The Phoenix Suns made a move Thursday night that felt less like a draft pick and less like a homecoming. Koa Peat, the Chandler-raised forward who starred at the University of Arizona, is staying in Arizona. This time, he’s wearing orange and purple. The Suns traded into the first round to land the 19-year-old Peat, a 6-foot-7, 245-pound forward with … Read More
Tourism promotion delivers strong return, strengthens Scottsdale’s reputation
From Experience Scottsdale A recent study confirms that strategic tourism promotion is not only driving visitation to Scottsdale but also strengthening the city’s reputation and generating significant economic benefits for residents. The City of Scottsdale and Experience Scottsdale commissioned leading tourism research firm Longwoods International to evaluate the effectiveness of Experience Scottsdale’s marketing efforts. The study found that for every … Read More
Toilets, Taps, Tasers, Tempers. Axon and Water Recycling Dominate Scottsdale Candidates Forum
By Miller Shea Moderated by Taylor Seely of The Arizona Republic, the June 19th candidate’s forum at the Kiva brought together seven candidates competing for seats on the council: Bob Littlefield, Michelle Ugenti-Rita, Barry Graham, Solange Whitehead, Crystal Carroll, Ethan Knowlden, and Raoul Zubia. Eric Sloan did not attend. Littlefield, Ugenti-Rita, and Graham made it clear they will oppose Axon’s … Read More
Scottsdale at 75: A Diamond Forged in Desert Light
Seventy-five years ago this June, a patch of sun-baked Arizona scrubland with 2,032 souls and barely a half-square mile to its name became an official municipality. Nobody could have predicted what it would become. That is the Scottsdale story: humble origins giving way to something genuinely extraordinary. The area’s bedrock dates back 1.8 billion years, and Indigenous peoples called it … Read More
Guest Editorial: Scottsdale Apartments QnA
By Councilwoman Solange Whitehead Protecting Scottsdale’s Character My job is to protect Scottsdale—not to cast meaningless “no” votes for political theater. My record of stopping bad development is unmatched. Just as importantly, I’ve negotiated better projects and helped transform blighted, crime-attracting properties into vibrant destinations. I’ve also changed rules and improved the baseline for development: Adopted building codes that reduce … Read More
Scottsdale’s Water Security Began Decades Ago
By Thyra Ryden-Diaz, PE, MPA – Scottsdale Water Interim Senior Director Recent discussion surrounding Scottsdale’s purchase of additional Long-Term Storage Credits prompted understandable questions about the City’s long-term water strategy. Water is one of our most valuable resources, and Scottsdale has planned for decades to assure the supply. The most important thing residents should know is this: the City Council … Read More
The Colorado River Is Running Out of Time. So Is Scottsdale.
By Ronald Sampson The seven states that share the Colorado River have now blown through two consecutive deadlines to renegotiate water-sharing rules. They missed November 2025. They missed February 2026. With the existing federal guidelines expiring this fall, the U.S. Department of the Interior is increasingly likely to impose its own interim framework on the basin, whether the states agree … Read More
East Valley Institute of Technology Reacts To Mixed Decision By Superior Court Judge On Satellite Career And Technical Education Programs. EVIT Board Expected To Evaluate Appeal
(MESA, Ariz.) The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) will comply with a mixed ruling issued Monday by Judge Christopher Coury regarding Career and Technical Education (CTE) satellite programs operated by nine member school districts. The ruling does not resolve the issue of transportation for thousands of students who travel from their home campuses to EVIT’s Mesa campus. The court … Read More
Getting to Know Your Candidates: An Exclusive AP&G Interview with PV Town Council Candidate Daran Wastchak
Daran Wastchak is an entrepreneur, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He has lived in Paradise Valley for over 20 years and is now a candidate for the PV Town Council. You’ve lived in Paradise Valley for 20 years. What first drew you here, and what has kept your family rooted in this community? As a native of Arizona, I … Read More
Scottsdale’s New E-Bike Safety Zones Get It Right
Scottsdale is drawing some new lines in its parks, and they make sense. The city announced pedestrian safety zones that will prohibit e-bikes and other motorized devices in high-traffic sections of Chaparral Park, Mountain View Park, and Scottsdale Ranch Park. Signage and dedicated e-bike parking will mark the new no-ride areas, giving riders a clear place to park before walking … Read More