Hermosillo among hardest hit Mexican capitals economically during pandemic
Among capital cities, Hermosillo had the fourth-largest loss of formal jobs and businesses, one group said.
Arizona virus death roll tops 8K with 2nd-largest daily rise
The Pima County Health Department on Monday warned that Tucson’s health care system was in danger of being overwhelmed.
New state benchmarks mean bars, restaurants can stay open
Relaxed rules were enacted last week with little notice.
Arizona migrant border deaths on track for record amid heat
Record heat in Arizona takes its toll
Education notebook: Schools end the semester with budget and student grade woes
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Arizona continues string of record COVID-19 hospitalizations
The state also reported a fourth straight day of triple-digit deaths due to the current coronavirus surge.
Arizona weekly unemployment continues to fall
A major unemployment program is closing down.
Some Pima County libraries closing, changing service due to COVID-19 surge
Libraries will keep patrons outside.
Arizona to receive fewer vaccine doses than expected next week, health department says
The state will receive about 30,000 fewer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines than expected for the week of Dec. 20.
Banner-Phoenix morgue overflows with COVID-19 dead
Hospital calls on refrigerated trucks as the pandemic grows.
News roundup: Vaccine arrives in Pima County, checking in on the Santa Cruz River
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 18.
With focus on COVID-19, experts fear opioid crisis may worsen unseen
Local and national experts say a growing number of opioid overdoses and deaths is being overlooked.
Colorado River watershed forecast looks very dry for start of 2021
The Colorado River’s largest reservoirs are likely to drop next year if demands stay the same.
Arizona reports over 100 virus deaths for 3rd straight day
Friday also saw one of the largest daily increases in cases during the current surge.
UA project assists tribal college students in STEAM majors
A grant will help foster Diné College student success after transferring to the university.
