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Sun Tran workers walk a picket line at Ronstadt Transit Center while on strike in August 2015.

Tucson Bus Strike, Day 9: Union Contacts Federal Mediator

Sun Tran figures show 79% decline daily on 8 limited routes; union starts TV campaign.

Women's Business Center: Entrepreneurs Get Jump Start

Center works with women/immigrants, teaches how to start and run a business
UA’s completed camera suite, OCAMS, sits on a test bench that mimics its arrangement on the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. The three cameras that compose the instrument are the eyes of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. They will map the asteroid Bennu, help choose a sample site, and ensure that the sample is correctly stowed on the spacecraft.

UA-Built Cameras Ready for OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft

Three-camera suite will aid in mission's goal of asteroid soil sample.
Sun Tran workers walk a picket line at Ronstadt Transit Center while on strike in August 2015.

METRO WEEK: Friends and Foes in Tucson Bus Strike

Why city officials can't get involved to help break intransigence.
Lynn Knuckles was a bus rider until she purchased her car in March. When she heard about the strike she decided to start offering rides to stranded riders via Reddit.

Tucsonan Opens Car Doors to Stranded Bus Riders

Lynn Knuckles looks to spread good karma to those affected by Sun Tran strike.

Forests Worldwide Vulnerable to Drought, UA Researcher Says

UA scientist contributes to climate change findings
Heavy rainfall from a monsoon storm floods an intersection in east Tucson.

Monsoon Rains Expected to Pick Up after Slow Start

Forecasts show high chance of above-average precipitation for rest of the season
A preview of the documentary detailing the Navajo population's struggle for water.

Navajo Farmers Lose Irrigation after Mine Waste Spill

Tribal authority has shut down supply for the rest of this season.
Meteors radiate from Constellation Perseus in northeast sky

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week

Best viewing after midnight
The Central Arizona project canal, north of Tucson.

Mine Waste Not Expected to Affect Arizona Water Supply

3 million gallons of contamination dumped into waterway that eventually reaches Colorado River.

8 of 43 Bus Routes Running as Strike Nears One Week

More than 500 drivers, mechanics, other workers off job seeking higher wages, better work conditions.
Sun Tran workers walk a picket line at Ronstadt Transit Center while on strike in August 2015.

Municipal Bus Strike in 5th Day, No End in Sight

2 City Council members call on city transportation officials to get involved, saying they support drivers.
Ralph Anderson of Arizona Beeman Drilling says his business is booming.

Drought Means Well-Drilling Boom in Groundwater Quest

Arizonans tapping into hundreds of billions of gallons stashed underground as shortage nears.
Architect's rendering of a temple that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build in Tucson.

Mormon Church to Build First Tucson-Area Temple

Foothills temple will be sixth temple in the state, serve more than 30,000 Mormons
Arizona Highway 89A north of Flagstaff closed by mudslide Aug. 9, 2015.

Flash Flood, Mudslide Close Northern Arizona Highway

State Route 89A shut down 30 miles north of Flagstaff after rare tornado, heavy rain hit area.
Medical student J.P. Jarczyk practices administering epinephrine in a simulated allergic reaction case.

AZ WEEK: Diversifying the Health-Care Workforce

University of Arizona programs works to spark interest among minorities starting in high school.

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