Commentary: Will Republicans blow it again? | Opinion Columns
Is it possible that the Republican Party will again squander its chances of winning a majority in the Senate? Given the more favorable Republican picture in 2024, it seems unlikely as the Democrats will need to repeat their 2022 success of holding all the vulnerable seats. However, Republicans’ tendency to nominate unacceptable right-wing candidates has […]
Column: Will Republicans blow it again? | Opinion
Could Republicans waste another chance at winning the Senate majority? Given the more favorable Republican picture in 2024, it seems unlikely as the Democrats will need to repeat their 2022 success of holding all the vulnerable seats. But Republicans’ tendency to nominate unacceptable right-wing candidates has failed, four times in the past 14 years (2010, […]
County’s Corner: How to be ready for the 2024 election | Opinion
Our office remains committed to supporting county records and voter registration needs. We are focused on the many bills proposed during this session and are committed to enforcing all the laws passed. As of this writing, there are still many moving parts that we are keeping an eye on to best serve Mojave County residents. […]
R. Morgan Braden: Water & sewer rates | Opinion
Editor: Houston, we’ve got a problem,” the Apollo 13 movie line says about the city government today. I’m starting to think they believe that all the tax-paying citizens of Lake Havasu City are wealthy and can afford to pay high prices for water and sewage services. Not true! They are in talks to determine water […]
Steven Sulland: Rural fire districts need taxpayer support | Opinion
Editor: I read an article in Today’s News-Herald on May 2nd that Mojave County is considering changing the rate structure it charges local fire districts. I look forward to a follow-up article detailing the services the county provides to local fire districts and how much they are charged. Include how your district is currently funding, […]
Editorial: ‘The Lorax’ being played out in Western Arizona | Opinion
Do you think a version of Dr. Seuss’ story “Lorax” is being staged in western Arizona? In the story, Oncesler comes across a forest of truffle trees and learns that truffle trees can be turned into useful items called thneeds. He started cutting down trees to mass produce what he needed. Lorax claims that trees […]
Good Morning: Celebrating our community college | Opinion
April is now recognized as the Arizona Community College Month in Arizona, thanks to a proclamation signed by Governor Katie Hobbs this week. It is one of the community college districts. Residents of the City of Lake Havasu don’t need a governor’s proclamation reminding them how important community colleges are to the city’s success. Universities […]
Our View: A misleading proposal: Grand Canyon national monument is a bad idea | Opinion
National monuments are generally very popular with the public. National monuments are an easy way to preserve beautiful or historically significant areas, and they’re less work than creating a national park. A national monument only needs a stroke of the president’s pen. A national monument in the Grand Canyon area proposed by a handful of […]
Our View: Gas prices: Lake Havasu a tank away from millions of potential visitors | Opinion
What should one do when gas prices continue to rise? Shop, plan local trips efficiently, and even drive less, both locally and on vacation. It’s still nice weather to ride a bike. These are all great tips that have been tested and are worth it as gas prices rise again. The broad answer is that […]
Opinion | Election Denial and Threats to Our Democracy Have Gone Local
America’s democracy, under the administration of a president who defies the rule of law, under the weight of mobs storming the Capitol, and under a wave of candidates who allege the 2020 election is rigged, is in one fell swoop. Some election naysayers won key midterm elections, but the most prominent – Republicans like Kari […]
