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

Leveling Up for Fair Housing

On April 28, the Scottsdale REALTORS® Fair Housing Symposium provided attendees with a unique perspective from fair housing advocate Laurie Benner. “I’m not speaking on behalf of NFHA,” said Benner, who recently left her position at the National Fair Housing Alliance, although she did reference NFHA

Proposed Water Cuts Align with Scottsdale Planning

Daily Independent (abridged) The Colorado River Lower Basin states of Arizona, California and New Mexico have sent a two-year proposal on how much water each state can use. The plan is consistent with the City of Scottsdale’s planning assumptions, according to City Manager Greg Caton and Scottsdale