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The Central Arizona Project canal just north of CAP headquarters near Phoenix.

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

Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego for Arizona's third district with Pima Community College governing board members Maria Garcia and Theresa Riel on Friday, Aug., 2, at the downtown campus' Center of Excellence in Applied Technology in Tucson, Ariz. Congressman Gallego is interested in expanding Arizona's workforce development in careers that do not require a four-year degree.

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.

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, in Tucson.

VA Secretary announces expansions to Tucson's VA Medical Center

Expansions to mental health and emergency services are expected to be complete by the end of the year.

The San Xavier School, on Tohono O'odham land. The school was founded in1864.

Back to school: San Xavier del Bac Mission School reopens after two-year hiatus

Historic catholic school welcomes young learners back to campus with renewed spirit and community support

<a href="https://map22.epa.gov/cimc/superfundZoom&params=0900684&15" target="_blank" style="font-weight:700;margin-right:6px">VIEW THIS MAP FULLSCREEN IN A NEW WINDOW</a>The ten square-mile Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site is depicted using orange diagonal lines. The site includes Tucson International Airport, Sections of the Tohono O'odham Nation (San Xavier District), Tucson and South Tucson residential areas, and Air Force Plant #44 Raytheon Missile Systems Company (AFP44). The site has contaminated groundwater and soil from former aircraft and electronics manufacturing and aircraft maintenance, fire drill trainings, and the leaking of chemicals from unlined landfills.

Tucson Superfund Site cleanup stalled by U.S. Air Force

EPA urges action on PFAS contamination as Air Force faces penalties for delayed cleanup plan.

Pima County Attorney Laura Conover at her campaign watch party at the Silver Room, on Primary Election night, Tuesday, July 30.

Laura Conover leads challenger Mike Jette after Tuesday night's primary

She looks ahead to advance reform initiatives and Right to Abortion Initiative.

Tucson Water's Advanced Oxidation Process Treatment Facility located at 1110 W. Irvington Road Tucson, Ariz. This facility that is operated and maintained by Tucson Water was brought online in 2014, and works in conjunction with the adjacent Tucson Airport Remediation Project (TARP) to treat for trichloroethylene known as TCE, 1,4 dioxane and other volatile organic compounds.

Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup

Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.

The Nazis required everyone to have identity papers. Hellpap went back to Berlin many years after the Holocaust and found a copy of his in an archive. He was 10 years old when this photo was taken.

"The Holocaust and Beyond: From the Boy Who Escaped the Nazis"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The story of Nick C. Hall, the Mayor of Old Tucson, and a song about spreading love, joy, and hope.

A graphic showing rainfall totals for Southern Arizona as of Friday, July 26, 2024.

A wet week brings above average rainfall totals for Southern Arizona

Tucson has accumulated almost four inches of rain since the season began.

ByBlocks, produced by ByFusion from non-recyclable plastic waste.

Changes to Tucson’s hard to recycle plastic program in effect

Plastic items must now be placed in Hefty Renew orange bags.

Riders approach the starting gate and Rillito Racetrack, 2018.

Not off to the races, Pima County suspends horse racing at the Rillito Racetrack in 2025 amid procurement controversy

County halts the process to ensure fair competition and assess the track's condition.

A male elegant trogon displays some of the colors that have made it very attractive for birders.

Tucson Audubon Society Gets Closer to choosing a New Name

Organization wants a future without the controversial "Audubon" associations

US Air Force challenges EPA’s emergency order on PFAS cleanup at Tucson Superfund Site

Military contests EPA’s jurisdiction and urgency of PFAS threats at Tucson site.

A photo of Joe Pera from the poster for season 2 of his Adult Swim television show, "Joe Pera Talks with You."

"A medium guy in general, across the board." Joe Pera talks with Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Checking in with the Tucson Audubon Society; and a Tucson knitter who is making socks the REAL old-fashioned way.

A welcome sign outside the Tucson Unified School District building.

AZ Supreme Court: State not responsible for TUSD desegregation expenses

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that the state does not have to reimburse Pima County for taxes levied for Tucson Unified’s programs stemming from its decades-long desegregation case.

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