Rocque Perez Appointed to Tucson City Council Ward 5 Seat
The current director of a regional education board will serve through Dec 1.
Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park
A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.
Resettlement agencies warn admissions system is dismantled, despite court orders
When Trump abruptly ended the Refugee Resettlement Program, newly arrived families in Tucson and across the U.S. were left stranded—along with vetted refugees abroad. Three months later, despite court rulings, the system to bring them may no longer exist.
Guatemalan woman in immigration custody gives birth in Tucson
Her baby is a U.S. citizen, but she is not.
Saguaro National Park expands
The latest land acquisition brings the park closer to a connected corridor across Tucson's west side.
Tucson faces hurdles in meeting state middle housing law, study finds
City planners warn that Tucson must do more than just change zoning rules.
New leader for Planetary Science Institute
Tucson-based organization brings scientists together from around the world.
Veterans show support for Tucson VA staff amid looming cuts
Veterans for Peace say they will be outside the Tucson VA every Friday morning to support staff and veterans.
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
It is not clear that the president has the authority to make such orders to CPB under the law.
Tucson protestors turn out for nationwide May Day rallies
More than 1000 people marched in support of federal workers and immigrants.
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR
The broadcasters get roughly half a billion dollars in public money, and have been preparing for the possibility of stiff cuts since Trump's election.
University of Arizona announces leadership shifts for colleges of health sciences
All colleges will now report to the Office of the Provost after the elimination of a Senior Vice President role.
VA job cuts loom but deadline moves
Sec. Collins says layoffs won’t affect healthcare, but Tucson VA staff worry about impact on veterans and support roles.
TUSD to make dozens of administrative cuts
Tucson Unified School District has identified dozens of vacant administrative positions to cut to help reduce the $8.5 million year-over-year deficit.
“Adulting 101” class helps Pima County inmates rebuild after jail
Freedom Management classes focus on life skills and personal responsibility for the justice-involved.
