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A woman writes a postcard to the Tucson Mayor and Council asking them to reconsider a city ordinance that requires a permit to distribute food to 10 or more people in city parks on Friday, March 15, 2024.

City, aid groups debate permitting process for feeding unhoused

Ordinance 21-4b disqualifies certain homeless hotspots for community food distribution, because of their proximity to other free meals.
Photo titled, "Majestic Sunrise," taken at Zion National Park by Tim H. Murphy.

Two new books that bring important histories to light.

Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".
The Pima County Courthouse building in downtown Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County Board of Supervisors reviews federal funding freeze impact

Officials warn that paused grants and funding cuts could impact essential county programs.
A sign in front of a home for sale in the Sam Hughes neighborhood near the University of Arizona, September 2024.

High housing costs frustrate Arizonans, even as Tucson market cools

A new study suggests many Arizonans are willing to commute further if it means lower housing costs.
Supporters say a new Santa Cruz River Urban National Wildlife Refuge would enhance the Tucson metropolitan area and beyond. Currently, paths along the river are popular for pedestrians, bicyclists and other users.

Pima County publishes 2023 Multi-Species Conservation Plan report

The county’s latest report highlights habitat protection, invasive species removal and wildlife monitoring.
An electric side-loader garbage truck lifts a trash can in Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. This truck was paid for by the City of Tucson using environmental services funds and will participate in a pilot-program to be utilized on a residential refuse and recycling route throughout the city.

Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal

City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.
A sign in front of a home for sale in the Sam Hughes neighborhood near the University of Arizona, September 2024.

Tucson home prices down slightly as market shows signs of cooling.

Data from Realtor.com show a slight price dip and other signs of a moderating market.
Students, staff and faculty at the University of Arizona demonstrate outside the UA Administration building in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs amid several actions to soften DEI language on public-facing UA websites.

University of Arizona faculty: Removing DEI language is “damaging and dangerous” as students protest threat of further cuts

“Identity and language are interwoven,” said associate professor Vanessa Perry.
Students from "The Class of 2024" after performing their essays.

The Class of 2024: Student essays about graduating in a time of uncertainy.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: TIHAN provides kindness and support to those living with HIV or AIDS; and a new Ten-Minute Drama.
Slack-day team roping at the Tucson Rodeo on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

100 years of Rodeo: La Fiesta de los Vaqueros marks a century in Tucson

Step into the arena: an audio postcard from the centennial celebration.
Barbara Eiswerth, PhD, seen here with some of the produce that has been harvested or donated to Iskashitaa Refugee Network. The group moved to St. Mark's Presbyterian Church in Tucson several months ago.

Harvesting Fruit for Better Health, Understanding and Friendships

Iskashitaa Refugee Network volunteers glean grapefruit, oranges and other fruit from Tucson-area trees
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park visitor centers to close Mondays amid National Park Service layoffs

Two visitor center staff laid off ahead of busy tourism season.
Established in 1924, the Chiricahua National Monument is up for redesignation to national park status. The monument could become Arizona's fourth national park.

'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona

National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.

Rogue Theatre's "Marjorie Prime" creates a conversation about what it means to be human in the age of AI.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Understanding canyons on the moon; and more voices from The Class of 2024.
Local elected officials, public health and climate advocates talked about the benefits of electric vehicle provisions, tax credits and health benefits in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2024. From left to right: Arizona State Director of Climate Cabinet Nick Arnold, political and policy director of Rural Arizona Engagement Antonio Ramirez, chair and co-founder of Arizona Health Physicians for Climate Action Dr. Brian Drummond and Tucson councilmember Kevin Dahl. In a statement from the Mayor of Tucson Regina Romero, the city has received $40 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to expand its EV fleet and infrastructure.

Tucson leaders push for support to expand clean energy

Climate change is straining healthcare systems– advocates say clean energy can help.
Bobcats in the wild.

Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.

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