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Vials of naloxone, which can be used to counter the effects of an opioid overdose.

New report shows opioid deaths increased despite state initiatives

Sep 12, 2022 Opioid overdose deaths increased by 120% between 2017 to 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
A housing subdivision under construction in Tucson off Silverbell Road. December 2020.

Arizona sees increase in housing permits

Sep 12, 2022 Many Western and Sunbelt states topped the list.
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA language and culture programs receive federal grant money

Sep 12, 2022 The funds will also improve studies in less commonly taught languages.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs

Democrat Katie Hobbs says no to Arizona governor debate

Sep 12, 2022 She wanted individual interviews.
A worker demonstrates her skills at the Chicago Women in Trades facility. Illinois was one of the top 10 states for union representation last year, at 13.9% of workers, more than 2.5 times Arizona’s rate of 5.4%, despite slow gains in the state.

Union membership in Arizona inches up

Sep 12, 2022 The state still trails much of the nation.

Court: 292-year sentence in string of nonviolent burglaries is not excessive

Sep 11, 2022 The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said it could not get involved in the case.
The sun sets over Tucson in July 2020, which was the hottest July on record.

Climate tool brings the bad news

Sep 11, 2022 Advocates hope that brings good outcomes
Construction Area Only sign

Federal funds for water projects a fraction of what Arizona says it needs

Sep 10, 2022 The state says it needs more than $1 billion.

US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 crisis line

Sep 10, 2022 Arizona has more than 20 federally recognized tribes.
File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Arizona sees its first Tribal Area Health Education Center

Sep 9, 2022 The center will work to bolster health care education and training to American Indian communities.
The Tucson Police Department, like many others around the country, is actively trying to find qualified applicants who want to join the force.

TPD official up for Seattle Police Chief

Sep 9, 2022 Assistant Chief Kevin Hall is a finalist for the job.
Police officers in downtown Tucson on June 24, 2022.

Federal judge blocks Arizona law limiting filming of police

Sep 9, 2022 U.S. District Judge John Tuchi agreed with the American Civil Liberties Union and multiple media organizations that the law appeared to violate the First Amendment.
A vacant lot is used as a place to stack and assemble sandbags for use by residents whose properties are at risk of flooding.

The Buzz: A strong monsoon brings road closures and floods

Sep 9, 2022 Why does some infrastructure get overwhelmed by above-average summer rain?
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Pima County employees to receive time off for Juneteenth commemoration

Sep 9, 2022 County supervisors vote to add paid time off, but employees have choice in when to take it.
Arizona guard Aari McDonald, left, celebrates with head coach Adia Barnes at the end of a women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against Connecticut Friday, April 2, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Arizona won 69-59.

Aari McDonald returning to UA

Sep 8, 2022 She will continue to play in the WNBA.
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Willcox football and cheer league a victim of embezzlement

Sep 8, 2022 The treasurer allegedly took tens of thousands of dollars.

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