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Mosquitoes May Stay Until November

Pima County health officials receiving up to 10 complaints a day; warm weather, rain create prime spots for bugs to breed.

New Technology Could Extend Life of Arizona Highways

Department of Transportation will test out equipment that measures pavement density while building roads.

Arizona's Only Governor of Mexican Descent Gets Tucson Recognition

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will honor Raul H. Castro with its Legacy Award; Castro was in office from 1975-77.

AZ WEEK: Third-Party Governor Candidates Take on Economy, Immigration

Libertarian Hess, Americans Elect Mealer voice business, economic plans to help with undocumented migration, pull state from recession brink.

First UAMC Heart Transplant Recipient of 2014 Leaves Hospital

Medical center had suspended its program late last year; Mesa man spent months on artificial device.

Corporation Commission Race Centers on Role of State's Largest Utility

Democratic candidates say APS has poured $2M in support of Republican duo; GOP candidates deny involvement.

FDA Prioritizes UA Tests for Possible Valley Fever Cure

Fast tracking Nikkomycin Z will speedy clinical trials, putting drug on market.

Manzo Elementary Teacher Collaborates with UA, Expands Agriculture Ed in TUSD

Motivated teacher is taking on additional roles at Tucson Unified, working with 3 University of Arizona colleges.

Native American Cancer Prevention Program Gets $13M Grant

UA, NAU is using money to continue research work, will expand it for another five years.

UAPD Continues to Investigate 2013 Gunman Reports

FBI says incident still being looked into 18 months later; case records not yet released by university.

Flowing Wells Latest to Add Gender Identity to Non-Discrimination Policy

School district hopes to equip teachers, counselors, others with tools to best accommodate transgender, gender creative students.

AZ Opens Trade, Investment Office in Mexico City

Arizona Commerce Authority will run it, focus to improve business relationship; city of Tucson will be a partner.

Public School Funding Key Issue in Election

State's education system at core of many candidates' campaigns; advocates, educators want more money in classrooms.

METRO WEEK: Expanded Flight Training to Have Minimal Effect

Numbers could grow, but account for 6% of Davis-Monthan traffic, base officials say.

New Policy Expands Roles of Dreamers in Military

Only 1,500 slots in program that could offer fast track to citizenship to young undocumented immigrants.

Tucson Names Reid Park Zoo Baby Elephant 'Nandi'

Residents were given chance to vote in a public poll; means sweet or fun in Siswati language.

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