Earth's Gravity to Slingshot Asteroid-Bound Spacecraft to Target Friday
Maneuver uses Earth's gravity rather than fuel to put OSIRIS-REx on course.
The Art of Paying Attention: HoHum, The Great Horned Owl
How the odd tastes of this urban owl sent author & wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut hunting for answers.
The Rogue Theatre Pulls Back the Curtain on Racism with New Play
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson & "the deep and heavy knapsack" of interracial dating; an owl with unusual taste sends Beth Surdut hunting for answers; and an Arizona Vietnam vet shares his story.
Pima County to Get Regular Air-Quality Forecasts
State environmental department to provide a 5-day outlook for the county.
UA Telescope Gets First Look at OSIRIS-REx
Spacecraft passing Earth soon for slingshot to asteroid Bennu.
Flu Season Off to an Early Start on UA Campus
Almost 40 cases diagnosed; exact origin unknown.
Survey: Construction Firms in AZ Struggle to Find Skilled Workers
Retiring baby boomers, an emphasis on college, and local economic factors play a role.
Houston Wildlife After the Flood
Also on Arizona Spotlight: DACA Phase Out Could Affect 28,000 Arizonans; "The Rainbow 17" Seek Asylum in the US; and Arizona veteran Keith Connolly shares his Vietnam experience...
18.4 Percent of Tucson Mortgages Cosigned by a Second Party
Practice is on the rise in Tucson, but still below national average.
Arizona Releases Plan to Fight Opioid Epidemic
A Department of Health Services report outlines 12 actions to fight the opioid crisis.
UA's DACA Students Rally After Trump Ends Program
Students and supporters gathered in a show of solidarity for those whose legal status is now in limbo.
Lights Go Out at Kartchner Caverns, Newest Dark-Sky Park
Managing artificial light benefits astronomy, wildlife and humans, association director says.
'Mini-Spike' in AZ Gas Prices After Hurricane Harvey Expected to Pass Quickly
An industry analyst says a significant rise isn't expected, and prices should return to normal by the end of the month.
Dry, Hot August Follows Record-Setting July Rain
Weather Service meteorologist says storms become less frequent in September, unless a large Pacific storm hits.
AAA: Arizonans Will Take to the Road, Nature Labor Day Weekend
Survey notes that the holiday is a popular travel time for couples, not families.
