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Patio extensions pop up at Tucson restaurants

A popular program is providing an economic boost during the Pandemic

Arizona passes 6 million in administered vaccine doses

ore than 3.3 million people statewide have received at least the first dose with around 2.9 million fully vaccinated

San Carlos Apache Tribe nearly halts spread of coronavirus

Average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week

Local tribes update current COVID-19 health policies

The Tohono O'odham Nation reaffirmed its masking requirements, while the Pascua Yaqui Tribe approved a resolution to lift its stay-at-home order.

Slow summer of adjustment expected for COVID-aware citizens

The Memorial Day weekend is the first test for many who are ditching their masks.

Campaign to discuss COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy launching in Tucson

A group of community organizers will soon be reaching out to Tucsonans to answer questions or help register people for the vaccine.

Navajo Nation names new financial officer during investigation

After reports of 'concerns and irregularities' with a COVID-19 testing contract, the tribe names Elizabeth Begay to head the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller.

UA athletics prepares for 'somewhat normal academic year'

Though, the university says it will take a few years for athletic scholarships and demand to even out.

A Sahuarita high school football team reflects on the pandemic

Walden Grove High School football head coach and players share how COVID-19 impacted their season and academic futures.

Realities of masking and vaccination changes for Arizona

The head of the Arizona Department of Health Services discusses what she's advising people to do in this leg of the pandemic.

Arizona leads the nation in rural COVID-19 vaccinations

The CDC says Arizona is tops in some categories and low in others.

The NPR Student Podcast Challenge searches for the voices of tomorrow.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Brenna Wynn Greer follows the history of Black image makers in her book "Represented"; and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks reflects on her novel of life during the bubonic plague, called "Year of Wonders".

Pima County drops mask mandate

Following CDC guidance, board recommends masks for the unvaccinated.

News roundup: Navajo Nation opposes new voting law, Tucson to receive over $135 million in federal relief

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 13.

Ducey ends federal $300 weekly unemployment bonus

Governor offers $2,000 "Back to work" bonus instead.

U.S. Treasury Dept. has announced methodology for tribal COVID relief

The U.S. Department of the Treasury will be splitting $20 billion of COVID relief across eligible tribal governments.

News roundup: UA scientists study volcanic activity on Mars, AZ reports nearly 500 more COVID cases

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 12.

City of Tucson to receive more than $135 million in federal COVID relief funds

Mayor Regina Romero says a special focus will be given to address housing affordability gaps worsened by pandemic.

News roundup: Ducey signs bill aimed at early voting, AZ voters take on Dreamers’ tuition next year

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 11.

State-run sites to give shots to kids 12-15

Arizona has state-run vaccination sites in metro Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Flagstaff.

County health report shows an uptick in overdose, borderland deaths in 2020

Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess says a record number of remains were found in the Arizona desert last year.

News roundup: UA kicks off graduations, OSIRIS-REx heads back to Earth

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 10.

COVID-19 case numbers continue to creep higher statewide

Arizona reports 939 additional COVID cases, 16 more deaths

News roundup: Checking in on migrant march, tribal police academy honors fallen officer

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 7.

Three million first COVID-19 doses dispensed in AZ

Vaccine hesitancy continues to mount in the state.

How to effectively address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

An immunologist at the UA discusses the need for educating people about the scientific process

News roundup: Tohono O'odham district leaders discuss pandemic, Boneyard looks back on 75 years of history

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 6.

News roundup: TEP brings on new solar storage system, UA adds Asian Pacific American studies minor

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 5.

News roundup: County FEMA vaccination sites open, UA mobilizes vaccines

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 4.

FEMA vaccination sites open in Pima County

Mobile clinics aim to reach underserved people.

UA delivering mobile COVID-19 vaccines

The university is trying to take vaccines to people who need it.

News roundup: Pentagon cancels border wall contracts, Biden raises refugee cap

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 3.

UA shifts all COVID-19 vaccines indoors

The vaccine pod is expected to close by the end of June.