Pima County officials address challenges of homelessness following Supreme Court ruling
Local leaders highlight need for resources and humane solutions.
Arizona researchers tackle urban heat with innovative weather data collection
UA team partners with DOE’s Brookhaven Lab to study and mitigate extreme heat in the Southwest.
Why "Breaking Bread" is a different approach to political discussion.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How art can help with in-hospital healing; Luis Alberto Urrea on how his literature career began; and "Stories That Soar!" considers the meaning of love.
Community aid groups, local leaders react to US Supreme Court homeless encampment decision
The Supreme Court ruled Friday on Gates Pass vs. Johnson, saying anti-camping bans were not cruel and unusual punishment, even when homeless people have no other place to go.
PACC calling for temporary foster homes in preparation for Fourth of July
Individuals that foster a large dog for two weeks can receive $5 a day.
Understanding men's mental health, and overcoming depression
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Pascua Yaqui Tribe welcome new leadership; and the legacy of screen actor Donald Sutherland.
Tucson receives new upcycled cooling center
The new cooling center is located at the Amazon Shelter on West Miracle Mile.
Pedestrian deaths up in Tucson
So far in 2024 there have been 17 pedestrian and 6 bicycle fatalities.
UA leadership talks budget cuts, seeks organizational restructure of athletic department
New budget structure reduces $177 million deficit to $52 million
Tucson special election for proposed sales tax canceled
The city's mayor and council unanimously moved to cancel the election during a Tuesday meeting.
EPA Orders Air Force, AZ National Guard to address PFAS contamination at Tucson Superfund Site
Emergency directive aims to mitigate health threats from toxic chemicals in Tucson’s groundwater, pushing for immediate cleanup action and cost sharing.
Monument Valley's important role in the classic westerns of John Ford & John Wayne.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A local librarian is recognized for his dedication to youth mental health; and a personal story about what the U.S. flag can represent.
Report: Tucson-area housing market at low risk of downturn
The report ranked Pima County among the least vulnerable to price drops in the country.
HUD will allow more federal dollars to go toward electric bill assistance
Government officials visited a public housing complex in Tucson to make the announcement.
The Buzz: Coping with Extreme Heat
As summer temperatures get dangerous, we look at efforts to keep people safe.
