Coronavirus forces ICE to shift enforcement priorities
ICE says it is temporarily focusing on arresting unauthorized immigrants with criminal backgrounds and those considered dangerous.
More demands to close immigration courts as judge tests positive for COVID-19
Immigration lawyers, judges and prosecutors sent a joint message to the Department of Justice to close the courts.
Caruso's, other local restaurants counting on takeout and delivery to make it through virus
Restaurants have few options after Tucson adopted the White House's latests COVID-19 guidelines.
Nature Conservancy closes public preserves to limit COVID-19 spread
Ramsey Canyon Preserve and Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve are temporarily closed.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe temporarily closing Casino del Sol and Casino of the Sun; Desert Diamond follows suit
The tribe expects it will take a significant financial hit as it shutters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 18
AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting Tucson and the state: Cities restrict businesses, Arizona primary and more.
City of Tucson restricting gathering places, making changes to transit
The city declared a local emergency as it joins communities all over working to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Tumamoc Hill closes, Saguaro National Park stays open, suspending fees and closing visitor centers
The park is also canceling programs in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Rio Nuevo steps in to save Fox Tucson Theatre, but other downtown projects uncertain
A drop in sales tax due to the novel coronavirus could hamstring downtown redevelopment, the board chairman said.
Tax prep sessions canceled due to coronavirus
Locals counting on free help filing will have to go it alone due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Food bank starting 'drive-through' distribution and prepping for increased need
The organization also says it has increased its hygienic practices and canceled one of its top fundraising events of the year.
Bill calls for more tribal community access to federal stockpile of medical supplies
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tom Udall say health systems serving Native communities need to be prepared for an outbreak of COVID-19.
Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 17
Local and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Tucson economic impact, Flagstaff restricts businesses, and more.
1st coronavirus case confirmed in Sonora; prevention measures enacted
The patient is a 72-year-old Hermosillo resident who had recently returned from travel in the United States.
Opponents of proposed copper mine speak out about threat to Oak Flat
Indigenous and environmental advocates say the Resolution Copper Mine would irreparably harm the site of cultural and environmental significance.
