It’s called “Ask Amy,” but it could be renamed “Watch People Argue About Pinecone Neighbors.” Someone writes in: “My neighbor throws pinecones at my dog.” Amy suggests a stern conversation. The comments section says to “call the HOA with a flamethrower.”
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Only in Arizona, folks. The drama is real. And you get front-row seats.
Don’t forget the obituaries. I know, morbid. But they’re hilarious. People write things like “Bee loved butterflies and arguing with the thermostat.” You learn more about a stranger in three lines than you know about your own uncle.
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Because subscribing to a newspaper in 2026 is an act of rebellion. Everyone is on Tik-Tok. You’re reading about the Pinal County water table. You’re the cool, weird outlier.
Also, the deals are absurd. You can get a subscription for less than a coffee. And they throw in a tote bag. A tote bag that says “Az Republic.” It’s the perfect bag for carrying groceries and subtle brags about your media literacy.
One more thing: the puzzles. The crossword is diabolical. The sudoku will make you cry. But the Jumble? That’s for the gods. It’s a word scramble that uses “RTE” as a clue. And the answer is “tree.” You’ll feel like a genius.
