Ducey COVID-19 treatment order splits health officials
An order from the governor walks a fine line on when and how an anti-malarial drug could be dispensed to treat COVID-19.
A conversation with the head of the Baboquivari Unified School District
Superintendent Edna Morris says the school district is working to bridge access gaps across a large rural area to meet student needs.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 7
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Unemployment skyrockets, SW air quality and more.
Basketballs and drills: UA scientists designing innovative ventilator prototypes
A cross-disciplinary group is working to supplement the supply of life-saving health equipment diminished by the pandemic.
Customs and Border Protection: 160 employees infected with COVID-19
The 160 include six employees in Arizona: three in Tucson and three more in Nogales.
Arizona's first-time unemployment claims neared 130,000 last week
Data also show that total payments for the week topped $5.5 million, a nearly $2.3 million increase.
How Farmers Markets are surviving - and evolving - during the pandemic.
Also on Arizona Spotlight:The Arts Foundation makes emergency relief grants available to local artists; a conversation with food writer & former EMT Jane Stern; and a short story from Aurelie Sheehan.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 6
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Vaquita efforts suspended, AZ lowers ventilator request, and more.
Pima County road work continues
No "stay at home" order for those who pave and repair public roads.
Sonora considers harsher measures to control coronavirus spread
Health experts proposed a list of new measures and sanctions amid a lack of compliance with existing stay-at-home orders.
Sun Tran adds info to tracking tool to let passengers know how full a bus is
The transit system hopes the info will give a sense of social distancing on its buses and streetcars.
Group suspends efforts to protect endangered vaquita during pandemic
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says it will resume operations to protect the small porpoise in the Gulf of California as soon as it's safe.
Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 3
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Health care workers brace for surge, hair salons ordered closed, and more.
Ducey orders barber shops, nail salons to close
The governor "clarified" his executive order following criticism.
Yaqui leaders restrict who can attend cuaresma ceremonies during coronavirus outbreak
Ceremonial leaders say this year only "cultural participants" can enter the grounds.
