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Citizens, scientists, economists, and politicians work to transition our current food system into one that grows healthy foods while employing sustainable practices.

Organic Food Production in Transition

Senior member of Union for Concerned Scientists suggests caution

Attorneys for the state of Arizona and the US Dept of Justice appeared in front of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to argue SB 1070.

Fed Court Rejects Request to Block SB 1070

Civil rights groups sought injunction against 'stop, check' provision

AZ Week: Open Primary Proposition Forum

Pro: 'Dissatisfaction with existing system'; Con: 'Subverts democracy'

State Reports Improved Revenues for 2012

Fiscal year finished $26M better than previously reported

The "Read to a Dog" program at the Pima County public libraries uses therapy dogs as a way to promote literacy among children.

Children Learn to Read, With Dogs as Captive Audience

The “Read to a Dog” program helps kids lose the fear of reading out loud

Border Patrol and Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office vehicles blockade the entrance to a dirt road near Peck Canyon Drive and Circulo Jalapa where U.S. Border Patrol agent Brian Terry was shot, early Wednesday morning. Terry, a BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) agent, later died from his gunshot wounds.

'Fast, Furious' Report Slams Justice Dept.

14 facing discipline; Atty Gen Holder cleared of wrongdoing

Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever died in a vehicle accident Sept. 18, 2012.

Cochise County Sheriff Killed in Crash

Larry Dever, in office 4 terms, dies when pickup rolls over outside Williams

We spoke with representatives from the Arizona State Museum to discuss and view some of the quilts made by artists of the Hopi Nation.

Hopi Heritage in Tucson

Colorful quilts part of history, culture

SB 1070 Enforcement in Judge's Hands

Lawyers for both sides make suggestions on implementation timing

Arizona applicants for Deferred Action for Deportation, in September 2012.

Tuition Change for 'Dreamers' Uncertain At PCC

Deferred deportation status could lead to in-state tuition

AZ Week: Will Latinos Influence Election?

Registration numbers are rising, but turnout remains at issue

Despite the spike in gas prices, independent dealers say they are struggling because it's hard to make money on gasoline alone.

Gasoline Prices Continue Rising

Arizonans paying 35 cents more than one month ago

AZ Foreclosure Rate Continues Decline

Down 28.7% in a year; still 4th worst in U.S. with 7,900 August filings

Republican Jeff Flake (left), Democrat Richard Carmona.

Flake, Carmona in Dead Heat

Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling says it's 44-43%

Study: Undocumented Boost AZ Economy

Opponents say they cost state much more in services

Saturday's rain marked one of the earliest times on record that rain has fallen in the "official" monsoon.

Forecasters See Return Of El Niño

Weather phenomenon may form in October, bring Southern AZ wet winter

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