Don Kirkland
Don Kirkland realized in elementary school that his future would revolve around the written word. His first newspaper job was with a small L.A.-area daily whose publisher demanded the kind of journalistic integrity that ultimately led him to be the admired press director for both a governor and a U.S. President. Don later was employed by Times-Mirror Corp. and, in Arizona, was executive editor of the Mesa Tribune after its purchase by a major East Coast chain. He founded Wrangler News 30 years ago and has dedicated his work to preserving the vital role of community newspapers.
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Humility: Is this the story behind Tempe’s enviable claim to livability?
As reporters and editors, one of the lessons we learn early on is where to go for the information we need. While certain kinds of stories focus on everyday folks, the majority...
This is truly local journalism. You can help us keep it that way.
By Don Kirkland
For the many of you who have phoned, emailed, visited our offices or stopped to talk with us when we’re out covering stories to tell us how important a role Wrangler News...
Millennials buoyed by home prices; others not so much
By Don Kirkland
Home sellers in and around Tempe and West Chandler seem to be cashing in on market conditions that have sent prices soaring.
At the same time, buyers seeking homes in the...
The changing face of love: Challenges persist to create baubles that endure the test of generations
Editor’s note: Last year, when Don Kirkland authored this piece in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, noted gemologist Lorin Jones had just taken over as owner of a popular Tempe jewelry establishment. Now, a...
Commentary: Decade in hospital PR never prepared me for what patient-care is really all about
By Don Kirkland
A couple of years after helping Publisher Chuck Wahlheim build what ultimately would grow from its sleepy, family owned origins into what would become the vibrant, community-focused Mesa Tribune, I...
Baking treats for your family is a treat for this family, too
By Don Kirkland
Even though the holidays mean getting out of bed earlier than usual to mix, knead and bake an extra-abundant supply of goodies, Leslie and Ward Walston say it’s always their favorite...
Airbnb-type lodging again focus of complaints
By Don Kirkland
Disgruntled homeowners in Sedona have joined the ranks of their counterparts in Tempe in growing opposition to the incursion of Airbnb-type short term lodging in some Arizona cities.
Residents of...
When we mistake, we agonize; when we succeed, we celebrate
By Don Kirkland
As hard as we try to avoid errors, the last-minute rush to meet deadlines sometimes throws us an unexpected curve. Joyce and I know, of course, that we can’t achieve...
Don Kirkland
Don Kirkland realized in elementary school that his future would revolve around the written word. His first newspaper job was with a small L.A.-area daily whose publisher demanded the kind of journalistic integrity that ultimately led him to be the admired press director for both a governor and a U.S. President. Don later was employed by Times-Mirror Corp. and, in Arizona, was executive editor of the Mesa Tribune after its purchase by a major East Coast chain. He founded Wrangler News 30 years ago and has dedicated his work to preserving the vital role of community newspapers.
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