Daily
Scottsdale
Monday, August 18th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Zones Project Scottsdale launched the Volunteer Zone, an online platform that helps residents find volunteer work matching their interests, skills, and time—nonprofits, schools, and civic groups can list their opportunities to serve the local community. Arizona Digital Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested two suspects after months of investigating drug sales in Downtown Scottsdale—seizing drugs valued at $34,000, three illegally possessed firearms and $45,000 in suspected proceeds. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ An indictment unsealed Friday alleged that Scottsdale CEO James Vincent Campbell embezzled over $2.4 million from an ERISA benefit plan—he made 135 unauthorized withdrawals from 2015 to 2024 to pay for personal expenses including hunting trips and taxidermy fees. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Scottsdale CEO James Vincent Campbell, 47, is accused of embezzling $2.4M from an employee benefit plan as funds meant for health care and retirement were used for personal expenses—like hunting trips, jewelry and gambling. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ An indictment unsealed on Aug.15th charges Scottsdale CEO James Vincent Campbell of Axim Fringe Solutions Group with embezzling over $2.4 million from a benefits plan—he made 135 unauthorized withdrawals between 2015 and 2024 and spent the money on hunting trips, taxidermy, jewelry, gambling and payments to his girlfriend. Scottsdale Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale doctor Dr. Stephen Traub has been named Chief Physician Executive at Optum Arizona & New Mexico and brings 20 years of emergency medicine leadership after serving as CEO of ProHealth Physicians in Connecticut. Scottsdale Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today the Arizona Republic released its expanded Super 25 high school football preseason rankings that list the best teams across all conferences — voters can choose their top team until Friday, Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. while small schools start on Aug. 21 and big schools on Aug. 28. The Arizona Republic
-
Live Music with James Mills at Aloft Scottsdale
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while tapping your feet to live music from James Mills.
-
PlumpJack & CADE 5 Course Wine Dinner
— — Caesars Republic Scottsdale, a Hilton Hotel — $163 early bird, $195 regular — Indulge in a five-course wine dinner featuring exceptional pairings from Napa Valley's finest.
-
Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee — Build powerful connections and collaborate for business growth in a heart-centered community.
-
Aloft Live! Featuring Brady Grey
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light food while listening to live music in a relaxed atmosphere.
-
Grants 4 Schools Conference
9 AM – 3 PM (Aug 28) & 9 AM – 12 PM (Aug 29) — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — $350 per person or group discounts available — Learn how to secure funding for your school with expert grant writing tips and opportunities.
-
Blues Traveler Concert
6-9 p.m. — Talking Stick Resort Hotel — 21+ only — Experience a fantastic evening of live blues music under the stars.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Scottsdale
Welcome to the Daily Scottsdale, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Scottsdale, Arizona community. If you like the Daily Scottsdale, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Scottsdale.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Scottsdale and across Arizona. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Scottsdale
A free Scottsdale community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyscottsdalenews.com/sitemap