Good morning, Scottsdale.

A report from Toronto-based Longwoods International shows that for every dollar Experience Scottsdale spends on marketing, visitors generate $214 in spending + $7 in tax revenue, boosting local tourism.

The nonprofit earns 45% of the bed-tax revenue from hotels, resorts and short-term rentals.

Desert Foothills Volunteers invites residents to join the Get Involved Gathering on Wed, Sept.

9 at 9:30 a.m. at the Holland Center, where local nonprofits share volunteer needs + offer free breakfast for new volunteers + to connect with community organizations.

Scottsdale Leadership is launching its Scottsdale Executive Leadership program in partnership with HonorHealth & it will bring together top executives from business, healthcare, education, government and nonprofit sectors to strengthen community collaboration.

Experts say renting may save money because median rent is about $500 less than mortgage payments, saving nearly $6,000 a year while offering amenities and flexibility; residents are advised to check lease terms before signing — and consider investing the savings to build financial security.

The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) approved $7 million to study two California water projects that may help Arizona import up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water, with studies expected to take about 9 months amid declining flows.

Arizona law does not ban idling for small cars, but Maricopa County restricts trucks weighing 14,000 pounds from idling over 5 minutes (a violation can result in a $100 fine and additional penalties) to reduce harmful emissions in busy areas.

Two Arizona families shared their painful experiences at a community forum Wednesday night to warn parents and kids about the deadly risks of fentanyl.

The forum showed that nearly 75 percent of nonfatal overdoses involve fentanyl, urging families to talk openly about drug safety.