Scottsdale news for the week of Aug. 24, 2026.

Hundreds of Scottsdale-area students headed back to the classroom this month with the supplies, resources and support they need to succeed thanks to the city’s annual Back to School Program.

The federal government has announced new rules for managing the Colorado River after 2026, including reductions in water available to some states and water users. For Scottsdale, however, the announced reduction does not mean the city's water supply will be...

Scottsdale dogs have a new place to run, play and make a few new friends. A new 3.5-acre dog park is the latest amenity at Thompson Peak Park, near Hayden Road and Thompson Peak Parkway.

The city of Scottsdale has been recognized as a national leader in artificial intelligence, receiving two prestigious AI 50 Awards from the Center for Digital Government for its innovative and responsible use of AI to improve city services.

Scottsdale news for the week of Aug. 17, 2026. When storms hit, Scottsdale responds. Neighborhood Nights at Cala. Live Artist Fridays. Flamenco Show.

Whether it's a flooded roadway in the middle of the night, a downed tree blocking traffic after a monsoon storm or a missing manhole cover creating a hazard, Scottsdale's Emergency Response Team is ready to respond.

Scottsdale news for the week of Aug. 10, 2026. Scottsdale Water Citizen Academy registration opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Scottsdale begins Thomas Road sewer infrastructure improvements ahead of major corridor reconstruction.

For Deputy City Manager Judy Doyle, leadership has never been about titles. It's about helping people succeed, bringing teams together and making decisions that improve the community.

Scottsdale has begun sewer infrastructure improvements along Thomas Road, preparing the corridor for a comprehensive roadway reconstruction project while increasing the reliability and capacity of the city's wastewater system.