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President Barack Obama helped begin the healing process with the people of Tucson, the nation, and the world to honor Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the many others who were injured or lost in Saturday’s tragic shooting.

UPDATE: Obama, Romney Clash on Immigration

Jun 22, 2012 They make competing presentations to influential Latino organization

Phoenix based photographer Scott Baxter traveled across Arizona for more than 10 years to complete this project, which includes 100 striking black-and-white photos of families who have been ranching since, or before, Arizona became a state in 1912.

Photographer Strives to Capture Vanishing Culture

Jun 21, 2012 Scott Baxter travels the state to record the ranching tradition

Ruanda Dolak, who lives with bipolar disorder, lost many of her mental health services after a series of state budget cuts.

Web Feature: A New Chance for Mental Health?

Jun 21, 2012 With some state funding restored, patients and providers plan the future of mental health care

78 year-old GED Graduate Mary Bowman received her GED at Pima Community College.

Never Too Late for 78-year-old Great-Grandmother

Jun 20, 2012 Tucson resident earns her GED this year, 62 years after leaving high school

State Revenues Slow But Still at Surplus

Jun 20, 2012 Corporate refund, other factors push May collections down 9.2%

New U.S. citizens recite Pledge of Allegiance recently in Las Vegas.

Citizenship Applications Rise 15%

Jun 20, 2012 Election year phenomenon sees smaller increase than in past

Tucson Unified School District students.

School Sales Tax Initiative Hits Legal Snag

Jun 20, 2012 Campaign calls it 'clerical error;' state official says he will reject petitions

Patches commemorating various firefighting efforts adorn the NAFRI walls.

Learning From Fire

Jun 19, 2012 Interagency institute trains fire managers and analyzes fire behaviors

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) swears in Ron Barber (D-Arizona) June 19, 2012. Barber's wife, Nancy, joined them for the ceremony.

Barber Sworn in to Giffords Seat

Jun 19, 2012 New CD8 congressman takes oath at U.S. Capitol

Tucson Electric Power's solar panels in TUSD.

More Schools Get Solar Panels From TEP

Jun 18, 2012 TUSD sites schools get second round of alternative energy equipment

Tucson Tea Party Trent Humphries (right), Pima County Democratic Party Chairman Jeff Rogers (middle left) and Former state lawmaker Pete Hershberger (middle right) join host Jim Nintzel (right) to discuss the week in local politics.

AZ Illustrated: Political Roundtable, Friday, June 15, 2012

Jun 15, 2012 Host Jim Nintzel leads discussion of CD8's past and future; plus, Grijalva on immigration

The front door to the Congressional District 8 office in Tucson reflects Democrat Ron Barber's victory two days after the special election to fill the vacant seat in Congress.

Barber Opens Congressional Offices

Jun 14, 2012 Arizona's newest representative starts constituent services

Home Foreclosures Spike in May

Jun 14, 2012 Arizona ranks second in nation in residential real estate distress

Democrat Ron Barber celebrates his win in Congressional District 8 with his former boss, Gabrielle Giffords.

BARBER WINS CD8 SPECIAL ELECTION

Jun 12, 2012 GOP's Kelly concedes; Barber has 52.3% to Kelly's 45.1%

The race to fill the vacancy in Congressional District 8 is between Democrat Ron Barber, Republican Jesse Kelly and Green Charlie Manolakis.

Election Day: Find Out Where to Vote

Jun 12, 2012 Three candidates vying to serve for next seven months

U.S. Latinos Flex Economic Muscle

Jun 12, 2012 $1 trillion in national spending, including $40B in Arizona

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