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Era of Solar Discovery on Kitt Peak Coming to an End

Larger telescope on Maui will continue research

Pima County Wins Tax Lawsuit Against State Legislature

State unconstitutionally passed along property taxes to counties, judge rules.

Hundreds of Foster Care Homes Needed in Pima County

3,300 children and 800 foster homes in metro area leave agency scrambling.

AAA: 2M Arizonans Will Travel for Memorial Day Weekend

79 percent of those who leave their homes will get to their destinations by car.

Forest Officials: Too Many Unattended Campfires

Crews in Coronado Forest's Catalina District say this is peak fire season.

Tucson- New York City Direct Flight Takes Off in October

Daily flights will connect Tucson International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

Judge: Shooting near Douglas by Border Patrol Justified

19-year-old Carlos LaMadrid was shot in 2011; agents called it accidental.

New Classroom Retention Idea: Grow Your Own Teachers

Educator shortages in rural Arizona lead to innovative ways to staff classrooms.

New State Funds Buy 'Authentic Thank You' for Vail Teachers

Suburban school district plans to use money for staff raises and retention bonuses.

The University of Arizona Today and Tomorrow

Metro Week looks at how one of the region's economic powerhouses is faring.

Prop 123's Slim Victory Shows 'How Displeased Voters Are'

Arizona Week looks at what happens now that education funding measure passed.

Woman Fights for Mental Health Care in Rural Arizona

Sheri George wages war against health care provider shortage in rural communities.

Phoenix Man Files Suit to Block Prop 123, Citing Federal Law

Claims increased pull from State Land Trust violates law that made Arizona a state.

Four Decades of Perseverance Rewarded with College Degree

An education for Tucsonan Karen Schaffner was a long time coming.

Lake Mead at Lowest Level on Record, 37% Capacity

Further declines seen before upstream dam releases will build it again.

One Woman's Fight for Mental Health Care in Rural Arizona

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The vote on Prop 123; help for women entrepreneurs in Tucson; and a dream fulfilled after four decades of ambition.

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