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A fire tower burned by the Frye Fire in 2017.

Looking Back on Fire Season in Arizona, and Places Touched by the Flames

Wildfire activity rose statewide, and Southern Arizona was home to some of the state's largest fires.
The five-day outlook shows a strong chance that a cyclone will form of the Baja Peninsula by the end of the week, possibly bringing storms to Southern Arizona.

Large Pacific Storm Could Bring Heavy Rain to Southern Arizona

Storm forming south of the Baja Peninsula has strong chance of becoming a cyclone.
From left, Sun Corridor CEO Joe Snell, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, TuSimple CTO Xiaodi Hou, Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson and Sun Corridor Board Chair and UNS Energy CEO Dave Hutchens cut the ribbon at a media event introducing TuSimple's Tucson office.

Chinese Company to Test Driverless Trucks in Tucson

TuSimple hopes to complete its pilot run by the end of next year.
A home for sale in the Sam Hughes neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona.

Coming up for Air: Homeowner Equity on the Rise in Tucson

The number of equity-rich homeowners is up, and 'underwater' homes are down.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona Unemployment Stays Flat; Wages Up

Seasonal job shedding continues from June, while hourly earnings are on the rise.
A migrant worker for G Farms checks watermelons.

Hispanic Chamber: Immigration Bill Could Hurt Local Economy

Changes with the RAISE Act could lower the area's access to workers who fill manual labor jobs.

Tucson Housing Market Enters Seasonal Slowdown Strong

Indicators take month-to-month dive, but are up year-to-year.
City sales tax proposal would add a half-cent to every dollar of retail purchases.

Get Ready for the Real Test for New Labor Laws, Business Leaders Say

Business owners will get their first taste of how paid sick leave and minimum wage affect businesses during peak season.
George Gunter (left) and Rahul Bhadani (right) show the data from a more advanced sensor attached to the roof of the "cognitive and autonomous test vehicle." The goal of their project was to get similarly accurate data with a sensor that records less data.

Learning to Program a Driverless Car at the UA

A 10-week summer course meant to encourage students to continue studies in research-based graduate programs.
Looking up at Seven Falls, in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.

Rescues Highlight Danger of Flash Floods in Catalina Mountains

Multiple helicopter rescues have taken place during recent weekends when floods stranded visitors.
Customers check in at the ticket counter on the first day of Aeromar's 10-month service to and from Tucson.

Tucson Airport Loses Lone Mexico Flight

Aeromar service discontinued Monday. Problem was not a lack of passengers.
An electric transmission line.

County, City Merge Programs that Help Residents Pay Bills

Both programs offered once-a-year help with utility bills to low-income residents through partner groups.
Ironwood Forest National Monument

Advocate Group 'Cautiously Optimistic' About Arizona Monument

Ironwood Forest National Monument's supporters are trying to preserve the protected area.
A lightning strike over east Tucson.

Tucson Sets July Rainfall Record, 2nd-Highest Monthly Total

July's rain total was higher than average rainfall for an entire summer rain season.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

Committee Meets Tuesday to Set Priorities for Pima County Roads

Group will decide how to spend money raised by a new property tax in Pima County.
A new home being built in midtown Tucson.

Permits To Build New Homes in Tucson Flat to Start 2017

First half of the year continues multi-year trend.

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