The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond
Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession
BJ's Hand-Cranked Socks
Barbara Schroeder knits socks with a 130-year-old antique sock knitting machine and cannot emphasize enough, the importance of wearing wool socks, even in summer.
It’s summer and Arizona gas prices sizzle to third-highest in country
Arizona prices trail only California and Hawaii according to AAA.
More people crossing border at Cochise County ports
Cross-border traffic rebounded after the pandemic.
Value of trade at Cochise ports drops
More than $1 billion dollars in goods still came across.
Tiny Homes for Ex-Foster Youth
In order to combat the widening economic gap, organizations like I Am You 360 are finding creative ways to providing housing for underserved populations in our community.
The Buzz: How AZ's marijuana industry has grown after two years of recreational sales
Marijuana became a billion-dollar industry within months of Arizona loosening restrictions on who can buy products.
UA tech incubator expands to Sierra Vista
Projects aims to help one startup each quarter.
Gas guzzler: Gas prices jump in Arizona to $4+ and rising
Maricopa County averages at $4.61 per gallon while Navajo County averages $3.74 per gallon.
Business "growing" in Sierra Vista
Nonprofits and business can work in new shared space.
Baseball is back! Cactus League expects full crowds, significant economic impact with 2023 spring training
The Cactus League has been forced to pivot the last three years with the global pandemic and MLB lockout changing the way the league brought in its revenue.
The first-ever "Tombstone Festival of Western Books" to be celebrated
Residents are holding the event ahead of the Tucson Festival of Books
‘It’s not just about salary’: Workers’ market gives employees opportunities, help against inflation headwinds
Hourly wages in the state grew 5.7% from December 2021 to December 2022.
Arizona governor vetoes bill eliminating tax on rentals
The state does not tax rent payments, but many local governments do.
Pima County cuts new deal with World View
Previous lease with near-space exploration firm was "unconstitutional."
