City of Scottsdale News & Announcements

Scottsdale news for the week of May 18, 2026

Getting answers from the Scottsdale Police Department for routine, non-emergency questions may soon become faster and easier thanks to a new artificial intelligence-assisted call system the city plans to roll out later this year.

The Scottsdale Police Department is inviting community members to provide comments and feedback as they enter the reaccreditation review with the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP).

With temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s across the Valley this week, Scottsdale officials are reminding residents and visitors that desert heat can turn dangerous quickly, especially on exposed hiking trails

The city has launched a new specialized search and rescue team featuring highly trained K-9s capable of locating missing or injured individuals in challenging desert terrain throughout the city’s preserve system and open space areas.

The city of Scottsdale continues to make measurable progress on five major initiatives designed to ensure a reliable and resilient water future, even as ongoing reductions to the Colorado River system are anticipated in the coming years.

Three Scottsdale parks have earned top honors from leading industry organizations, highlighting the city’s continued commitment to high-quality, sustainable and thoughtfully designed public spaces.

Scottsdale news for the week of May 11, 2026

Looking for a way to get involved and help shape Scottsdale’s future? The city of Scottsdale is seeking residents to apply for openings on several advisory boards, commissions and committees.

Three Costco employees are being recognized by the Scottsdale Fire Department after their quick actions helped save the life of a customer experiencing a cardiac emergency earlier this spring.