🌱 Apartment Pool Gas Leak Causes Evacuation + New Election Pen

Hi all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 97 Low: 84.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Scottsdale's Dakota Apartments were evacuated after reports of a gas leak on Tuesday morning. Scottsdale and Phoenix hazardous materials units responded to the property on N. Thompson Peak Parkway to secure the gas. The leak was reported coming from the apartment's pool heater located underground. The Scottsdale Fire Department is working with Southwest Gas to determine the leak's cause. (Daily Independent)
2. Scottsdale's Maureen Carlson has been appointed as the Chapter Lead for the National Home Watch Association's Arizona Chapter. The chapter includes all members within the state of Arizona. The association checks a property for obvious issues in plumbing, electrical, HVACA, and more. Click to learn more about the association. (Your Valley)
3. Maricopa County will no longer be using Sharpie pens for elections. The decision was made in response to the Sharpie conspiracy theory that plagued the aftermath of the 2020 election. The county will now be using Pentel brand felt-tip pens. The county ordered 4,000 of the new pens for the county's Vote Centers. (12 News)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Industrial Development Authority Regular Meeting With Scottsdale Council (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Here are the latest Scottsdale properties to hit the market. Click to view the complete list of properties including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The Scottsdale Police Department reminds the community to create a 9:00 p.m. routine. The routine is meant to create a habit of securing homes, vehicles, and garages. A simple routine can deter theft. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Slide the Rails event will be held at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park on Aug. 6. The event will be between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There will be inflatables, carousel rides, and more. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all 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.