Arizona passes 6 million in administered vaccine doses
ore than 3.3 million people statewide have received at least the first dose with around 2.9 million fully vaccinated
San Carlos Apache Tribe nearly halts spread of coronavirus
Average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week
Local tribes update current COVID-19 health policies
The Tohono O'odham Nation reaffirmed its masking requirements, while the Pascua Yaqui Tribe approved a resolution to lift its stay-at-home order.
Slow summer of adjustment expected for COVID-aware citizens
The Memorial Day weekend is the first test for many who are ditching their masks.
Campaign to discuss COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy launching in Tucson
A group of community organizers will soon be reaching out to Tucsonans to answer questions or help register people for the vaccine.
Navajo Nation names new financial officer during investigation
After reports of 'concerns and irregularities' with a COVID-19 testing contract, the tribe names Elizabeth Begay to head the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller.
Arizona's budget, teen mental health support and school sports
In this week's episode of Arizona 360, the team also discusses COVID-19 updates.
Realities of masking and vaccination changes for Arizona
The head of the Arizona Department of Health Services discusses what she's advising people to do in this leg of the pandemic.
UA athletics prepares for 'somewhat normal academic year'
Though, the university says it will take a few years for athletic scholarships and demand to even out.
Arizona leads the nation in rural COVID-19 vaccinations
The CDC says Arizona is tops in some categories and low in others.
The NPR Student Podcast Challenge searches for the voices of tomorrow.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Brenna Wynn Greer follows the history of Black image makers in her book "Represented"; and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks reflects on her novel of life during the bubonic plague, called "Year of Wonders".
Pima County drops mask mandate
Following CDC guidance, board recommends masks for the unvaccinated.
Ducey ends federal $300 weekly unemployment bonus
Governor offers $2,000 "Back to work" bonus instead.
News roundup: Navajo Nation opposes new voting law, Tucson to receive over $135 million in federal relief
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, May 13.
U.S. Treasury Dept. has announced methodology for tribal COVID relief
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will be splitting $20 billion of COVID relief across eligible tribal governments.
