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Federal supplement likely to run out soon as Arizona unemployment dollars dwindle

The director of ADES says there will likely not be much warning when federal supplements stop.
A sign instructs Pima County voters casting their ballots on primary election day, Aug. 4, 2020.

Cochise County sued over polling place access

The complaint says the county is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Vivienne, Stella and Liam were all recognized for their creativity and skill in a K-5 division poetry contest, co-sponsored by the University of Arizona Poetry Center, The Pima County Public Library and Arizona Public Media. The theme was "What do you want the world to know about how you feel?".

Young Tucson poets share their feelings about life in the year 2020.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The lifelong connection between a UA educator and the American Western; and part 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: “Riding the Ambiguity Train”.
Pat Shoneck and Eileen Green ride in a golf cart at the Swan Lake Estates mobile home park, a 55+ park where Shoneck lives.

Heat, COVID-19 and isolation put mobile home parks at risk

Ten percent of metro Tucsonans live in manufactured housing. But residents there face risks made worse by COVID-19 and record heat.
A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

UA stepping up COVID-19 enforcement

Increased cases bring private guards to campus and a deal with TPD.
The open sign is illuminated in the window of Casa de Nails in South Tucson. The salon reopened once Gov. Doug Ducey eased COVID-19-related restrictions on hair stylists and nail salons.

News roundup: Climbing electric bills add worry during pandemic, county businesses reopen

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 1.

News roundup: Race for Pima County Sheriff, indirect death toll of COVID-19, crowdfunding for student computers

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 31.
Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier in Nogales, Arizona, Feb. 9, 2017.

Napier threatens legal action against Nanos

The race for Pima County Sheriff could end up in court over a defamation claim.
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education notebook: More counties get green light for class return, UA testing wastewater for COVID-19

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News Roundup: Pedestrian safety, unemployment fraud, Lute Olson

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 28.
Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

COVID-19 wastewater testing saves 'precious' time in outbreak prevention, researcher says

Results for wastewater monitoring at the UA and Pima County are promising, according to the program lead.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: TPD shoots armed teen, some businesses reopening, UA COVID-19 wastewater cases

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 27.
Tucson City Hall

Tucson election date challenged in court

The state Attorney General wants to force Tucson to change when its elections are held.
A Pima County vote-by-mail envelope.

Navajo Nation residents sue Arizona over early ballot requirements

Six members of the Navajo Nation want a change in Arizona election law.
The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA wastewater testing finds COVID-19 cases in dorm

Two asymptomatic students tested positive and were sent to a quarantine dorm, the university said.
Climate change will mean hotter temperatures and likely longer periods of drought for the Southwest.

Arizona Spotlight for August 27, 2020

How a Tucson middle school is approaching the new school year; a remembrance of community builder André Newman; and “Trans-Generational Advice”.

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