Episode 716
Protest Reflections; Hope for a Better Tomorrow; Tigist: Midwife (28:00)
News roundup: Economic relief for Arizonans in pandemic, vaccine sites increase capacity
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 12.
Historic preservation council says mitigation commitments don't 'offset the destruction' of Oak Flat
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is looking for public comment.
Episode 266: Imagining endgame scenarios for COVID-19
The evolution of COVID-19 and how it might join H-I-V and the flu as a controllable virus.
Arizona Supreme Court judge retiring
The Court’s presiding disciplinary judge William J. O’Neil will step down later this year
Arizona reports 2,426 additional COVID-19 cases, 172 deaths
Case numbers continue to slow, but health experts caution diligence.
Tucson invests for pension payments
The city is trying to get rid of a long-term, billion-dollar debt.
Rural counties making strides with COVID-19 vaccines
Many rural counties are leading the state in vaccination rates.
"Gloria: A Life" celebrates Gloria Steinem and a sisterhood of hope.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: musician and activist Reymon Murphy shares his soul with Tucson; and Chris Dashiell recommends standout shorts from the "What's Up Docs?" online film festival.
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.
Biden terminates Trump's emergency declaration for border wall construction
The former president enacted the declaration in 2019 to garner military funds for his wall.
No positive COVID-19 tests at UA
The university has had a positivity rate below 1% for weeks.
News roundup: State plans for UA vaccine site expansion, lawsuit revisits Border Patrol shooting
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Feb. 11.
COVID emergency prompts extended enrollment for health insurance
People can see if they're eligible for coverage on healthcare.gov.
