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Finally, Some Good News From Lake Powell and Lake Mead

If you’ve followed Colorado River news at any point in the last decade, you know the script by heart. Record lows, grim projections, looming cuts, repeat. Few cities have had more reason to dread those headlines than Scottsdale. This fall, however, the script finally flipped. According to new reporting...

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Inspectors hit upscale Scottsdale restaurant with 4 health violations

Maricopa County health inspectors cited three metro Phoenix restaurants for 12 health violations during the week of Oct. 26. Violations included using bare hands to handle ready-to-eat foods, not washing hands after scraping dirty dishes and not storing foods at safe temperatures. A priority violation is a major violation that directly increases the risk of foodborne illness or injury. If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted. During the week of Oct. 26, inspectors visited more than 1,350 restaurants and other food-serving facilities in hospitals, senior homes and schools. About 400 restaurants received an "A" rating. See a sampling of the A-rated restaurants at the bottom of this article. 4 priority violations 40 Love, 7117 E . Sixth Ave., Scottsdale A bartender was observed using bare hands to place dried orange slices and edible flowers in cocktails. The affected items were discarded, and the bartender was told to use utensils or other approved methods when handling ready-to-eat foods. The restaurant's dishwasher was not dispensing enough chlorine sanitizer to properly disinfect dishes. Staff moved the items to a three-compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize them. Inspectors found a container of cooked cream sauce that had been

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Mesa embalmer investigated for alleged 'gross neglect'

A Mesa mortuary was found with major health and dignity violations, including improperly stored human remains. The operator has a history of citations dating back to 2011. FOX 10's Justin Lum has the story.

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AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

HonorHealth proposes 9-story complex in apartment-averse Scottsdale

HonorHealth, Scottsdale’s largest employer, wants to build a large luxury hotel and apartment complex alongside its medical campus near Old Town. Conceptual site plans it recently submitted to the city call for the redevelopment of a portion of its property at Second Street and Drinkwater Boulevard, where it can make space for two nine-story buildings with about 460 hotel rooms and residential units. As one of the most prominent health care systems in the Valley, HonorHealth believes the development will represent a “significant component” of its long-term vision for its Osborn Medical Campus. The proposal is going through the city’s design review process — an early stage of development . In its application to the city, HonorHealth noted that the project fits within the site’s approved zoning and isn’t requesting any adjustments to existing restrictions. It comes, though, at an already fragile time for multi-family housing development in the city . Scottsdale’s conservative leadership and political candidates have vehemently opposed new apartments , painting the recent influx of high-density growth as the root of the city’s problems and a threat to its character and water security . Social media chatter on the proposal has been a mixed bag, with many

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Scottsdale church spends $10M on third property acquired in five years

A north Scottsdale church is continuing to expand after recently buying its third property in the past five years, bringing its total investment to nearly $30 million.

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More Than 100 Forced Out of Tempe Motel as Nonprofit Scrambles for Rooms

For families placed in motels by AZ Hugs, a room can depend on donations continuing to come in. This week, more than 100 people, including families with young children, had to leave a Tempe Motel 6 after an unpaid bill, and founder Austin Davis and volunteers searched the Valley for replacement rooms. Families checked out Tuesday.

Tempe, AZ · 1d

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Five Scottsdale Breakfast Joints Have Outlasted The Resort Boom And Still Charge Diner Prices

Scottsdale is famous for spa resorts, golf courses, and brunch menus with prices that can make your wallet flinch. Yet scattered around town are a handful of breakfast spots that still feel like neighborhood diners, with most plates landing in the $10 to $20 range per person. These are the...

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Scottsdale student scores perfect ACT score

When Nila Kumara opened her ACT results and saw a perfect 36, the Great Hearts Scottsdale Preparatory Academy senior jumped up and down, hugged a teacher, and called her mom. “It was a great experience, and I was really happy about it,” Nila said. The score is the latest...

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The Lakefront at Scottsdale Breaks Ground

A new chapter is underway for one of Scottsdale’s waterfront properties. Diversified Partners officially broke ground on The Lakefront at Scottsdale, marking the next phase of an approximately 100,000-square-foot redevelopment that will transform the McCormick Ranch property into a mixed-use destination for dining, retail and Class A office space.

