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No one was injured when the car Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s was driving struck the curb in a roundabout in 8700 of Via Linda Oct. 1, but the car was towed from the scene.
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Scottsdale Mayor Borowsky in traffic accident
Gas prices are seen at the Circle K at 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City on Oct. 2. Despite the highest average September on record, gas dropped 7 cents a gallon in the Valley last week according to AAA Arizona.
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Scottsdale has budgeted $780,000 in fiscal year 2026/27 for the first phase of design for Eldorado Park.
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Scottsdale invites residents to help shape Eldorado Park’s next chapter
Taxpayers Against Awful Apartment Zoning Exemptions isn’t opposed to Axon creating a world headquarters campus in Scottsdale, just the 600 apartments and 600 condos that go with it.
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Legal battle over Axon’s Scottsdale site continues
Maricopa County Chief Deputy Recorder Jeff Mason and Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap speak to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors regarding the early voting plan for the November 3 General Election on Sept. 30.
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Maricopa County Recorder presents early election plan to Board of Supervisors
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Evidence points to homicide/suicide in deadly Scottsdale shooting

A man and woman died after a Friday night shooting that Scottsdale police said appears to be a homicide and suicide. The man and woman, who have not been identified, were hospitalized with …
The Scottsdale Railroad Society’s Sunset Soiree is designed to expand access to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park for eligible Title I students.

Scottsdale Railroad Society hosts fundraiser

The Scottsdale Railroad Society, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving railroad history, will hold its inaugural Sunset Soiree On the Rails 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct.9, at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, …
Arizona schools continue to face difficulty recruiting and retaining qualified special education teachers, while traditional teacher preparation can create financial barriers for people who cannot afford to leave paid employment to complete classroom training.

Arizona expands earn-while-you-learn path for special education teachers

Arizona is putting $5 million into an effort to build its special education teacher workforce from within schools, creating paid pathways that allow paraprofessionals and other aspiring educators to …
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, a federally recognized Native American tribe located near Highland, California has bought the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess sold

The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has bought the of Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. The Nation is a federally recognized Native American tribe located near Highland, California, according to a …
James Beard Award-nominated Chef Gio Osso is teaming up with acclaimed local chefs, Chef Joshua Hebert and Chef Bernie Kantak, for a charity dinner for the American Heart Association.

Charity dinner in Scottsdale to support Heart Association

James Beard Award-nominated Chef Gio Osso is teaming up with acclaimed local chefs, Chef Joshua Hebert and Chef Bernie Kantak, for a creative, collaborative dining experience, featuring pairings from …
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Lasting Impressions Window and Door showroom 4454 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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The showroom that leaves a Lasting Impression

Online shopping has taken over the market, with consumers often choosing the more convenient and popular option. However, the item you purchased online may not appear the same in reality. Seeing …
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes answers a question after the Sept. 30 Clean Elections debate in Scottsdale against Republican Alexander Kolodin. Fontes said he is preparing as much as he can for a safe and secure election, but blamed lack of legislative funding for his department for some shortfalls.
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Arizona secretary of state debate rehashes old allegations, delves into new ones

SCOTTSDALE — The Sept. 30 Clean Elections Secretary of State debate involved some older accusations from both  candidates — and some new ones, too. The debate between  Democrat and …
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce city council forum Sept. 29 was much more congenial than previous forums, when all eight candidates were still in the race.
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Water top issue at chamber’s Scottsdale City Council candidate forum

Water took center stage at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s City Council candidate forum Sept. 29, though Barry Graham and Raoul Zubia took very different tacks on the issue. …
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation executive director Barb Kozuh with team member Espie Jauregui-Echeveste and Foundation board member Jessica Yanow, who is also CEO of the Arizona Alliance of Community Health Centers, accepting the Legacy of Care honor from Pedro Cons, chief executive officer of Adelante Healthcare, during an annual luncheon.
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Scottsdale’s Delta Dental of Arizona wins award

Health care provider Adelante Healthcare has awarded Scottsdale’s Delta Dental of Arizona its 2026 Legacy of Care Award, the organization’s highest recognition. Given annually, the Legacy of …
Christopher Klugman, a teacher at BASIS Scottsdale is competing against nine other teachers for the Bill of Rights Institute’s National Civics Teacher of the Year Award.
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Scottsdale teacher in running for national award

Christopher Klugman, a teacher from BASIS Scottsdale has been selected as a finalist for the Bill of Rights Institute’s National Civics Teacher of the Year Award for the 2026-27 school year. …

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Closures or not, vote yes on Scottsdale Unified bond

OPINION — I'm a Scottsdale Unified dad with three kids in the district. I spent countless hours as PTO president at Redfield Elementary, and I still have a child there. Redfield will likely be …
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Scottsdale election a choice between residents and special interests

OPINION — A longtime concern in Scottsdale has been the tight grip special interests hold on city hall. Think about what still frustrates you: unwanted high-density apartments, strain on water …
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Scottsdale Unified board election matters more than you think

OPINION — You don’t need to have a child currently in a Scottsdale Unified classroom to care about who sits on our school board. As taxpayers, we certainly need to pay attention. Our public …
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Chamber supports Scottsdale Unified bond measure

OPINION — On behalf of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our strong support for the Scottsdale Unified School District's $375 million bond measure on the Nov. 3 …
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Vote no on Scottsdale Unified bond request

OPINION — SUSD wasted much of its two prior bonds ($347 million - 2010, 2016) renovating/rebuilding schools it has since closed and anticipates closing. Meanwhile, SUSD continues losing enrollment, …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Gun incident under investigation at Cactus Shadows High School

Twelve of Scottsdale Unified School District’s 19 National Merit Scholarship semifinalist come from Desert Mountain High School.

