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High housing costs frustrate Arizonans, even as Tucson market cools

A new study suggests many Arizonans are willing to commute further if it means lower housing costs.

Pima County publishes 2023 Multi-Species Conservation Plan report

The county’s latest report highlights habitat protection, invasive species removal and wildlife monitoring.

Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal

City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.

Tucson home prices down slightly as market shows signs of cooling.

Data from Realtor.com show a slight price dip and other signs of a moderating market.

The Class of 2024: Student essays about graduating in a time of uncertainy.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: TIHAN provides kindness and support to those living with HIV or AIDS; and a new Ten-Minute Drama.

100 years of Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks a century in Tucson

Step into the arena: an audio postcard from the centennial celebration.

Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships

Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees

'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona

National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.

Rogue Theatre's "Marjorie Prime" creates a conversation about what it means to be human in the age of AI.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding canyons on the moon; and more voices from The Class of 2024.

Tucson leaders push for support to expand clean energy

Climate change is straining healthcare systems– advocates say clean energy can help.

Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.

The debate over Tucson’s special springtime tax election

Proposition 414 seeks to raise city sales tax from 8.7% to 9.2% in July.

Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Food, and Friends

International visitors flock to Tucson for the annual shiny shows.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers brings songs of love to Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Marquez Price's new book "The Backcourt" examines the bonds of family, friendship, and teamwork; and Luis shares what the first year of both high school and the COVID-19 pandemic was like for him in "The Class of 2024".

Foreclosures up statewide over the past year

Increases could have a variety of causes combining to force people from homes.

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