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Rain clouds near Tubac, July 2019.

Lots of heat, little rain in Tucson

Less than an inch of rain when we usually have nearly four inches.
File image of razor wire lining a fence at a state prison in Arizona.

'We are not animals': Letter details how Tucson prison became COVID-19 hot spot

In a 22-page letter, a military veteran incarcerated at ASPC-Tucson describes a chaotic pandemic behind bars.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: 'Historic' primary turnout, gym's challenge to Ducey denied, USPS halts changes

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 18.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: No new coronavirus deaths reported in state, Pima County cases stabilize

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 17.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Pima County coronavirus cases show signs of stabilizing

Arizona has seen a slowdown in coronavirus infections, but Pima County's rate seems to have stagnated.
Still image from a Banner Health video of drive-thru COVID-19 specimen collection. Banner says the testing is by <a href="https://www.bannerhealth.com/patients/patient-resources/covid-19" target="_blank">appointment only</a>.

More testing sites added in Pima County

Another one-day pop-up site is coming, and three permanent sites have opened.
A sign instructs Pima County voters casting their ballots on primary election day, Aug. 4, 2020.

August primary was one for the record books

Turnout for the primary was unprecedented.
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education notebook: Responses to school reopenings vary, on-site learning deadline draws near

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state, Aug. 15.
Early-ballot stickers for voters in Pima County.

Arizona secretary of state wants Trump investigated over attack on USPS

Katie Hobbs says the Trump administration could be violating election law by attempting to "knowingly delay the delivery of a ballot."
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Local responses to a tough economy, school district cancels classes, heat wave bakes SW

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Saturday, Aug. 15.
Newspaper classified listings.

Arizona plans to use federal unemployment supplement, but not add to it

A presidential order would add $300 dollars to state unemployment benefits.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: A closer look at PPP loans in AZ, experts say asylum change wouldn't protect public health

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 13.
The intersection of Fifth Avenue and Congress Street in downtown Tucson, 2017.

As Congress stalls on another stimulus bill, a look back at the last round of federal aid

Many businesses have struggled since the start of the pandemic, but federal funds have helped some.
An open sign hangs in the window of a business in Patagonia.

Nearly 20,000 Arizona businesses received federal PPP loans

Construction and health care companies were some of the biggest beneficiaries.
More than 470,000 Arizonans have filed for unemployment in the last six weeks. New expanded jobless benefits begin in May, but advocates worry it won’t be enough to offset the massive damage from the coronavirus.

News roundup: Drop in unemployment payments, Senate race tightens

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 12.

Arizona unemployment payments see large drop

Last week was the first week that people on unemployment did not get a $600 federal addition.

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