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Good morning Scottsdale! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new federal law could protect Scottsdale firefighters’ families
  • World-class Arabian horse tour is riding into Scottsdale in 2026
  • How a Scottsdale-born spin-off reshaped fast-casual Asian dining nationwide

Also on today's calendar: Encore for more BINGO! and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jeannette H.!

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trump signs ‘Honor Act', recognizing firefighter cancer as line-of-duty death (kold.com) — Scottsdale’s fire chief is welcoming a new federal Honor Act that classifies many firefighter cancers as line-of-duty deaths, easing access to benefits for affected families. The law, inspired by cases like his nephew’s in Goodyear, removes the burden on survivors to prove job-related exposure for certain cancers common in firefighting.
   

• Global Champions Arabians Tour Announces the 2026 Season Calendar – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Scottsdale is slated to host a stop on the 2026 Global Champions Arabians Tour from February 13–15, bringing a high-profile Arabian horse competition to the city. The international series spans Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, culminating in a championship event in Paris and showcasing elite Arabian horses in prestigious venues worldwide.
   

• The Fast Casual Asian Restaurant That Used To Be Owned By P.F. Chang's (foodrepublic.com) — Scottsdale plays a key role in this story: Pei Wei, the fast-casual Asian chain, first opened here in 2000 and later based its headquarters in the city before moving to Texas. The article traces how Pei Wei spun off from P.F. Chang’s, changed ownership, and evolved its menu and technology while remaining a national fast-casual player.
   

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  • Lost cat!!!!
    Gnarley is still missing! If anyone can share this or wants to help put up flyers text me! He’s an indoor cat and we just moved to this area. He… (Nextdoor Southwest Scottsdale)
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    Found dog. Windgate ranch. Near tennis courts. Please call 480-231-4817 (Nextdoor Windgate Ranch)
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