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This photo accompanied a July 10, 2024 social media post in which congressman Raul Grijalva announced he has finished cancer treatments "for now."

Colleagues, environmentalists and more offer condolences after Rep. Grijalva's passing

Mar 13, 2025 The longtime Southern Arizona elected official was known for his work on a handful of issues.
U.S. Congressman Raul Grijalva speaking with supporters of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren at a town hall at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Ariz., on Aug. 1, 2019.

Raúl Grijalva Dead at 77

Mar 13, 2025 The Tucson native represented his hometown in Congress for over two decades.
A file image of a judge's gavel in a courtroom at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

Judge denies qualified immunity for Tucson officers in 2020 in-custody death

Mar 13, 2025 Damien Alvarado died about 90 minutes after police officers arrested him.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly questioning Secretary of Defense nominee Peter Hegseth during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2024

AZ Sen. Mark Kelly urges Trump to reconsider tariffs

Mar 12, 2025 Kelly warns they hurt Arizona's economy, raise prices, and threaten key industries.
Attorney General Kris Mayes speaking with attendees on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives on opening day of the 57th legislature in Phoenix, Arizona. January 13, 2025

Arizona AG urges Trump administration to halt federal firings in case to be heard Wednesday

Mar 12, 2025 Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is among the Democratic attorneys general in 19 states suing the Trump administration over its mass firing of federal workers.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero speaks to supporters of Prop. 414, shortly after initial voting results showed 69% of Tucson voters rejected a half-cent sales tax increase.

Prop 414 Results: Tucson voters reject sales tax hike

Mar 11, 2025 The measure saw an early defeat in initial vote counts Tuesday night.
Protest supporting Palestinians at Arizona State University's Tempe campus on Friday, April 26, 2024

Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations

Mar 11, 2025 The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.
Montezuma Castle National Monument in Camp Verde, Arizona.

Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona

Mar 10, 2025 Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly shakes the hand of a Ukrainian soldier during his visit to Kyiv.

Elon Musk calls AZ Senator Mark Kelly a "traitor" following Ukraine visit

Mar 10, 2025 Senator Mark Kelly's visit comes as the United States pauses aid to Ukraine.
A University of Arizona student walks between buildings in the Student Success District on campus.

UA search committee selects four candidates for Provost

Mar 10, 2025 Interviews begin March 17.
The University of Arizona was the first four-year public university in the state of Arizona to be federally recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Trump's DEI ban could take $800 million from Arizona universities

Mar 10, 2025 Affected grants cover wildfires, pollution, public health and more.

Arizona prisoner set to be executed next week passes up chance to ask for reprieve

Mar 10, 2025 Gunches is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on March 19.
The OneCourt device combines haptic feedback with audio descriptions to provide a comprehensive experience for blind and low-vision fans.

Phoenix Suns become third professional sports team to offer OneCourt’s haptic display for blind and low vision fans

Mar 9, 2025 OneCourt designed a way for blind and low vision NBA fans to further enjoy the game.
Gov. Katie Hobbs meets with with stakeholders on March 7, 2025, in Nogales, Arizona, to discuss the challenges of fluctuating fresh produce tariffs on Mexico.

Fluctuating tariffs causing instability for Arizona produce

Mar 8, 2025 The uncertainty of fluctuating tariffs is causing hardship and economic instability for Arizona produce companies, according to small business owners and larger produce companies who recently shared their concerns with Governor Katie Hobbs.
Shovels at the groundbreaking of the Milagro on Oracle apartment complex in Tucson, Ariz., on Aug 24, 2023.

Report: Tucson needs 13,000 low-income housing units as shortage persists

Mar 8, 2025 A new proposed zoning tool is trying to limit restrictions that often deter developers.
Flags from Arizona's 22 federally recognized tribes displayed at the University of Arizona bookstore in November 2020.

Federal government to close Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Regional Office, alarming tribes

Mar 8, 2025 General Services Administration plans to close the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Western Region Regional Office in Phoenix, raising tribal concerns over service disruptions for 53 tribes, including 20 in Arizona.

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