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A sign used by nurses participating in a one-day strike outside St. Mary's Hospital on September 20, 2019.

Tucson nurses advocate for optimal staffing during car procession

Unionized nurses at St. Joseph's and St. Mary's hospitals said caring for more patients impacts care quality.
A neon open sign is illuminated in the storefront of a business on North 4th Avenue. January 2021.

Tucson tourism and business leaders search for ways to rebound in 2021

Tony Paniagua reports.
Pima County Superior Court

Local bars and restaurants sue Pima County over curfew

The lawsuit claims the county's 10 p.m. curfew is unlawful and discriminatory towards business deemed non-essential.
Some restaurants opened for dine-in service on Monday, while others said they plan to wait until they feel it's safe for staff and customers.

Arizona increases minimum wage to $12.15 an hour

AZ one of 21 states with increased minimum wages in 2021
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Arizona weekly unemployment drops

The last week of PUA shows a drop in claims.
A server at Boca Taco on 4th Avenue speaks to a customer at a table outdoors on Nov. 23, 2020.

After year of closures, restaurants look toward a better 2021

A rebound for full service dining is likely a long way off.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero

Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.
A dispensary employee weighing and portioning marijuana.

Arizona marijuana retailers ready for recreational sales

The earliest recreational customers will be able to purchase cannabis in store is March.
The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: President Trump visits Tucson, city asks UA to test all students, high fashion coming to Tucson

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 19
The One East Toole Building will become home to WOW Studios in Jan. 2021.

Relocation raises Tucson's profile in fashion industry

WOW Studios is leaving Seattle for downtown Tucson.
The bar at Café Poca Cosa.

Café Poca Cosa closes

The acclaimed Mexican bistro announced it was closing after decades in business due to COVID-19.
The Tucson Airport Authority plans to upgrade an existing runway to a 2-mile-long commercial runway.

Tucson airport to break ground on new runway

The $300 million project is expecting to improve safety and reliability.
As many as 85% of independent restaurants could close by the end of the year without help from Congress, an industry group says.

As sales stay flat, independent restaurants looking to Congress for relief

Low summer sales typically rebound with winter travelers, but little tourism is expected this year.
An open sign hangs in the window of a business in Patagonia.

All counties can reopen, state says

State clears Graham County to partially reopen eateries, gyms, thaters.
A pacemaker.

Swedish medical wire manufacturer announces Tucson expansion

The move will add 20 local jobs when the expansion is complete.
The exterior of the AC Marriott Hotel in downtown Tucson. The hotel is one of many downtown that have taken advantage of the GPLET tax incentive.

Tucson to stick with development tax incentive, but changes coming

A series of public meetings will guide changes to the GPLET.

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