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The city of Tucson is adding a four-block long protected bicycle lane to Stone Avenue that also includes pedestrian crosswalks and planted swales to harvest rainwater.

New protected bicycle lanes opening in downtown Tucson

Project on Stone Avenue also adds pedestrian crosswalks and landscaping
Adrian Fontes speaks to volunteers during the watch party for Arizona Democrats at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel on Nov. 8, 2022.

The Buzz: Checking on the 2024 election with Adrian Fontes

Arizona's Secretary of State said this election went smoothly, though there's always room for improvement.
Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump’s proposed tariffs could spike U.S. grocery prices, industry experts warn

A 25% tariff on Mexican goods could have a ripple effect on U.S. produce prices and businesses.

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Absent a court order or legislative action, those laws will remain unchanged, even if they conflict with the voter-approved measure.
Officials from local and federal agencies sign the Santa Cruz River Wildlife Partnership Memo of Understanding at the Historic Canoa Ranch in Green Valley, Ariz., on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. From left to right: Kevin Dahl, City of Tucson council member for Ward 3, Martha Williams, Director for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Amy Lueders, Southwest Regional Director for the USFWS, Bruce Bracker, Santa Cruz County Vice-Chair and Supervisor for District 3 and Adelita Grijalva, Pima County Chair and Supervisor for District 5.

Santa Cruz River Partnership could create Arizona’s first urban wildlife refuge

US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Tucson, Pima County and Santa Cruz County join forces to safeguard natural and cultural resources.
The San Pedro River post-Monsoon rain. September 14, 2023.

The Buzz: Arizona's 100-year water supply rule

Adequate water supply is more commonly becoming a concern for new housing developments.
A canal carries Colorado River water to farmland near Poston, Arizona, owned and operated by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, a key player in Arizona's Drought Contingency Plan.

Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history

The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.
Tourists visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on November 1, 2022.

Colorado River states are separated by a ‘giant chasm’ in negotiations

Arizona’s top water official outlined major differences between the states’ ideas about how to cut back on water use.
A Mexican gray wolf at the Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility in New Mexico in 2011.

Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona

Up to $103,500 in reward money from state and federal agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations and private individuals, had been pledged for information “that leads to successful prosecution in the case.”
Lights mounted on the tops of Tucson Police cruisers in a parking lot outside of the department's headquarters.

AZ Senate candidate killed in car crash with impaired driver

The deadly accident happened early Friday morning.
Incumbent Juan Ciscomani (R - left) and challenger Kirsten Engel (D - right) discuss the issues during an Arizona Clean Elections Debate on October 8, 2024. The two candidates are battling for Arizona Congressional District 6.

Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona US House seat

The district runs from Tucson east to the New Mexico state line and includes a stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border.

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

A spokesperson for Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes declined to comment on the judge’s recusal.
Kari Lake (R - left) and U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego (D - right) discuss the issues during an Arizona Clean Elections Debate on October 9, 2024. The two candidates are battling for a U.S. Senate seat.

Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake

Gallego is five-term House member and an Iraq War veteran.
A woman writes a postcard to the Tucson Mayor and Council asking them to reconsider a city ordinance that requires a permit to distribute food to 10 or more people in city parks on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Tucson City Council will revisit permit system for feeding unhoused in public parks

They moved to examine the issue and report back in 60 days.
Protestors gathered at the Centennial Pavilion stage in Veteran's Memorial Park in Sierra Vista to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. July 2, 2022

Arizona enshrines abortion rights, but Trump’s return sparks uncertainty for providers

Arizona's Proposition 139 secures abortion rights, but with Trump’s return, providers brace for renewed challenges and uncertainty.
Many people rely on opioids to manage chronic pain.

Settlement with Kroger adds $68.5 million to AZ opioid fund

Agreement also adds reporting requirements to Fry's & Smith's pharmacies.

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