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In any case, CDs may prove useful to your overall financial strategy — so give them some thought.

Nationwide, 55.4 million people are expected to travel over the upcoming holiday weekend. That’s 2.3% more than last year and the third-largest Thanksgiving travel volume since 2001. AAA Arizona offers four tips to make the holiday less hectic for travelers.

In the Queen Creek Unified School District, we expect our students to become lifelong learners and future leaders. We know the best way to lead is by example.

It’s my belief that peer recovery support specialists are the unsung heroes of our crisis response system. As we continue to invest in mental health and addiction services, recognizing the vital role of peer recovery support specialists is paramount for a more compassionate and effective crisis response system.

With the passing of Combs High School student Preston Lord, our students, families and staff continue to grieve this tragic loss. The spirit of strength and kindness by those who surround us has never been more evident. Individuals, churches, organizations and business are among the many who have reached out to offer condolences as well as support for the family, students and schools.

Two-thirds of all Valley fever cases in the nation are reported in Arizona and the number of cases in the state has been noticeably increasing since 2016. In 2022, more than 9,500 Arizonans contracted Valley fever and 75 died from the disease. The late fall and winter months, specifically from November to January, have historically had a higher number of cases.

Addressing violence as a public health issue can seem like a daunting task, but it’s important to remember that violence IS preventable. The public health approaches we apply to chronic disease and other negative health outcomes can also be applied to violence.

We are doing our children no favor, coddling them into thinking they are successful by altering the standard to which they are measured. Once out of school and in the "real world," they will find out fast that less than adequate work will hold them back from the success they want and desire to achieve.

The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating more safe and inclusive for children. Placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep signals that, in addition to candy, you offer non-food trinkets and treats that are safe for all those ghosts, goblins and other scary creatures knocking on your door.

For nearly 30 years, the Arizona Well Woman HealthCheck Program has helped people live longer, healthier lives by providing access to early detection through screening and diagnostic services free of charge. People ages 40 to 65, as well as symptomatic people ages 21 and older, who are uninsured or underinsured can receive clinical breast exams and mammograms free of charge.