News roundup: More counties could see businesses reopen, Flake endorses Biden
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 25.
Republicans defend Postal Service, accuse Democrats of scare tactics
Democrats say the postmaster general's changes have led to reduced service and could threaten mail-in ballots this fall.
Sonora training dogs to detect coronavirus cases
Nine dogs are in training to sniff out cases of coronavirus at Sonoran hospitals and clinics.
Science fair goes completely virtual for 2021
SARSEF plans to put 7,000 displays online.
New Citizenship and Immigration Services memo announces the implementation of new DACA guidance
The announcement follows a series of rule changes outlined by the Trump administration in July.
Former Republican Senator Flake endorses Biden
The former US Senator said, “decency shouldn’t be that hard.”
Education notebook: Invest in Ed back on ballot, UA reopens Monday
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state, Aug. 22.
Invest in Ed initiative headed for November ballot
Following legal battles, the Arizona secretary of state certified the Invest in Ed ballot initiative.
News roundup: Boosting voter participation in AZ, opioid crisis continues in pandemic
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 21.
Travel restrictions at the border strain Nogales’s economy
But other areas of the city are continuing to grow.
Opioid busts on the rise at Arizona ports of entry
Port officials are also seeing more cases of drugs being smuggled by U.S. citizens.
Arizona’s opioid epidemic under COVID-19
Arizona 360 looks at how the state's ongoing opioid crisis has developed during the pandemic.
Air Force seeking public comment on basing F-35 jets in Tucson
Basing the fighter jets at Davis-Monthan would increase flights in and out of the base.
Arizona hotels look to aid from HOPE Act to stay open
Nearly 50 million people traveled to Arizona last year. That won't be the case this year.
Arizona unemployment rate rises above national average
The hospitality and construction industries lost the most jobs in the state.
