Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Scottsdale.
🏘️ Community
Colombians in Arizona, a local group of Colombian-Americans and supporters, are urging residents to donate to World Central Kitchen+ to help earthquake victims in Colombia still recovering from the Aug.
10 quake. Donations remain open as families face ongoing losses after the UN reported hundreds dead and thousands injured.
💼 Business
Edwards Professional Park I and II, a 91,469 sqft medical office portfolio, secured nearly $20 million in acquisition financing arranged by Cushman and Wakefield for Albany Road Real Estate Partners.
The two buildings are 91% leased to 47 healthcare tenants and are located near Loop 101 and HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center (in the Scottsdale Cure Corridor).
🎭 Culture
The Arizona Commission on the Arts awarded over $170,000 to Scottsdale arts programs from a $2.66 million statewide grant for nonprofits, festivals, and learning programs.
The funding will boost local creative initiatives + strengthen community cultural engagement.
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West opens its Woven: Navajo Textiles from the Pelberg Collection exhibition Friday, Sept.
5. The display offers interactive activities, a children’s area (free admission for kids 17 and under during Labor Day weekend) and hands-on experiences that trace wool from sheep to finished textile.
🎓 Education
The Valley of the Sun J community center (12701 N.
Scottsdale Road, Unit 201) is hosting a two-day American Red Cross lifeguard course on Sept. 26-27 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants will learn lifesaving skills and earn a certificate valid for two years.
🏛️ Government
SNAP enrollment in Arizona dropped by 55% from April 2025 to April 2026 — the largest decline nationwide as administrative hurdles from new federal work requirements confused many applicants.
The state has since boosted staffing and online options to help residents keep their benefits.
🏥 Health
Physicians at HonorHealth Research Institute are testing a personalized vaccine that re-educates dendritic cells (scouts of the immune system) to target hidden cancer cells in melanoma patients.
The trial will evaluate if the approach can prevent cancer from spreading to the brain and may help treat other cancers too.
🏈 Sports
Two local high school football players received college offers over the weekend.
On Friday, Brophy defensive back Xavier Sandhu earned an offer from the Cal Bears plus offers from several programs, and on Sunday Horizon senior safety Garrett Kerr received his sixth offer from St. Norbert College with more options available.
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