Rocky Point expects surge of holiday visitors despite border travel restrictions
Tourism is not considered essential travel, but the town's mayor says it's essential for the Sonoran beach destination's economy.
Pima County’s political parties push to get out the vote
Issues they are promoting as they reach out to residents in the county.
Campaign strategies, independent voters, debate season
Plus, how political parties in Pima County are getting out the vote.
University of Arizona sees COVID-19 spike
Most of the cases are from students living off campus.
Tucson firms largely safe from airline industry turbulance
Government contracts and a boost in private flights have kept the local aerospace industry aloft, but may not be enough to stop layoffs.
'Feels like the end of the world': Tucson grapples with record heat during pandemic
The desert community has faced both soaring temperatures and life under the coronavirus, as some work to mitigate the impact of a warmer future.
PAC-12 to test athletes daily
Still no date for resuming college sports.
News roundup: Federal unemployment bonus likely to end soon, Navajo Nation sues over census changes
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 3.
The risks of severe heat
The hottest summer in the city’s history came during a global health crisis, leaving many residents at risk for heat-related issues.
Out-of-state and foreign groups defrauding Arizona unemployment system
Fraudulent claims have come from Arizona, multiple U.S. states and overseas.
Federal supplement likely to run out soon as Arizona unemployment dollars dwindle
The director of ADES says there will likely not be much warning when federal supplements stop.
News roundup: Pascua Yaqui voting site, mobile homes and heat, Arizona census response
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 2.
Cochise County sued over polling place access
The complaint says the county is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
UA antibody test expanding to include more Arizonans
Anyone over 18 can now receive the test initially reserved for essential workers.
Heat, COVID-19 and isolation put mobile home parks at risk
Ten percent of metro Tucsonans live in manufactured housing. But residents there face risks made worse by COVID-19 and record heat.
