Pima County heat program converts old Tucson jail facility into latest cooling center
Tucsonans now have access to a new cooling center at the Mission Annex facility — a former minimum-security jail — on the city’s west side.
A crisis fraught with possibility: How a massive canal set Arizona up for growth
The Central Arizona Project ensured that the states biggest cities had enough water and brought about a farm boom in the middle of the state.
Arizona’s Latino voter population doubles since 2000, is a key force in 2024 election
New UCLA LPPI report highlights barriers and opportunities for engaging 1.3 million eligible voters in Arizona
Congressman Ruben Gallego visits Pima Community College to champion workforce development
The U.S. Senate candidate emphasized the need for adaptable education pathways and legislative support to address workforce challenges.
Laura Conover leads challenger Mike Jette after Tuesday night's primary
She looks ahead to advance reform initiatives and Right to Abortion Initiative.
Monsoon brings mixed emotions for road workers
The staff is on-call 24-hours a day.
"Taking the camel to the drive-in?" Historian David Leighton's history of the Reid Park Zoo
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Word of Mouth Print Space; celebrate imagination at the Library's Megamania!! Festival; and meet the founder of the Naco Wellness Initiative.
Pima County heat-related deaths in June topped 2023's totals
Days with high temperatures also saw a notable increase from the previous year.
Pima County officials address challenges of homelessness following Supreme Court ruling
Local leaders highlight need for resources and humane solutions.
$55.2 million to boost clean energy in rural Arizona with new battery systems
Federal funding will support three new battery energy storage facilities, lower energy bills, create jobs, and promote sustainability in cities like Sahuarita.
Community aid groups, local leaders react to US Supreme Court homeless encampment decision
The Supreme Court ruled Friday on Gates Pass vs. Johnson, saying anti-camping bans were not cruel and unusual punishment, even when homeless people have no other place to go.
PACC calling for temporary foster homes in preparation for Fourth of July
Individuals that foster a large dog for two weeks can receive $5 a day.
Report: Tucson-area housing market at low risk of downturn
The report ranked Pima County among the least vulnerable to price drops in the country.
The Buzz: Coping with Extreme Heat
As summer temperatures get dangerous, we look at efforts to keep people safe.
Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths
Rethinking how to catalog and count heat-related deaths is a major step toward understanding the growing impacts of climate change.