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Phoenix Independent

Arizona Fall League playoffs start today

It only takes two or three wins to crown a champion. The Arizona Fall League playoffs start today at Sloan Park in Mesa. All six teams in the league make the playoffs, though the top two teams

Mesa, AZ · 23h

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French-Inspired Silverleaf Estate Offers 2.22 Acres of Luxury Living

Timeless architecture and resort-style amenities come together at this distinguished French-inspired estate in Silverleaf’s exclusive Upper Canyon, on the market for $13.95 million. Privately situated on 2.22 acres along a secluded private road, the 7-bedroom, 10-bathroom residence was designed by Candelaria, built by Argue Custom Homes and later enhanced...

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HonorHealth Eyes Old Town Scottsdale Land for Luxury Hotel and Apartment Tower

2nd St. & Drinkwater Blvd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Hotel-Apartment Development. HonorHealth, Scottsdale's largest employer, wants to redevelop a portion of its property near Old Town, submitting conceptual site plans to the city for a luxury hotel and apartment complex alongside its medical campus at Second Street and Drinkwater Boulevard. The proposed complex would include two nine-story buildings with roughly 460 hotel rooms and residential units combined.

Scottsdale, AZ · 17h

East Valley Tribune

Vietnam War combat pilot is grand marshal in Mesa parade

Retired Maj. Gen. Jerry D. Holmes of Mesa flew 130 combat missions in Vietnam, worked on an early U.S. military space program and later commanded NATO’s fleet of airborne radar planes in Europe. On Veterans Day, the 91-year-old will lead the East Valley Veterans Parade through downtown Mesa as...

Mesa, AZ · 2d

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Whole Foods Opens 11th Arizona Store in Scottsdale

Whole Foods Market opens its 11th Arizona store, welcoming shoppers to a new 38,158-square-foot location at 7628 E. Indian School Road in Scottsdale. Doors open at 8 a.m. for the grand opening, with regular hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily thereafter. Store Team Leader Senait Yohannes will lead the new location.

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North Scottsdale Is Getting a New Wine Bar With a Patio and Mountain Views

Arizona-based Turquoise Wine Bar is expanding its footprint with a new location. The wine bar and restaurant is scheduled to open its North Scottsdale location next week. The location will offer boutique wines alongside a menu of small plates, sandwiches, and other dishes. North Scottsdale Welcomes New Turquoise Wine Bar...

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KTAR News

5 Arizona restaurants make OpenTable’s top 100 list

Steak, seafood and dinner in a chewing gum magnate’s mansion helped five Valley restaurants make OpenTable’s 2026 list of the country’s 100 best. The reservation platform built its Top 100 Restaurants in America list from more than 11 million diner reviews posted between Sept. 1, 2025, and Aug. 31, 2026.

Phoenix, AZ · 2d

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Closed Scottsdale Unified School Could Become District’s First Arts Magnet

Arcadia Residents Excited Proposal for Scottsdale Unified’s First Arts Magnet School Could Be Headed to School Board Vote Next Week to Reopen Echo Canyon Campus. Tuition-Free Magnet School Would Serve Fourth- Through Eighth-Graders With an Expanded Arts Curriculum at the Confluence of Paradise Valley, Phoenix and Scottsdale. (SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.)...

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Veteran to open baseball and softball training gym in Mesa

A new athletic training facility aimed at youth baseball and softball development is coming to Mesa this winter. Steve Lundin II, a Marine Corps veteran, has leased a 7,600-square-foot facility near Germann and Sossaman roads for ONBASE Athlete, a commercial gym that will offer custom memberships around each athlete’s needs and budget.

Mesa, AZ · 14h

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$16M North Scottsdale Land Deal Sets Stage for 32-Home Community

Weekley Homes LLC, the homebuilder operating as David Weekley Homes, has purchased a 38-acre residential development site in North Scottsdale for $16 million. Located at the southeast corner of 128th Street and Ranch Gate Road, the property offers the potential for 32 single-family homes. Kidder Mathews arranged the transaction, with Senior Vice President Brian Rosella and Senior Associate Joseph Calistri representing seller Ranch Gate 40 LLC.