: Remarks on Mesa police SWAT anniversary

5/3/2024
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 …

Scott: Republican theatrics have real consequences

5/1/2024
The absurd has been on display at Arizona’s Legislature: stripping women’s autonomy; praying in tongues on the chamber floor; demonizing LGBTQ through bizarre restroom scenarios; crafting …

Plencner: Schweikert has seniority and my vote

4/30/2024
Primary ballots for the 2024 election will be coming to you after July 4. In a few weeks you will be voting on who the Democrat/Republican nominees will be. To say the future of this nation …

Join the Sun Lakes Senior Games” project team

4/25/2024
Come join the development team and help carve the way to make the Sun Lakes Senior Games a success. With a target of the games beginning in March 2025, the focus is to create a friendly …

Humrich: Renewable energy important for Arizona

4/24/2024
The following information was submitted to the letter to the editor information form on www.yourvalley.net: ipFormInput: 75.241.37.226 first name: Isaac last name: Humrich city: …

Fountain Hills cannot afford Joe Arpaio

4/23/2024
In a January interview (azfamily.com), former Sheriff Arpaio explained that he was running for mayor of Fountain Hills because he didn’t have any hobbies and wanted to contribute to his …

Goldberg: Artificial intelligence, real intelligence …

4/19/2024
Everyone wants to stop violence today, but no one knows how. Some think we will be able to find the answer with Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) because it has amazing capacities that our scientists …

Akerhielm: Responding to letter, "Climate panic …

4/12/2024
Former Republican senator and physician Tom Patterson makes some good points in his letter. However, his true colors are revealed when he declares that going green will drive us into poverty based on …

Esposito: History is being made. Will you be a part of …

4/12/2024
A nine-year journey, starting with the three-year effort to get Fountain Hills designated as an International Dark Sky Community, has finally led to the April 8 groundbreaking ceremony for the …