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Bighorn Fire damage adds to challenges for Summerhaven businesses

The pandemic had already hit the community's economy.

Epidemiologist: The goal for COVID-19 testing is speed and access, not absolute numbers

Delays to Arizonans getting test results make it hard to conduct effective contact tracing.

Pima County COVID-19 infection rate below Arizona average

The number of testing sites in the county is increasing.

Poll workers needed in Pima County

Election Day is less than a month away and training is about to begin.

'It's not enough': Pima County Latino communities search for COVID-19 testing, care

Federal health data shows COVID-19 disparities that are mirrored in Arizona.

Pima County health director describes 'stable crisis' as pandemic strains hospitals

She says more resources are coming to the region but encourages residents to do their part.

Tucson advocates say there's still time to push for police defunding in city budget

Black Lives Matter Tucson is urging community members to speak up at this week's City Council meeting.

Tucson police contract extended one year

Council members want early reports on talks toward the next agreement

Tucson Police will disclose in-custody deaths immediately, Magnus says

The department will also release bodycam footage within 72 hours.

Bighorn Fire forces additional evacuations

The wildfire has burned more than 82,000 acres and is continuing to move north and east.

Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.

Pima County nearly out of ICU beds Tuesday, health official says

The county medical director told supervisors on Tuesday morning that the major hospitals had approximately five ICU beds.

Masks mandatory in public in Pima County

The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.

Gov. Ducey: COVID-19 cases rising, hospitals still have capacity

The governor pushed back on questions about state tools to limit spread even as case counts rise dramatically.

Pima County Department of Environmental Quality issues air quality health watch

Smoke from the Bighorn Fire is encroaching on Tucson neighborhoods.

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