19 SUSD seniors named National Merit Scholarship Finalists

Nineteen Scottsdale Unified School District seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. The distinction places them among the highest achieving students …
Max Doscher, of Scottsdale, was named to the summer 2026 semester dean’s list at the University of Alabama.

Scottsdale native named to dean’s list at University of Alabama

Max Doscher, of Scottsdale, was named to the summer 2026 semester dean’s list at the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa. The University of Alabama’s dean’s list is for students with an …
Arizona high school students can compete for cash prizes while honoring military veterans through the Honoring America’s Veterans Essay Competition.

Arizona students invited to honor veterans in essay competition

Arizona high school students can compete for cash prizes while honoring military veterans through the Honoring America’s Veterans Essay Competition . The contest is open to Arizona students in …
Arizona childcare waitlist tops 14,500 as families face cost and capacity crunch.

Arizona’s childcare divide widens as thousands wait for help

As of Aug. 28, 14,528 children from 8,759 families were waiting for state assistance to help pay for care. At the same time, Arizona has roughly 250,000 licensed child-care slots for an estimated 300,000 children who potentially need them.
Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel said the district’s first bond request was for $5,000 back in 1909, but noted the district only had something like 13 students at the time.

SUSD holds town hall meeting on $375M bond request

Scottsdale Unified School District maintenance staff have spent the last three years putting Band-Aids on things and need the district’s $375 bond request on the Nov. 3 ballot to pass to keep …
High School Sports
Pinnacle takes the field for the game against Valley Vista on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)

Pinnacle football routes Valley Vista

PHOENIX — It was an exciting night for Pinnacle Pioneer football on Friday, as the team defeated the Valley Vista Monsoon 58-0. In front of a packed house, the Pioneers dominated the Monsoon all …
Cactus Shadows beat Camelback High School during the Homecoming game.

North Valley Preps week 6 football match-ups

PHOENIX — It’s already week six of the football season, which means a number of highly anticipated transfers will be eligible to play this week. Here’s a look at the North Valley teams and who …
Chaparral blocks the ball during a match against Horizon. (Independent Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)

North Valley teams prepare for Nike Volleyball Tournament of Champions

MESA — The Nike Volleyball Tournament of Champions returns to Arizona this weekend, and a number of teams from the North Valley are preparing to play in the event. Those participating include …
Desert Mountain and Arcadia meet at center field before the game on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)

Desert Mountain Flag Football runs past Arcadia

SCOTTSDALE — The Desert Mountain Wolves picked up a solid win in girls flag football on Thursday night, defeating Arcadia 30-0 at home. Despite a couple errors by the Wolves, it wsas an overall …
Dylan Brush shakes off opponents and keeps running in the game against Cactus on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Chandler Parkinson)

Sophomore Dylan Brush paving the way for Horizon's offensive success

SCOTTSDALE — Horizon running back Dylan Brush isn’t the type of player who needs to be the loudest on the field to make his presence known. Only a sophomore in high school, he’s already …

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Net proceeds from raffle ticket sales at the Desert Foothills Book Festival support local literacy programs.

Desert Foothills Book Festival returns to Scottsdale’s Holland Community Center

This free event invites readers of all ages to meet local authors, browse and purchase signed books across every genre, enter exciting raffles and support literacy in Arizona, according to a press …
After the city cleared the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market’s old location on Brown Avenue to make room for a parking garage, the market will reopen Oct. 3 at the city hall parking lot.

Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market to open in city hall parking lot

The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers' Market opens its season Oct. 3 at a new, larger location in the city hall parking lot, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Old Town Scottsdale Farmers' Market producer Dee …
Mike Arseneault is producing the Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company’s production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” a live radio play.

Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company presents 'It's a Wonderful Life"

The Scottsdale Old Town Theatre Company will present “It’s a Wonderful Life,” alive radio play, Nov. 19-21 at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. …
Families take to the pool as pumpkins float across the water during Scottsdale’s annual Dunkin’ for Pumpkins event.

Fall makes a splash in Scottsdale

Pumpkin picking usually means hayrides, dusty fields and, if the weather cooperates, maybe even a sweater. In Scottsdale, it can also mean a swimsuit. The city’s Dunkin’ for Pumpkins event …
Photographers Joel Grimes, Scott Baxter and Jeff Kida will be featured at Through Each Other’s Eyes seminar at the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Oct. 3.

Through Each Other’s Eyes hosts photography seminar in Scottsdale

The Phoenix-based nonprofit Through Each Other’s Eyes will host an immersive photography seminar on Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Western Spirit Museum, 3830 N. Marshall Way, in …

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