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News roundup: Community responds to changes in COVID restrictions, forecasters track Southern Arizona’s growth

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 19.

An electronic sign notifies the public that appointments are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of Pima County's vaccination sites. January 2021.

AZ turns down FEMA COVID vaccine sites, Pima County unhappy

The county is still trying to get the federal help.

Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses and schools adapt to changes in COVID restrictions

Following orders from Gov. Doug Ducey, schools will offer in-person classes starting this week.

Visitors take in Colorado River views at Horseshoe Bend outside Page, Arizona.

A Colorado River showdown is looming. Let the posturing begin

The states that draw water from it are about to undertake a new round of negotiations over the river’s future.

Health care workers prepare doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination event in Globe on March 13, 2020.

Gila County first to expand vaccine eligibility to residents, workers 18 and up

Tony Paniagua visited a recent vaccination event to learn more about the county's approach.

A sold sign outside of a Meritage Home under construction at a community development in Marana on March 17, 2021.

Southern Arizona growth, Gila County vaccinations, understanding variants

As more companies and people relocate to the state, what does sustainable growth look like?

News roundup: State vaccine appointments opening up, unemployment claims approaching pre-COVID levels

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 18.

This stretch of the Colorado River near Moab, Utah is currently in extreme drought.

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

West will be especially hard hit

The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

Arizona bill would shield businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits

Republicans backed the measure in a party-line vote in the House Judiciary Committee

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

Mayor Romero marks one year since COVID emergency declaration

Mayor honors Tucsonans who made "tremendous sacrifices"

A tent at the University of Arizona where people can confirm their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. January 2021.

State vaccine appointments to open up on Fridays

12,000 slots available in Tucson.

News roundup: County considers mandatory employee vaccinations, rural towns scramble to prep for asylum seekers

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, March 17.

Unemployment leveling out at pre-COVID levels

Pandemic unemployment is still higher than regular unemployment.

A stage inside the former Ann Ott Elementary School in Phoenix now serves as the intake area for staff and volunteers with the International Rescue Committee who process asylum-seeking families staying at the former school-turned shelter.

Rural officials say towns are ill-prepared for asylum seekers

Mayor Chris Riggs says his town doesn't have a shelter or aid groups to care for families.

COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in a drive-up facility at Banner South. From January 25, 2021.

Pima County considers requiring vaccines for employees

Supervisors discuss possible mandate.

Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and her husband at her graduation at Stanford University.

Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation

Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.

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