Arizona restaurants faced with hiring challenges
The industry experienced more than $2 billion in lost sales in 2020.
Patio extensions pop up at Tucson restaurants
A popular program is providing an economic boost during the Pandemic
"Good Food Finder" wants to build roots between growers and consumers.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit a place in the desert with more than a century of aviation history; current Tucson Museum of Art exhibition "4 x 4" celebrates Willie J. Bonner; more entries by 5th graders from The NPR Student Podcast Challenge.
La Indita has launched a fundraising campaign to buy its own building
The Tohono O'odham-Mexican restaurant will be moving in April but hopes to stay on Fourth Avenue.
Impact of eased occupancy caps on Tucson restaurants
A discussion with Tucson Metro Chamber President Amber Smith.
Sahuarita breaks ground on new food bank
With the need for assistance growing during the pandemic, the town has received assistance from the Arizona National Guard.
Rights advocates applaud Biden's planned review of public charge rule
The 2019 change made it harder for immigrants to obtain visas and green cards if they used, or might use, government assistance
Cost of a Thanksgiving meal rises
A turkey dinner with all the fixings will cost 10% more this year.
UA professor developing insects as food to address 2050 protein shortage
The global population will reach an estimated 10 billion people by then.
Months into pandemic, food bank says demand remains high
A discussion with the CEO of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Café Poca Cosa closes
The acclaimed Mexican bistro announced it was closing after decades in business due to COVID-19.
Arizona representatives raise concerns about potential Mexican produce measures
In a letter, the politicians say certain provisions could harm the produce import industry of critical importance to Nogales, Arizona.
Sonora eases path for bacanora producers to sell products locally
A change allows authorized Bacanora producers to sell in shops for regional products without first having to obtain an expensive license.
Pima County health officials outline holiday weekend precautions
Face masks and social distancing are a must for July 4 gatherings.
Coronavirus cases surge in Arizona's border counties
Two Arizona counties along the border have experienced dramatic upticks in the last month.
