Arizona’s school districts have a fundamental obligation to protect the students entrusted to their care and provide a safe working environment for their employees.

The residential real estate market in Peoria continues to be a seller’s market, certainly, but we are starting to see movement from the extreme seller’s market to one that offers a little more favor to buyers than we have seen in quite some time.

Northwest Valley Connect volunteers have a concern for those not vaccinated, who remain vulnerable to the possibility of contracting the virus. If one should be you, our volunteers have a solution: they have made themselves available for your assistance.

Until recently, I had never heard of critical race theory. Then, community members began speaking about it at school board meetings here and around the country.

I would like to address Mr. Van Horn’s assertion that America was founded on white supremacy principles as well as his assumptions about ‘identity,’ ‘power’ and …

Sunday, June 27, is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Injury Awareness Day. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness around the signs, symptoms and stigma associated with PTSD.

As a parent, I understand the intense feelings expressed by parents in our community during these contentious days and conflict at Peoria Unified School District.

March of 2020 began a time of angst and uncertainty that drove how we responded to many aspects of our lives that have been turned upside down. Loved ones were lost, families kept apart, and …

I wanted to take the time to discuss a recent commentary from Peoria Unified School District governing board member Beverly Pingerelli.

I am writing in reference to the article about the recall efforts of Peoria Unified School District board members.

Dear Wendy Van Wie, I would like to kindly respond to your request for the removal of two Peoria Unified School District board members due to continuing a mask mandate, but I will do it with tears …

On Dec. 10, 2020, a new course offering was passed by the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board by a vote of 3-2.

I would like to respond to the letter from Rich Andrews published on the yourvalley.net website, June 9.

I am responding to the article, “Phoenix police keep tabs on social media, but who keeps tabs on cops?”

These visionaries are working to make a differenceWhether it is due to losing a friend or offering to help an elderly person, there’s something in our lives that inspires us to do good for …

There have been accusations lately that critical race theory was taught at our Arizona School Boards Association Equity Event, April 21-23.

It is a challenging residential real estate market in a number of ways right now.

It has not been an easy year as a board member, but I have remained diligent in my commitment to doing the best I can for our students by using data and research, listening to others, and making the best decisions possible as a parent, teacher, and community member.

When I first ran for the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board, I made a commitment to ensure that all stakeholder voices would have a space to be expressed and be included in the conversations that have an impact on the district and its students.

With Naturopathic Medicine Week now here, May 16-22, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the important role naturopathic medicine practitioners play in the health and wellbeing of …

A next generation heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (Afib) is now being offered at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. Afib is an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood clots, which could lead to a …

It is an honor to serve as the Peoria Unified School District’s Chief Financial Officer.

The City of Peoria has been working diligently to return thousands of unclaimed artifacts previously in the possession of the now dissolved Peoria Arizona Historical Society. Without a doubt, the …

Despite Arizona voters defeating a well-funded effort in 2008 to allow small-dollar loans to exceed our state’s interest rate cap of 36% plus fees, a persistent group of online high-cost …

As a Republican I am puzzled at Congresswoman Debbie Lesko’s stance on who should get the COVID-19 vaccine.

As the pandemic surged through the country in 2020 many organizations had to evaluate how to continue their mission safely.

My daughter was 10 years old when she first attended Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at my office.

We believe every American should have a voice in our democracy and that voting should be safe and accessible to all voters.

Arizona is definitely a builder’s state. But what about water, our most precious resource?

Keto. Low Carb. Eating programs based on a point system. You name it, the “diet” most likely exists. And while these programs offer the promise of a healthier lifestyle, touting huge …

When you’re driving your vehicle down the road, enjoying a nice motorcycle ride or riding a bicycle, what do you think about?

I understand the Arizona Senate has moved forward with selecting and contracting with firms to complete their review of the November 2020 General Election results. I am not familiar with any of the firms listed in the Senate press release.

Does merging on the highway pose a dilemma for you?

I am a Peoria resident that is opposed to a Taco Bell or a KFC placing a fast food drive thru at 77th Avenue and Thunderbird Road.

Dear Gov. Doug Ducey: As a moderate Republican, I am depending on you to do the right thing.

We have a vaccine! In fact, we have three — with more on the way.

Just wanted to thank Steve Stockmar for the story on my gig at Winery 101 recently. It was a great success and no small part due to him. There were people there that said they had seen the story …

I was reading an article (“Drive-thru division,” March 10, 2021, Peoria Independent) about a drive-thru wanting to go in near 75th Avenue and Thunderbird Road.

When Moses came down from the mountain, what did he find? A golden idol of Trump. What? What’s wrong with these people? It also reminds me of a hymn we sing at Thanksgiving.

Standardized testing season can be a stressful time for students even under normal circumstances. But, during a pandemic? Students will need every edge they can get. Just as schools have had to …

A new treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea for patients who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is available at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. The Inspire Upper Airway …

Staying well requires a strong, balanced immune system combined with reducing exposure to pathogens. Vitamin D is critical to each step of our immune response.

By all accounts, Arizona has had a rough time through the COVID-19 pandemic. A staggering loss of more than 15,000 Arizonans, punctuated by devastating economic and mental health impacts, left our …

It’s hard to believe that we have been navigating the coronavirus for more than a year. Much has changed since then. Many of us are working remotely, our kids are learning virtually, and we are …

Following the ruling issued Friday by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Timothy Thomason — which affirms the subpoenas issued by Arizona Senate Republicans calling for the release of the …

I was diagnosed with T-cell leukemia a month before my 7th birthday.

I would like to correct Carolyn Copeland’s letter (“Reader says Trump was never impeached”) in which she continues to assert that Donald Trump was never impeached. In the first …

It was a year ago when COVID-19 struck and our world changed.

EPCOR has received a $250,000 grant from the Water Management Assistance Program at the Arizona Department of Water Resources.

I get tired of reading “Mr. Trump, the first president to be impeached twice…”

Peoria is one of the safest cities in the nation and our parks and recreational facilities are top notch. We are proud to be known for having a highly skilled workforce, excellent housing choices, …