Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 14

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation earned CAPRA reaccreditation, maintaining its elite status since 1994. This reflects the city’s commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and quality services, making it Arizona’s longest-accredited department.

With 13 openings spread across seven different boards and commissions, this is a unique opportunity for residents to help shape Scottsdale’s future.

Here is a list of just some of the fun we have planned this season. Get ready to have fun in Scottsdale this fall!

Scottsdale is seeking artists in grades K-12 to help design the patch for the Scottsdale Patch program, a collaboration between the city and Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council.

Scottsdale news for the week of Oct. 7

Find information about the Nov. 5 General Election at Scottsdale.Vote. The ballot features races for mayor and two City Council seats along with two propositions.

Work will begin in November to rebuild a two-mile stretch of Scottsdale Road from Jomax Road to Dixileta Drive. The project will improve safety and drainage along this busy corridor in northern Scottsdale.

The city of Scottsdale recently named Will Lofdahl as the general manager of WestWorld. Lofdahl brings more than three decades of special event and facility management experience to Scottsdale.

The Scottsdale Police Department is inviting community members to provide comments and feedback as they enter the Year 1 re-accreditation review with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA).

Scottsdale news for the week of Sept. 30

Here is what's showing on Scottsdale Video Network this October.

Scottsdale’s financial stewardship received top marks as Moody’s Rating Agency upgraded the city’s Excise Tax Revenue Bonds on Aug. 29, from Aa1 to Aaa – the highest possible rating.

Scottsdale news for the week of Sept. 23

A fast-moving wildland fire erupted in north Scottsdale Thursday, Sept. 12, endangering homes and prompting a large-scale response from the Scottsdale Fire Department and regional fire agencies.

Scottsdale news for the week of Sept. 16

Threats to cause violence on school campuses via social media continue to be a prolific problem throughout the state and the nation. Last week and over the weekend, local schools and law enforcement agencies have been inundated with reports of social media posts indicating possible threats.

Scottsdale Public Library welcomes Yellow Spruce Roasters to Civic Center branch

Get your groove on and travel back in time at Scottsdale Parks and Recreation’s – Rewind 70s Night.

42 people were arrested during a two-day multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking in Scottsdale, Arizona.