Republican Moses Sanchez Running for Phoenix Mayor to Change ‘Status Quo’
“The political establishment and special interests are only looking out for themselves and they don’t want to see an outsider elected to leadership,” Sanchez said.
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Six Teachers Get Fired at Once in Gilbert. Who Replaces Them?
How does a school fire six teachers, then reassure parents that they’ll hire the best possible replacements on short notice? By tapping people with previous ties to the school.
Scottsdale Legislator Jay Lawrence Agrees With Trump about ‘Shithole’ Countries
State Representative Jay Lawrence, a Republican from Scottsdale, commented on Facebook, “Trump’s reference to certain places in the world was accurate.”
Runner Creates Big Stink at Camelback Race by Hiding in a Port-a-Potty; Titles Wiped Out
It’s hard to believe anyone would want to spend an extended period of time in a port-a-potty. But that’s what this runner did in order to cheat a Phoenix race.
Paw-fect Crime: Tempe Thieves Nab Five Bulldogs Worth $30,000
“They clearly knew what they were going for, because they were only in the store for a minute and four seconds.”
Report: Four Sam’s Club Stores Shuttering in Arizona; 63 Closing Nationwide
If you frequent a Sam’s Club in Casa Grande, Chandler, Scottsdale, or Prescott Valley, we have bad news.
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Senate Candidate Kelli Ward’s Many Ties to Steve Bannon
It’s mind-bending to watch fringe candidate Kelli Ward distance herself from Bannon. Her Senate campaign was closely aligned with Bannon and Breitbart.
Phoenix City Council Moves Toward Enacting Sexual Harassment Policy for Officials
“The city of Phoenix needs a way to handle harassment complaints when the accused is an elected official,” Councilwoman Kate Gallego said in a statement.
Grand Canyon Trust’s New Director Ready to Battle Trump Administration
“It’s been a bit of a shock-and-awe year for us,” the organization’s new executive director said.
Carbon Emissions Would Be Down in Phoenix If There Weren’t So Many Darn Cars
In a driving-centric city like Phoenix, getting to net-zero emissions could take some creativity.
City Cleanses Roosevelt Street Site After Clearing Out Homeless Camp
The camp was next to high-end apartment buildings that rent for $1,200 a month and underneath an art installation, “Shadow Play.”
Billionaire Discount Tire Founder, Art Collector, Pot Hater Bruce Halle Dies at 87
The tire magnate had a net worth of about $5.2 billion, according to Forbes, but he angered many with his opposition to legalizing pot.
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Arizona Medical-Marijuana Industry at Risk If Jeff Sessions Ramps Up Enforcement
“I don’t want to be super-alarmist, but this is very alarming,” said Mikel Weisser, the head of Arizona NORML, which advocates for legal marijuana.
Endorsed by Arpaio: The 9 Most Insane Parts of Steven Seagal’s Novel
Arpaio wants you to know that he’s very busy, he’s got a lot on his plate, and he’s not retired. Instead, he’s spending his time endorsing books like this.
Arizona Approves Deal: Feds Can’t Drag Wild Horses Away From Salt River
“Two years ago, the Salt River wild horses were almost removed and slaughtered. Today is a great day.”
Joe Arpaio Wrote the Foreword to a Bonkers Novel by Steven Seagal
The novel is unlike any other book we’ve read, and not in a good way. Arpaio hasn’t read it yet.
Five Arizonans Who Went Viral in 2017
From a gun giveaway to a Seinfeld door alarm, these people achieved fame (or infamy) online this year.
State Employees Now Must Take Annual Workplace Harassment Prevention Training
But legislators like Republican Don Shooter would be exempt from the training.
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Facebook Deletes Phoenix User Advocating for Pedophilia After New Times Inquiry
“If you have a moment, please report his page,” one Facebook user said of the disturbing posts. “Read the below pictures with caution – it honestly is the worst thing I’ve ever seen.”
Phoenix Gives New River Residents Temporary Relief in Water-Hauling Fight
Water trucks serving New River-area communities can keep filling at Phoenix fire hydrants for a few more months.
Jeff Flake Fired an Early Shot in the Death of Net Neutrality
“What Senator Flake’s [resolution] did was kind of injure the Title II privacy rules. And what the FCC did today is kind of the nail in the coffin.”
Marijuana Foes Strike Back in Phoenix’s Pot Billboard Battle
The anti-pot group is rolling out a billboard that says traffic deaths increased with marijuana legalization in Colorado. But critics question the federal task force behind the claim.