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Many mountain communities are determined--and even defiant--in the wake of devastating fire damage.

"Still Here, Still Green"

Jul 15, 2011 White Mountains residents pull together, plan economic future in fire's wake
Low-intensity flames from a preventive "burnout" operation meant to stop the Wallow Fire.

Web Feature: After the Fire

Jul 15, 2011 Faced with a charred landscape, experts must decide how to heal Arizona's forests—and prevent the megafires of the future

Marijuana’s Effects on the Brain

Jul 15, 2011 Part 5 of AZPM's Controversy over Cannabis series seeks expert opinions on marijuana's long-term effects on those who smoke it.
City of Tucson.

Visualizing Crime

Jul 14, 2011 On-line map helps police and residents see crime trends in the city

The Violent Roots of Marijuana

Jul 14, 2011 Part 4 of AZPM's Controversy over Cannabis series reveals the darker side of the marijuana story

Who Oversees a Secret Garden?

Jul 13, 2011 Part 3 of AZPM's Controversy over Cannabis series visits a grow house to ask the question: How do you regulate home-grown medical marijuana?
Thousands of migratory bats reside under Tucson bridges during the summer months.

Befriending the Bats Among Us

Jul 12, 2011 Historically maligned creatures gaining respect through education

9/11 Flag Flies for Tucson Shooting Victims

Jul 8, 2011 An historic flag joins the Tucson community in remembering the tragic events of January 8

Wildfires Fan Political Flames

Jul 8, 2011 Thin Arizona's forests to stop fires, legislators urge, but others say it's not so simple
LouRae Whitehead, director of animal care at the Tucson Wildlife Center, applies antibacterial cream to the burned feet of this red-tailed hawk.

Aiding Wildfire's Wilder Victims

Jul 7, 2011 Displaced and injured animals get help from Tucson educational and rescue centers
The giant water bug, a top predator that can eat frogs and fish, serves as an indicator of stream health.

Bugs Tell Story of Fire and Stream

Jun 28, 2011 Aquatic insects in the Chiricahua Mountains help biologists understand fire's impact
Researchers hope the bacterial communities' hidden abilities--including the ability to produce their own crystals in the lab--will prove useful to society and helpful in managing the cave.

Web Feature: What Lies Beneath

Jun 26, 2011 In the hidden reaches of Kartchner Caverns, a world of mysterious microbes thrives
Arizona Week studio interview

University Foundations Emerge from Recession

Jun 24, 2011 Higher-education contributions are on the rise, fund-raising chiefs say
Across Southern Arizona, hundreds of unsolved murders await answers.

Living with a Cold Case

Jun 23, 2011 Homicide survivors face difficult journey when questions go unanswered
Kelly Guinn's breast cancer treatment complements chemotherapy with alternative therapies.

One Woman's Cancer Journey

Jun 20, 2011 Kelli Guinn is battling her breast cancer with the help of a unique, holistic treatment program
With their reputation for excellence, the Apache 8 crew was often chosen to lead firefighting efforts.

Web Feature: The Wildfire Women

Jun 19, 2011 The all-female Apache 8 crew broke down barriers as it battled fires across the West

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