Pima County gets poor marks for ozone pollution
Maricopa, Pinal counties again rank among the worst in the country for ozone pollution in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Douglas voters to decide on bigger stipends for mayor, city council in special election
Voters in Douglas will get a lengthy ballot with 36 measures.
County explores changes after Huckelberry debacle
Elected officials didn't know administrator had retired.
Federal government could take over job safety enforcement from Arizona
OSHA is starting the process of revoking Arizona's state plan this week.
Masks no longer required on public transportation in Tucson
SunTran pointed out that while masks are no longer required, the CDC still recommends public transit riders wear masks.
End to unemployment benefits had very little effect on job market
Gov. Ducey touted the move last summer as a fix to the tight labor market
Pima Supervisors to review Huckelberry’s contract
Documents show confusion over former county administrator’s resignation.
Tucson voters to decide on keeping sales tax for roads
Proposition 411 would continue an existing sales tax in place for ten years, raising an estimated $740 million to improve roads, bike paths and more.
Ducey desalination proposal carries hefty price tag
Experts think it will cost $60 million a year to operate.
Tensions at Texas border meant increased commercial crossing in Nogales
Delays and blockades that stemmed from new inspections on northbound commercial vehicles pushed some additional cargo traffic to Arizona’s border.
Lake Powell is critically low, and still shrinking. Here’s what happens next
The future of the reservoir is largely uncertain, but climate science and recent actions by the government are providing some hints as to what might happen in the near future.
Pond renewal work slated for Quitobaquito Springs
The spring’s flow and its human-made pond dipped drastically in 2020, amid record high summer temperatures and drought, and as construction crews built the border wall.
Regulators approve rate increase for Tucson Electric Power customers
Tucson Electric Power customers will see their monthly bills go up by about four dollars on average.
Mexican woman dies trying to climb border wall near Douglas
Griselda Verduzco Armenta, 31, was found Monday night along a stretch of 30-foot tall border fence some 10 miles west of Douglas.
DACA recipients can now apply to renew status online
Up until now, that paperwork had to be mailed into the agency and getting a response could take months.
