Tucson OKs convention center as possible COVID-19 field hospital
The City Council approved a standby plan for up to 250 coronavirus patients if hospitals run out of room.
Poll: Most Arizona voters support legalizing marijuana
A new poll puts support at more than 60% of likely voters.
Daily news roundup: Coronavirus hospitalizations down, teachers protest school reopenings
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 21.
Arizona records 134 more deaths from coronavirus, hospitalizations go down
ICU bed occupancy and ventilator use due to COVID-19 was about the same or slightly lower than the day before, the state said.
Tucson educators protest school reopening during pandemic
Organizers say it's not safe to return to the classroom.
Pets play special role for people coping with pandemic
Experts say people living with pets cope better with feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Daily news roundup: Federal unemployment set to run out, immigration issues loom over Washington
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 20.
Loss of federal unemployment dollars will hurt Arizona economy
The federal benefits will run out this month if not renewed.
COVID-19 cases In Sonoran capital expected to peak soon
Hermosillo may be near a "maximum level of transmission," a health official said.
Humpback chub 'alien abductions' help frame the future of the Colorado River
While not considered very "charismatic," this keystone fish plays an important role in water policy.
COVID-19 closures hit already-backlogged immigration courts
More than a million people are awaiting immigration court hearings nationwide, according to estimates.
US District Court says Trump administration must accept new DACA applications
Policy experts say the administration has failed to comply with the Supreme Court ruling.
Daily news roundup: Hospital workers on COVID-19 surge, challenges for school districts
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 17.
Guadalupe: A town hit hard by COVID-19
Locals say families have been struggling in the small town, which recently had one of the highest COVID-19 case rates in Maricopa County.
Pima County COVID-19 infection rate below Arizona average
The number of testing sites in the county is increasing.
