Report: Home affordability an issue in Pima County, across Arizona
A report from Attom Data Solutions highlights the gap between media home price and average earnings.
The Buzz: Forecasting the Southern Arizona economy for 2023
Job market expected to remain strong, but housing remains major cause of inflation.
The Buzz: Law enforcement recruiting and shortages in Southern Arizona
How are law enforcement agencies being hit by a shortage of staff and what are they doing to fill open positions with diverse staff?
Arizona's minimum wage set to increase
State law mandates it go up with inflation.
Where's the new money in the state budget going?
We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year
Tucson Starbucks to vote on unionizing
The vote could make it the fifth location in the state to unionize.
A grassroots Tucson baker wins a national award for excellence.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Renowned author Tom Miller reads from "Where Was I? A Travel Writer's Memoir"; Adiba Nelson shares truth about her first day on the job as a new mother; and remembering cowboy poet & philosopher Baxter Black.
Lifeguard shortage leaves some Tucson pools closed
Blame the pandemic and rising wages.
Tucson will help essential workers buy homes
The program builds off of a current city and county program.
Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities
A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living
Arizona hits record low unemployment, but Tucson lags in jobs recovery
The state also recorded one of the highest quit rates in the country.
City of Tucson partners with Department of Defense to recruit staff
The program helps service members transition out of the military and pays their salaries for up to six months.
Amazon constructing new sort center
The online retailer plans to open the facility by the end of 2021, employing hundreds.
A look at economic help for Arizonans one year into the pandemic
Despite federal and state aid, many Arizonans are still at risk of going hungry or losing their homes.
News roundup: President Trump visits Tucson, city asks UA to test all students, high fashion coming to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 19
