ARIZONA 360

Episode 326

REOPENING SCHOOLS: Pima County Superintendent of Schools Dustin Williams discusses what challenges district leaders and educators face as they prepare for the new school year and whether they’re prepared to continue distance learning during the pandemic. 2020 POLLING: From national races, to Gov. Ducey’s approval rating and issues tracking with voters, Lorraine learns what polling indicates about this year’s election from pollster Mike Noble with OH Predictive Insights. BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION: Tony Paniagua reports on ongoing construction of new border wall in Southern Arizona where in the small community of Sasabe, some residents are concerned about the environmental impacts of building. FLAGSTAFF TOURISM: While tourism is vital to the city of Flagstaff’ s economy during the summer months, Discover Flagstaff director Trace Ward discusses precautions the city has adopted to curb the spread of COVID-19 that leaders want visitors to be aware of before they visit. COVID-19 SALIVA TEST: Arizona State University’s Dr. Joshua LaBaer discusses the state’s first COVID-19 saliva test developed by researchers he leads at the university’s Biodesign Institute.