Good Morning: Teens to dive into virtual reality at library event | Opinion
The Lake Havasu City Branch of the Mohave County Library District will introduce local teens to the world of virtual reality at an upcoming event, “Welcome to the Metaverse: Exploring Virtual Reality.” This free educational session, scheduled for Thursday, February 8th at 3:30pm in Community Room B, is open only to youth ages 13-18. Funded […]
Our View: Winterfest makes a welcome return to Havasu this weekend | Opinion
The downtown street scene will come alive this weekend as the annual Winterfest takes place on Upper McCulloch Boulevard. This is a welcome return to one of Lake Havasu City's signature events. The annual festival celebrates the glory of the desert winter and highlights hundreds of stalls, twice as many booths, and a cheerful atmosphere […]
Confronting antisemitism in Mohave County | Opinion
Earlier this month, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution supporting the state's pro-Israel resolution. The hearings on the matter in Kingman were ugly and shocking, filled with blatant anti-Semitism, Holocaust denial, and metaphors about “Jews” controlling the U.S. government. This resolution, and indeed the conflict that gave rise to it, has nothing […]
Our View: Rodeo roots run deep: Havasu marks 20 years of celebrating Western heritage at Delbert Days | Opinion
As we prepare for the 20th anniversary of Little Delbert Days and the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo at SARA Park this weekend, it's important to remember that the Wild West is not just part of Havasu's heritage. It is a vibrant, living element of our city's identity. Rooted in the vision of Delbert “Dub” Campbell […]
Opinion: Is Steve Garvey, or his California campaign, for real?
Years ago, I interviewed Steve Garvey's ex-wife Cindy. biography had just been published. She's spent years as a lonely, resentful baseball wife who, despite her squeaky-clean image, is unfairly blamed by fans for the collapse of her marriage to a man He was playing with women and was mentally bankrupt. Shortly before I sat down […]
Editorial: Will La Paz be seen as the ‘Penn Central’ of Arizona counties? | Opinion
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Mohave County’s corner: The Assessor’s office is ready for 2024! | Opinion
This time of year is when we remember the great programs we offer at the Assessor's Office. Waiver Program: Widows/Widowers, 100% Disabled, and Newly Disabled Veterans. For information about these popular programs, please visit our office or give us a call. Participation in the program requires specific qualifications. For example, qualifying income cannot exceed $37,297 […]
Good Morning: Mohave College Foundation launches scholarship in memory of alumnus Christian Sweeney | Opinion
The Mojave Community College Foundation has introduced a memorial scholarship in honor of Christian Michael Sweeney, a graduate whose life and accomplishments left an indelible mark on the community. The announcement was made with plans to hold a fundraising brunch in Shugrue's banquet room on February 17th to support the effort. Christian, who died of […]
Our View: Havasu Balloon Festival: Four days of sky-high fun | Opinion
Today marks the beginning of the 2023 Havasu Balloon Festival, when the skies of Lake Havasu City will be adorned with vibrant hot air balloons. In fact, there have already been several balloon sightings in recent weeks, whetting appetites for his four-day spectacle that has become one of Lake Havasu City's favorite community events. With […]
Arizona’s water future at risk: The case against slashing desalination funding | Opinion
Arizona has long been a land of grand visions and bold initiatives. From the construction of monumental dams in the 1930s to the remarkable project of transplanting London's more than 200-year-old bridge to Lake Havasu City, our state has never shied away from ambitious projects. did. The proposed desalination plant, construction of which was begun […]
