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How students are responding after a school year of remote learning

Sep 3, 2021 The Buzz talks with educators about the work that remains to keep kids learning, and emotionally and physically healthy.

The redistricting process will reshape the boundaries of Arizona's congressional and legislative districts, including around Pima County.

After census comes redistricting for battleground state

Aug 27, 2021 Independent commission will redraw Arizona's political map.

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine

Aug 27, 2021 Assistant director of the Arizona Health Services Department discusses efforts to boost the state's vaccination rate.

A new normal as students, faculty start the semester

Aug 27, 2021 The fall semester begins with a surge in COVID-19 cases and some adjusting.

In Arizona, migrant and refugee groups prepare to help Afghans

Aug 27, 2021 Governor, top legislator say the state is ready to help.

The U.S.-Mexico border in Southern Arizona, photographed from the air in August 2021.

Border by numbers: Dangers of the desert

Aug 27, 2021 Pima County is on pace for a record number of deaths in the desert this year.

The entrance to the U.S. Census Bureau's office in Tucson.

What new census data reveals about a changing Arizona

Aug 20, 2021 Researcher Jason Jurjevich explains what the census reveals about changing demographics and growth in the state.

Low water levels at Lake Mead outside Las Vegas are prompting water leaders throughout the Western U.S. to undertake negotiations over the Colorado River's future.

Water shortage on Colorado River triggers supply cuts for Arizona

Aug 20, 2021 The shortage means Arizona will see its share of water from the river slashed by 18% next year.

Small businesses face ongoing challenges from COVID-19 pandemic

Aug 20, 2021 Businesses face new uncertainty with Delta variant on the rise.

The so-called bathtub ring in Lake Mead.

Water cutbacks, new Census data and small businesses grapple with the pandemic

Aug 20, 2021 Plus, an update on COVID-19 booster shoots.

Will Thelander, of Tempe Farming Company, grows crops such as cotton and alfalfa but is also experimenting with guayule, a desert native plant that is being studied for the natural rubber it produces.

Arizona farmers prepare for water cuts

Aug 20, 2021 A third-generation farmer fears for the long-term sustainability of farming in Arizona.

Pima County health director on COVID-19 booster shots, outbreaks in schools

Aug 20, 2021 The CDC recommended those with compromised immune systems get a third vaccine booster shot.

File image of a Border Patrol vehicle on patrol along the Arizona-Mexico border.

Border by numbers: all Border Patrol sectors aren't equal

Aug 20, 2021 Data show who crosses the border depends on location.

The radio station in the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's reservation, which formerly housed the tribe's early voting site.

Legal settlement is a win for Pascua Yaqui voting rights.

Aug 18, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding Lewy Body Dementia; and remembering NPR broadcaster Neal Conan through his love of comic books.

A sign posted outside the University of Arizona BookStores at the Student Union reminds customers that masks are required to shop inside.

UA requiring masks indoors, but campus groups have other concerns about risks

Aug 13, 2021 The Coalition for Academic Justice at the University of Arizona says the campus community should have more input in the UA's response to the pandemic.

An eviction hearing takes place virtually in the courtroom of Judge Ronald Newman at the Pima County Consolidated Justice Court on Aug. 11, 2021.

With moratorium in place, how eviction cases are processed in court

Aug 13, 2021 Plus, new legal resources available to tenants in Pima County facing eviction.

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