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Flow Job

Flow Job

The Pima County Board of Supervisors put state environmental regulators and Hudbay Minerals on notice.

By Hank Stephenson Jul 20, 2017

Homeless Program Working

Homeless Program Working

HWP program expanded from two days a week to three, accommodating more participants across the program.

By Danyelle Khmara Jul 20, 2017

Saguaro Bounty

Saguaro Bounty

Trying to survive off what the desert provides in the way of edibles can be a feast or famine situation, so it's important to take advantage of seasonal good times.

By Lee Allen Jul 20, 2017

Mega Mania!!

Mega Mania!!

Pima County Public Library engages kids and teens at their Comic-Con style event, MegaMania!!

By Kyle Mittan Jul 13, 2017

Rockin' Her World

Rockin' Her World

Ten years ago, Gina Murphy-Darling had an epiphany—a brilliant idea which spawned Mrs. Green's World. It is now celebrating a decade of making a positive impact on where and how we live.

By Lee Allen Jul 13, 2017

A Vigil Endures

A Vigil Endures

A faction of the YWCA's Latina Leadership Initiative, Las Promotoras decided to continue the vigil monthly after Derechos Humanos announced in May it could no longer make the weekly commitment and asked the community to step in.

By Danyelle Khmara Jul 13, 2017

Skeeter Eaters

Skeeter Eaters

Fight the Bite, Day and Night helps the Pima County Health Department in their effort to combat disease-carriers.

By Lee Allen Jul 6, 2017

AHCCCS Denied

AHCCCS Denied

The United States Senate is primed to vote on the newest version of their secretive health care bill, the Better Care Rehabilitation Act (better known as Trumpcare) sometime after the Fourth of July recess.

By Eddie Celaya Jul 6, 2017

Home at Last

Home at Last

On Flag Day, city officials cut the ribbon on a new housing development for chronically homeless veterans, which includes supportive services to help veterans lead healthy and independent lives.

By Danyelle Khmara Jun 29, 2017

Critical Care

Critical Care

An excerpt from Jim Nintzel's recent Q&A with Rep. Tom O'Halleran

By Jim Nintzel Jun 29, 2017

High-Flying Chicken

High-Flying Chicken

A Kentucky Fried Chicken Zinger sandwich will boldly go where no fast-food meal has gone before, on a World View Enterprises mission to the edge of Earth's atmosphere.

By Eddie Celaya Jun 22, 2017

Over Stepping Bounds

Over Stepping Bounds

Border Patrol agents bust migrants seeking medical aid at No More Deaths desert camp

By Danyelle Khmara Jun 22, 2017

No Thanks, Trump

No Thanks, Trump

The Pima County Board of Supervisors and the Tucson City Council approved a joint resolution standing in opposition to the proposed border wall.

By Logan Burtch-Buus Jun 15, 2017

New Lease on Life

New Lease on Life

The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted to extend and amend the contract with Banner Health and the Arizona Board of Regents to operate the former Kino Community Hospital June 6 in a 4-1 vote.

By Eddie Celaya Jun 15, 2017

Sunny With a Chance of Rain

Sunny With a Chance of Rain

Arizona's economy continues to rise in recovery of the Great Recession, but as always with economic forecasts, not everything is optimistic.

By Nick Meyers Jun 8, 2017

Desert Ordeal

Desert Ordeal

Activists walk the punishing Migrant Trail

By Danyelle Khmara Jun 8, 2017

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Quick Bites: Tequila Takeover

Quick Bites: Tequila Takeover

By Elise McClain Jul 19, 2017  5:44 pm

Dr. Word Says: Trump Tries His Hand at Poetry

Dr. Word Says: Trump Tries His Hand at Poetry

By David Safier Jul 19, 2017  4:41 pm

Flake Loves Him Some Cruzcare

Flake Loves Him Some Cruzcare

By David Safier Jul 18, 2017  4:11 pm

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Staff Pick Events

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    Be-You-tiful Women's Body Image Workshop @ Floor Polish

    • Sat., July 22, 3-5 p.m. $10

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    Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Cool Summer Nights @ Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

    • Saturdays, 5-10 p.m. Continues through Sept. 2 Regular admission rates apply. Members enjoy the evening for free.

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    Meditation and Buddhist study @ Sky Island Zen

    • Tuesdays, Saturdays No charge. Donations appreciated.
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    Tucson's Birthday Party. Botanas, Bebidas & B-day Cake @ Mission Garden

    • Sun., Aug. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $40, $12 under 12 years old
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    Cavalry Craft Children’s Corner @ Fort Lowell Museum

    • Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Continues through Aug. 26 $4/craft

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    GMO movie Trilogy: "Deconstructing Supper" @ Natural Grocers

    • Sat., Aug. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. $0.00
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Recent Comments

  • Re: Flow Job

    • Rosemont should be killed, it will drain all the water used by the growers in…

    • Posted by PaulAZ
    • on July 21, 2017

  • Re: Homeless Program Working

    • They also deserve full benefits and a pension plan. Wait a minute nobody was cleaning…

    • Posted by Nobody Does It Better
    • on July 20, 2017

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