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State releases more COVID-19 testing funds to counties

The state health department announced that $100 million is now available.

Episode 267: Children and COVID-19

One of the unsolved mysteries about COVID-19 is why it has a lesser impact on children.

Report: Arizona on track for 11% jobs increase over 2 years

Arizona’s economy lost 155,000 jobs during the two years that ended in the second quarter of 2020, with nearly all of the job losses attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic

Pima County may stop COVID-19 testing

Officials said they don’t have the money to continue.

Navajo plant closure to cost Arizona county $40M in taxes

The plant's owners decided to close it as natural gas became a cheaper source of energy.

COVID-19 vaccines postponed in Pima County

Winter weather in the rest of the country is causing a vaccine shortage in southern Arizona.

Research looks for links between COVID-19 and 'forever chemicals'

The chemicals, which have been found in Tucson's groundwater, may impact vaccine efficacy.

Arizona reports 1,143 virus cases, 213 deaths; shots delayed

Bitter winter weather in much of the country is wreaking havoc with vaccine deliveries

Vail area gets Pima County public library branch

W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library, near Empire High School, opened Tuesday.

COVID concerns send 2021 volunteer tax assistance online

Almost 14,000 taxpayers used the free service last year.

"Who Framed Rosa Parks?" - Brenna Wynn Greer on the history of Black imagemakers.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Geraldine Brooks reflects on her novel "Year of Wonders"; and a tale of love and loss written by a 6th grade student.

Weather may delay weekend vaccinations

Banner, Pinal County, promise enough doses for today and Thursday

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