Mixed immigration families could be eligible for the next COVID-19 relief benefits
U.S. citizens who live with an undocumented person have previously been barred from receiving any federal aid.
Arizona weekly unemployment drops
The last week of PUA shows a drop in claims.
Arizona reports over 5,000 new known virus cases for 7th day
Only 8% of all hospital beds and 7% of adult intensive care unit beds were not in use and available, according to the state.
Congress approves almost $1.4 billion for border wall
The money was brought to the floor Monday along with a broader COVID-19 relief bill.
Hermosillo among hardest hit Mexican capitals economically during pandemic
Among capital cities, Hermosillo had the fourth-largest loss of formal jobs and businesses, one group said.
Arizona virus death roll tops 8K with 2nd-largest daily rise
The Pima County Health Department on Monday warned that Tucson’s health care system was in danger of being overwhelmed.
New state benchmarks mean bars, restaurants can stay open
Relaxed rules were enacted last week with little notice.
Education notebook: Schools end the semester with budget and student grade woes
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Arizona continues string of record COVID-19 hospitalizations
The state also reported a fourth straight day of triple-digit deaths due to the current coronavirus surge.
Arizona weekly unemployment continues to fall
A major unemployment program is closing down.
Some Pima County libraries closing, changing service due to COVID-19 surge
Libraries will keep patrons outside.
Arizona to receive fewer vaccine doses than expected next week, health department says
The state will receive about 30,000 fewer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines than expected for the week of Dec. 20.
Banner-Phoenix morgue overflows with COVID-19 dead
Hospital calls on refrigerated trucks as the pandemic grows.
News roundup: Vaccine arrives in Pima County, checking in on the Santa Cruz River
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 18.
With focus on COVID-19, experts fear opioid crisis may worsen unseen
Local and national experts say a growing number of opioid overdoses and deaths is being overlooked.
