Now that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has finally been released by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on the proposed South Mountain Freeway Loop 202 expansion, we can start doing a feasibility check on the proposed freeway.

Bicyclists will have a chance to speak directly to city staff and offer suggestions for improving biking in Phoenix during the District 6 Bike Summit on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pecos Park Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St., Room 3.

A recent article in another local newspaper about a sub-police station being located on a school campus — in housing provided by the school — reminded me of something I have been advocating for the United States since the 1960s: adopting Japan’s Koban system in all urban areas.

Tempe police say speed and alcohol appear to be factors in a serious crash that involved a city bus Sunday night.

More than 50 students, 12 school clubs, and other community members helped put together a new natural habitat garden at Desert Vista High School last weekend.

More than 50 students, 12 school clubs, and other community members helped put together a new natural habitat garden at Desert Vista High School last weekend.

More than 50 students, 12 school clubs, and other community members helped put together a new natural habitat garden at Desert Vista High School last weekend.

Three youth football teams played in recent state title games with at least two heading to Florida for national championships.

Ahwatukee Foothills citizens, please remember that there is foot traffic besides your car traffic. I happen to walk with a cane and try to cross at intersections as fast as I can when there is a “white hand” telling me it’s OK. I have vehicles running in front of me as well as in back of me. I have no doubt that one day I’ll make a big splash on the ground because some driver was not paying attention while making a turn.

Five out of seven candidates running in Legislative District 18 have confirmed they will be in attendance for a debate in Tempe on Tuesday.

The Valley Interfaith Project (VIP) is sponsoring a candidates’ forum for Legislative Districts 18 and 26 on Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 975 E. Warner Road in Tempe.

Parents and children will once again begin their daily commutes to and from school, as more than 1 million kids will soon head back or have already started back to school. Therefore, to keep kids safer during this busy time of year, AAA would like to offer some helpful reminders for both parents and children.