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This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports 2,840 more COVID-19 cases, but just 1 death

Oct 31, 2021 The seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths both increased over the past two weeks.

The proposed site of the Rosemont Copper mining project is in the Santa Rita Mountains in Southern Arizona.

State OK's open-pit mine site's reclamation plan near Tucson

Oct 31, 2021 Opponents argued that Hudbay Minerals Inc. didn’t address major issues.

Pima County orders COVID-19 vaccines for children

Oct 30, 2021 Federal officials are moving towards approving the vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

U.S. Supreme Court building, Washington, D.C.

Supreme Court to hear Arizona immigration challenge

Oct 29, 2021 The Attorney General wants to force the enforcement of an immigration rule the federal government no longer wants to defend.

The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

Rep. Becky Nutt resigning from Legislature

Oct 29, 2021 The Cochise County Board of Supervisors will appoint her successor.

Arizona reports 3,691 additional COVID cases, 63 more deaths

Oct 29, 2021 The state reported 1,718 COVID-in patients, keeping the state on a level of hospitalizations that has plateaued in that vicinity all month.

File image of monsoon rain in Saguaro National Park.

Interior Department releases Indian Youth Service Corps Program draft guidelines

Oct 29, 2021 The department said the Indigenous youth corps will work on conservation projects in public, tribal and Hawaiian lands.

File image of the Winged Victory weather vane atop the copper dome at the historic Capitol Building in Phoenix.

Arizona redistricting commission approves draft congressional, legislative maps

Oct 28, 2021 Over objections from Democrats, draft includes Republican-leaning district in Pima County.

US proposes changes to Mexican gray wolf management

Oct 28, 2021 Officials argue removing population limits and setting goals for genetic diversity will help the endangered species.

Aaron Payment of the National Congress of American Indians displays an old tribal ID card during a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs' oversight hearing October 27,2021.

Congress hears from Indigenous leaders about voting barriers

Oct 28, 2021 The hearing was a forum for Indigenous leaders to advocate for the proposed Native American Voting Rights Act of 2021.

Arizona reports 2,795 more COVID cases, reduces death total

Oct 28, 2021 The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks.

The dome atop the Arizona Capitol Museum at the State Capitol in Phoenix. January 2021.

Pinal County board chooses new legislators for vacant seats

Oct 27, 2021 Teresa Martinez and Neal Carter will fill seats representing Pinal County and northern Pima County.

A file image of a judge's gavel in a courtroom at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.

President nominates longtime prosecutor to serve as U.S. Attorney for Arizona

Oct 27, 2021 Gary Restaino has been chief of the criminal division and white collar crime section.

The Colorado River Basin continues to be sapped dry by increasing temperatures and diminished precipitation.

Drought to continue, say weather experts

Oct 26, 2021 The 2021 monsoon did little to help.

Volunteers check voter registration at a voting station.

Secretary of state warns of threats to election workers

Oct 26, 2021 Hobbs tells Senate committee that election offices are grappling with high turnover in the face of threats and harassment.

Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry. August 2021.

Pima County administrator suffered 'serious head injury,' broken ribs in crash

Oct 26, 2021 The county said Chuck Huckelberry was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.

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