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An electronic sign notifies the public that appointments are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of Pima County's vaccination sites. January 2021.

AZ turns down FEMA COVID vaccine sites, Pima County unhappy

Mar 19, 2021 The county is still trying to get the federal help.

A sold sign outside of a Meritage Home under construction at a community development in Marana on March 17, 2021.

Southern Arizona growth, Gila County vaccinations, understanding variants

Mar 19, 2021 As more companies and people relocate to the state, what does sustainable growth look like?

Health care workers prepare doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event in Globe on March 13, 2020.

Gila County first to expand vaccine eligibility to residents, workers 18 and up

Mar 19, 2021 Tony Paniagua visited a recent vaccination event to learn more about the county's approach.

Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses and schools adapt to changes in COVID restrictions

Mar 19, 2021 Following orders from Gov. Doug Ducey, schools will offer in-person classes starting this week.

News roundup: State vaccine appointments opening up, unemployment claims approaching pre-COVID levels

Mar 18, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 18.

This stretch of the Colorado River near Moab, Utah is currently in extreme drought.

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

Mar 18, 2021 West will be especially hard hit

The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

Arizona bill would shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits

Mar 17, 2021 Republicans backed the measure in a party-line vote in the House Judiciary Committee

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

Mayor Romero marks one year since COVID emergency declaration

Mar 17, 2021 Mayor honors Tucsonans who made "tremendous sacrifices"

News roundup: County considers mandatory employee vaccinations, rural towns scramble to prep for asylum seekers

Mar 17, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 17.

A tent at the University of Arizona where people can confirm their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. January 2021.

State vaccine appointments to open up on Fridays

Mar 17, 2021 12,000 slots available in Tucson.

Unemployment leveling out at pre-COVID levels

Mar 17, 2021 Pandemic unemployment is still higher than regular unemployment.

A stage inside the former Ann Ott Elementary School in Phoenix now serves as the intake area for staff and volunteers with the International Rescue Committee who process asylum-seeking families staying at the former school-turned shelter.

Rural officials say towns are ill-prepared for asylum seekers

Mar 17, 2021 Mayor Chris Riggs says his town doesn't have a shelter or aid groups to care for families.

Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and her husband at her graduation at Stanford University.

Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation

Mar 17, 2021 Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.

One of the UA-produced mirrors that will make up the Giant Magellan Telescope array.

Newest UA telescope mirror in cool down phase

Mar 16, 2021 Technicians are preparing to polish it for use in a mountaintop observatory

News roundup: One million Arizonans fully vaccinated, Latino vaccination rates fall behind

Mar 16, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 16.

COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in a drive-up facility at Banner South. From January 25, 2021.

Pima County considers requiring vaccines for employees

Mar 16, 2021 Supervisors discuss possible mandate.

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