Good morning, Scottsdale.

A Valley grandmother, who went without AC since April 1 (with indoor temperatures reaching 96°), found relief when her granddaughter contacted ABC15 and nonprofit AllThrive 365 installed a new unit on her roof within weeks.

Cushman & Wakefield arranged the sale of Hayden Park, a 182-unit garden-style apartment community at 3015 N.

Hayden Road in Scottsdale, for $42 million to Rockwell Property Company. Representatives Steven Nicoluzakis, David Fogler, and Jaxx Davies handled the deal recently.

Tempe-based Dutch Bros Coffee will purchase the assets of the closing Salad And Go on Wednesday at three Scottsdale area drive-thru locations, covering $105 million in leases and equipment & converting them to serve coffee, beverages and food with no alterations needed.

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale earned a top rating of 4.3 from over 25,000 visitor reviews in a statewide ranking.

Its Four Diamond status and mix of table games, dining and live events make it a local favorite for game nights — a key draw during the NBA season.

Scottsdale revisited its past with a photo feature that highlights landmarks in Old Town, including City Hall, art galleries, and iconic sculptures (like the cowboy sign).

The showcase captured community spots and local heritage as seen in images from previous years.

Taliesin West, built by the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright as his winter home and school, is a National Historic Landmark in the desert foothills (home of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation) that offers guided tours for visitors to see his work and legacy.

Scottsdale’s history was on display as the Historical Society launched an exhibit tracing the city’s transformation from a quiet western town—marked by early gas stations and adobe missions—to a busy tourist destination with landmarks like Scottsdale Fashion Square and TPC Scottsdale.

The East Valley Institute of Technology Governing Board voted Monday night to cover $4 million in transportation costs for nine districts eliminating bus service for the 2026-27 school year, reallocating funds from campus renovations to ensure students can reach EVIT.

Mesa and Scottsdale Unified School Districts will continue providing service.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is hosting a free back-to-school drive featuring oversized games and a Blessing of the Backpacks (free for parents and children) to benefit Vista del Camino Community Center.

The event starts at 10 a.m. on Aug. 16 at 11735 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Blue Zones Project Scottsdale partners with local restaurants, workplaces, and schools to help residents eat healthy and stay active.

The initiative has reached over 60% of its goal for local participation in healthier living.

Scottsdale author Sophie Starr, a recent Grand Canyon University graduate, shares how her rescue dog Roman helped her overcome life challenges and inspired her first book, Roman to the Rescue — her second book details lessons learned from her cat’s battle with illness, with part of the proceeds benefiting local animal rescues.

After a dramatic 4-3 win on Friday at Chase Field, the Diamondbacks advanced with Ryan Waldschmidt’s late two-run home run while manager Torey Lovullo announced that A.J.

Puk will rest for the season due to injuries; Nolan Arenado will be honored with the (Heart and Hustle Award) before today’s game.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life in a thrilling live performance.

Megan Moroney Live

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the vocal talent of Megan Moroney at this vibrant venue.

Nick Thune Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Tempe Improv — Ticket required — Experience the absurdist humor and catchy tunes of Nick Thune in a night of stand-up comedy.