Scottsdale, Paradise Valley Populations Decline

By Howard Fischer | Daily Independent (abridged) The state’s largest cities are in no danger of losing their status — at least not immediately. But new figures from the Census Bureau show the trend is decidedly not in their favor as their growth has largely stalled — and, in some cases, is declining

Fountain Hills P&Z Discusses Re-useof FH Unified School District Property

By Andrew Lwowski | Fountain Hills Times Independent (abridged) After recent discussions between town staff and the Fountain Hills Unified School District regarding potential re-use of school buildings, the Planning and Zoning Commission ultimately took no action while weighing the unintended conseq

Arizona Tourism From Canada Plumets by 22%

By Michael Salerno | Arizona Republic (abridged) Canadian tourism to Arizona fell 22% in 2025, not to the record lows seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, but still a dramatic drop. About 664,000 Canadians visited Arizona in 2025, about 188,000 fewer people than in 2024, according to new data from the

SUSD Seeks Authority to Sell Old School Sites

Scottsdale Independent (abridged) Scottsdale Unified School District will seek approval to sell three old school sites during the Nov. 3 election. The board voted 5-0 during its May 12 meeting to ask the voters’ approval to sell the Cholla, Apache and Oak campuses, none of which have active schools