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National Park tourism contributes billions to Arizona's economy

More than 10,000,000 visited Arizona's national parks in 2022.

Douglas' current downtown along G Avenue, which includes the historic Gadsden Hotel. July 10, 2023.

Douglas Downtown Revitalization Project adjustments, gain criticism from locals

Petitions have circulated against the city's plan to update infastructure of the downtown area.

An A-10 makes a pass over the runway at Tucson's Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. July 2021.

Air Force wants Davis-Monthan AFB to house new unit

The new wing will replace the retiring A-10s.

The city of Phoenix has teamed up with the nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul and metal fabrication company Steel + Spark to provide another shelter option using shipping containers.

‘Very personal project’: Repurposed shipping containers provide alternative shelter for those experiencing homelessness

There is no lease or time limit for how long each resident can stay.

The summer of 2023 will be remembered for this unusual pairing of films.

The "Barbenheimer" Experience Arrives in Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Using a natural desert resource in a new way; and ""Chasing the Ghost Bear: On the Trail of America’s Lost Super Beast".

Tourists gather around a horse-drawn carriage in Tombstone.

Arizona tourism reaches highs since pandemic

Funding generated by the tourism industry in Arizona continues to increase, reaching nearly pre-pandemic levels.

Cities looking to increase employee wages in budgets for new fiscal year

The goal is to make salaries more competitive and help retain employees

Cochise College Student Wellness Manager Loren Gladwill (left), and Cochise College Sophomore and work study Isidro Calvillo (21, right) inside the Cochise Cupboard Food Pantry, which is located in the 600 building at the college's Douglas Campus. July 3, 2023.

Cochise College food pantry gets $30,000 grant

The funds will be used in-part to add cooking and nutrition workshops for students

City of Phoenix to stop funding Mesa airport operation next year

Officials have issued notice to the CEO and board of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, which owns and operates the airport, that Phoenix will cease its membership on June 30, 2024.

The Buzz: Revitalizing San Manuel

Residents want to keep the former company town going, and are looking to build community and bring in jobs.

Tomatoes on their way north across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trade between Arizona, Mexico well above pre-pandemic levels

A new University of Arizona reports shows many economic indicators between Arizona and Mexico are up, including exports, imports and and northbound border crossings.

Kalman Mannis, the Board President of the Food Bank of Tombstone, said that the food bank is looking for food that is shelf-stable. May 30, 2023.

Cochise County holds county-wide food drive

The food drive will run from June 18-25

The Buzz: An economic update for Southern Arizona and beyond

Economists say they see some slowing ahead for the area's economy, but belay worries of a recession

BJ's Hand-Cranked Socks

Barbara Schroeder knits socks with a 130-year-old antique sock knitting machine and cannot emphasize enough, the importance of wearing wool socks, even in summer.

The average price for a gallon of unleaded in Arizona this week was about$4.68, with prices higher in Tucson and Phoenix. Arizona had the third-highest average price in the country.

It’s summer and Arizona gas prices sizzle to third-highest in country

Arizona prices trail only California and Hawaii according to AAA.

The Mexican flag seen from the Castro Port of Entry in Douglas.

More people crossing border at Cochise County ports

Cross-border traffic rebounded after the pandemic.

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