Pima County approves first major batch of opioid settlement grants
The first sizable batch of opioid settlement funds in Pima County will go to several local organizations working on youth education, addiction recovery and post-jail transition services. On Tuesday, county supervisors approved about $3.75 million in opioid settlement-funded grants. Last month, they approved another...
Pima County confirms first measles case as Arizona outbreak grows
The number of Arizona counties impacted by measles continues to grow. Pima County is the latest to report an infection. Arizona’s current measles outbreak is the state’s largest in more than 30 years. The state first reported four measles cases in June in Navajo County. Since then, the outbreak has grown to 214...
Costco coming to boost SE side retail
Neighborhoods in Vail have been growing faster than the retail shopping to support them. Now one of the biggest retailers is coming in.
Bass Pro Shop Hosts hiring fair for new Tucson Location
National data shows it has been challenging to find a job. That's where job fairs like the Bass Pro Shop's hiring event for their new Tucson location come in.
Project Blue data center faces new scrutiny from Arizona attorney general, Tucson
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking the Arizona Corporation Commission to reconsider its decision to grant an energy agreement for Project Blue — the controversial data center planned near Tucson. Mayes’ filing to the Corporation Commission requests a new hearing for the Project Blue agreement with Tucson...
“I got a good feeling”: Barista Del Barrio opens second location
Years of customer requests have finally been answered as one of Tucson's most beloved coffee and burrito shops opened its doors at a second location.
Pima Supes switching to night meetings
Pima Supervisors decided to add more meetings —but different meetings—to try to study up on the issues they vote on, and maybe have shorter meetings overall.
‘No tax on tips’ sounds like a winbut some service workers may not benefit
But while the phrase “no tax on tips” suggests widespread savings, experts say many tipped workers already owe no federal income tax due to their income level.
Community members address TEP rate concerns at Tucson City Council meeting
The Tucson City Council held its first meeting of 2026 to a packed house, with community members voicing strong opposition to Tucson Electric Power's (TEP) proposed rate increases.
Oro Valley officials reassured worried celebrants
The Oro Valley Police Department “prides itself on maintaining pre-established relationships with our faith-based partners, so they feel comfortable reaching out to us in times of concern,” Chief Kara Riley said. “As is often said, it is far better to know one another before a crisis arises, than...

















