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A COVID-19 vaccination site set up on the University of Arizona Mall. January 2021.

State health officials getting ready to move COVID vaccine sites inside.

Mar 21, 2021 Rising temperatures mean outdoor locations will soon move.

Democratic state Senator Kirsten Engel of Tucson is running for the U.S. House of Representatives. March 2020

State Sen. Engel running for Congress

Mar 21, 2021 The three-term lawmaker is hoping to replace Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick.

An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Education notebook: Deadline for reopening schools arrives, UA shows pandemic optimism

Mar 20, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

Governor Doug Ducey addresses members of the media in front of a portion of border wall near the Douglas Municipal Airport on March 19, 2021.

In Douglas visit, Gov. Doug Ducey calls rising apprehensions a 'man-made crisis' by Biden administriaton

Mar 20, 2021 Ducey toured the U.S.-Mexico border with Florida Senator Rick Scott and local law officers, aid groups say they were left out.

News roundup: Community responds to changes in COVID restrictions, forecasters track Southern Arizona’s growth

Mar 19, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 19.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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