Blending science and spirit: Navajo PhD student studies black bears with cultural reverence
University of Arizona PhD student Deandra Jones researches black bears in the Navajo Nation, combining traditional knowledge and science to guide respectful coexistence.
AZ Game and Fish Commission to hear petition that aims to ban dog packs used for hunting
Wildlife advocates say hounding endangers rare species.
Going the distance!
Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.
April events that bring the Tucson community closer together
Learn about the All In for Autism Dino Day & Walk; Pima Community College's Climate Community Day; John Coinman returns to the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival; and a new "Stories That Soar!" with some 1st grade humor.
"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you!": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A SandHill Day" by nature writer Rebekah Doyle; and the final essay from "The Class of 2024" about how teens help each other through difficult times.
Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered
Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.
The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires
A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.
Two new books that bring important histories to light.
Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".
Pima County publishes 2023 Multi-Species Conservation Plan report
The county’s latest report highlights habitat protection, invasive species removal and wildlife monitoring.
Ironwood Pig Sanctuary
Mary Schanz and her team care for 680 pigs in Marana, making Ironwood the largest pot-belly pig sanctuary in the country.
Arizona’s Sonoran Chub at risk as border wall blocks critical streamflow
Threatened fish species faces threats from border infrastructure.
Arizona tribes receive nearly $750k for climate adaptation plans
The funding comes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' annual tribal community resilience awards program.
Monarch butterfly population crisis sparks endangered species proposal
Public input sought on new proposal to protect monarch butterflies under Endangered Species Act.
Debate heats up in Arizona over using dog packs for hunting
Game and Fish Commission balances tradition and modern wildlife management.
Artists from ArtWorks bring their ideas of home to "Won't You Be My Neighbor?".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Tucson Bird Alliance will be making a difference in 2025; and actor and history buff Fred Pitts brings his one-man show "Aren't You..?" to Tucson.
