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A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

18.4 Percent of Tucson Mortgages Cosigned by a Second Party

Practice is on the rise in Tucson, but still below national average.
Opioid-related deaths are on the rise in Arizona.

Arizona Releases Plan to Fight Opioid Epidemic

A Department of Health Services report outlines 12 actions to fight the opioid crisis.
Dionisio de la Viña, one of the NAMI volunteers, discusses how building a book club for readers interested in mental, health developed into a community as well.

Forums to Explore Community Impact of Mental Illness

Public events to foster discussion about mental health-related issues, including incarceration, law enforcement, and treatment.
Perla Rojas (left) and Ana Mendoza (center) were among the DACA recipients who gathered on the University of Arizona mall Tuesday afternoon.

UA's DACA Students Rally After Trump Ends Program

Students and supporters gathered in a show of solidarity for those whose legal status is now in limbo.
Star-gazing at Kartchner Caverns State Park.

Lights Go Out at Kartchner Caverns, Newest Dark-Sky Park

Managing artificial light benefits astronomy, wildlife and humans, association director says.

Sun Tran Route Changes Proposed

Open houses this week scheduled to get feedback on changes.

'Mini-Spike' in AZ Gas Prices After Hurricane Harvey Expected to Pass Quickly

An industry analyst says a significant rise isn't expected, and prices should return to normal by the end of the month.
A man rests in the shade on a hot day in Tucson.

Dry, Hot August Follows Record-Setting July Rain

Weather Service meteorologist says storms become less frequent in September, unless a large Pacific storm hits.
Cars travel on the Catalina Highway.

AAA: Arizonans Will Take to the Road, Nature Labor Day Weekend

Survey notes that the holiday is a popular travel time for couples, not families.
A fire tower burned by the Frye Fire in 2017.

Looking Back on Fire Season in Arizona, and Places Touched by the Flames

Wildfire activity rose statewide, and Southern Arizona was home to some of the state's largest fires.
Democrat Paul Durham won the Ward 3 primary election. Green Mike Cease won the Ward 6 primary election.

Tucson City Council Primary: Durham leads Ward 3, Cease leads Ward 6

Wards 3 and 6 primary winners go on to city-wide general election.
A Vote Here sign outside a polling place.

Still Have Your Tucson Ballot? Here's Where to Take It

City Council primary races to be decided today; winners move on to November ballot.
The start of David Yetman West Trail, near Gates Pass.

Love the Outdoors? There's a Way to Help Others Enjoy It

Pima County is looking for volunteer 'trail stewards' to assist with safety, accessibility.
The five-day outlook shows a strong chance that a cyclone will form of the Baja Peninsula by the end of the week, possibly bringing storms to Southern Arizona.

Large Pacific Storm Could Bring Heavy Rain to Southern Arizona

Storm forming south of the Baja Peninsula has strong chance of becoming a cyclone.
A lone saguaro silhouetted against the sunset on Tumamoc Hill.

UA Increasing Access to Tumamoc Hill

Change likely to bring more hikers, but also protect environment.

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