Low Funding Contributes to Teacher Turnover, Educators Say

Feb 23, 2015 Starting teacher pay in Arizona, averaging $32,000, is 12% lower than national average of $36,000.

Missed Insurance Deadline? Maybe Not.

Feb 23, 2015 Federal gov. extends window to buy health insurance to end of April to avoid tax penalty

TUSD Cancels AIMS Tests in Light of New State Law

Feb 22, 2015 Enacted Friday, legislation eliminates graduation requirement to pass test for 4 years

METRO WEEK: Tucson Beer Brewing Becoming Big Business

Feb 20, 2015 Craft beverages continue growing in popularity; one brewmaster's search for all local products.

AZ WEEK: Will Congress Pass Immigration Reform?

Feb 20, 2015 McSally, pushing legislation; Grijalva wants comprehensive package; McCain seeks to end impasse.

Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School

Feb 20, 2015 State law, effective Friday, eliminates mandate to pass AIMS or any state exam to graduate

METRO WEEK EXTRA: In Search of Local Brewing Products

Feb 20, 2015 All components needed to make craft beers truly Tucson products are falling into place.

Transgender Woman Held in Male Immigrant Detention Center

Feb 20, 2015 Activists pushing for release of Guatemalan immigrant, end to alleged abuse inside facility.

Arizona's Beer Industry is Growing

Feb 20, 2015 Looking at the state's growing craft brewing industry and legislation that could soon be affecting it.

Life-changing Experiences While Serving Overseas

Feb 19, 2015 Peace Corps volunteers say life abroad opens new horizons, and is unforgettable.

Gone Missing: Family's Search for Long-Lost Daughter

Feb 19, 2015 Nearly 30 years later, Rochelle Ihm's disappearance in Phoenix remains unresolved.

Insect Forces Expanded Arizona Citrus Quarantine

Feb 19, 2015 Tiny bug psyllid can carry 'citrus greening disease,' and has devastated parts of Florida's crop.

Supporters of Mexican Immigrant in Sanctuary Start Campaign

Feb 18, 2015 Almost 7 months after woman went into sanctuary, 'We Stand With Rosa' effort is begun.

Legislation OKs Kin to Payday Loan Industry in Arizona

Feb 18, 2015 Lawmakers push bill out of committee to allow high-interest 'flex loans' for those with bad credit.

Gone Missing: Arizona Nearly Leading the Nation in Missing Persons Cases

Feb 18, 2015 Federal statistics show high numbers of unidentifed remains, too; promixity to border among reasons.

Rockies Snow Pack Slightly Below Average

Feb 18, 2015 Measurements show pack at 90% of long-term average, rare decent news in drought-stricken region.

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