🌱 Dead Fish From Recent Flooding + Water Taxing District Denied

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Residents near Hayden and Jackrabbit Roads are reporting a significant amount of dead fish in a wash. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has reason to believe that the fish washed down the Indian Bend Wash during earlier flooding and eventually died after the puddles dried up. The dead fish smell is spreading through the area. (Arizona's Family)
2. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has denied a water taxing district for Northeast Valley residents. The residents are reportedly split on creating the water district. Some want it and some want to contract with a private company. The board voted unanimously to deny the water taxing district. (The Arizona Republic)
3. A man was rushed to a Scottsdale hospital on Wednesday morning after falling at a construction site. The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to the DC Ranch area after receiving reports that a man had fallen about 12 feet into a vault area. The man's condition is currently unknown. (Arizona's Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Dance & Tap Lessons At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (1:00 PM)
• Quilt, Craft, And Sewing Festival At WestWorld Of Scottsdale (1:00 PM)
• Development Review Board Regular Meeting At Scottsdale City Hall (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new best friend? Consider this list of 20 adoption-ready pets available through Arizona Humane, Maricopa County, and Arizona Small Dog Rescue. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• The Scottsdale Public Library has created a list of activities for September that will be sure to bust after-school boredom. Check out the list. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department offers a variety of safety classes for the Scottsdale community, including Hands-Only CPR and Child Safety classes. (Scottsdale Fire Department)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.